 January 27th is International Holocaust Remembrance Day!
Hours of Freedom: The Story of the Terezín Composer highlights music by composers who continued to write new music while imprisoned in the Theresienstadt (Terezín) Concentration Camp during World War II.
Join the Holocaust Center for Humanity to reserve your tickets in commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day.
January 27 | 7:00 PM (PST) | Virtual | Tickets required | Free
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society. Read more...
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Attention: History/Social Studies Teachers – Apply Now for Colonial Dames Scholarship Funding
Apply today for a National Society of Colonial Dames of America Washington scholarship for continuing education in American history/social studies. Applications and funding guidelines are available at www.nscdawa.org. Repeating from last year is scholarship funding for subscriptions for editing video platforms, purchase of technological equipment, League of Women Voters Civics textbooks, oral history projects, virtual and otherwise workshops, conferences, and seminars, and virtual Advanced Placement courses and teacher certification.
Submit your application by March 6, 2022. You may apply for three $1,500 scholarships. Learn more about this opportunity.
High School Students: Share Your Idea and Compete for $cholarships!
Submit Your Idea to Change the World!
The University of Evansville (in Evansville, IN, USA) is running the 8th annual GLOBAL and Virtual High School Changemaker Challenge.
Any high school / secondary junior or senior in the world can share their idea to make the world a better place, and compete for 4 year, full-tuition scholarships.
Completely free to compete, all students have to do to enter is submit a 2-minute video by 1/31/22 at https://uehscc.skild.com. A former competitor just received $350,000 to make his water filtration park a reality. What will your students do?
Questions? Contact Erin Lewis (EL131@evansville.edu).
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 Who Will be Named History Teacher of the Year 2022?
- National winner chosen from among state winners receives a $10,000 prize presented at an award ceremony in their honor in New York City.
- State winners receive a $1,000 prize, an archive of classroom resources, and recognition at a ceremony in their state.
- Deadline for 2022 nominations: April 30, 2022
- Deadline for 2022 nominees to submit supporting materials: May 30, 2022
Learn more about the Gilder Lehrman History Teacher of the Year Award program
Ham4Progress Award for Educational Advancement
Gilder Lehrman is excited to share an amazing opportunity for eligible college-bound juniors in your district.
Gilder Lehrman is proud to partner with Hamilton on the Ham4Progress Award for Educational Advancement. This award supports college-bound high school students from communities that directly experience the consequences of injustice and discrimination.
The award is open to students who meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Member of a community that directly experiences the consequences of social injustice and/or discrimination
- College-bound high school junior
- Minimum GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
- Enrolled in a Gilder Lehrman Affiliate School
Recipients of the Ham4Progress award will receive $3,500 for educational purposes, such as:
- Test preparation courses
- Tutoring
- College visits
- Technology (laptops, tablets, or other devices used for learning)
Applications are due June 15, 2022.
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NCSC's Civics Education Essay Contest
The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) wanted to share some exciting news about an educational, rewarding opportunity for students. NCSC is giving 3rd-12th graders a chance to express their opinion about which U.S. Constitutional Amendment they believe has made the biggest impact in American’s lives.
Our official essay question: Which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution has made the biggest difference in people’s lives? Explain how and why.
What’s in it for students? We’re giving away a total of $3,000 in cash to the winners. Essays are due February 25, 2022. More details about contest guidelines, prizes and how to enter are available at www.ncsc.org/contest.
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 2022 Virtual NYS Camp Announcement
Our high school students often do not have many opportunities to participate in rich science/STEM experiences. The National Youth Science Camp offers that opportunity and for this year, it is virtual on Zoom due to Covid restrictions and concerns. Last year, our students reported that the virtual experience was as valuable to them as they could have imagined even if they had been in person.
Please share this announcement with your Tribal colleagues, educator networks, and school administrators.
Application deadline: March 31 | See the flyer for more information.
Please note that there are specific requirements that students must meet in order to apply.
Join the Nationwide Project Elevate Civics!
Would you like to know how big a difference your teaching makes for your students? Want to help out a PhD student?
Participating teachers will:
- Teach the provided lessons
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Record classes (using Zoom/Google Meet or a recorder we will mail to you)
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Administer short questionnaires to your students embedded in the lessons
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Communicate with our research team
You will get:
- A $150 Amazon gift card
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10 expert designed lesson plans
- An assessment of your students’ learning
- Access to a vetted civic education resource repository
Check out our website for more information.
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 On January 1st, the Bill of Rights Institute launched a national civics contest called MyImpact Challenge. This contest is for students and teachers who are making an impact with citizenship projects in their communities. The contest will award $40,000 in total prizes, including a $10,000 student grand prize and teacher prizes! Applications must be submitted by May 16th, 2022.
Submission is open to US citizens and US based young people between the ages of 13 and 19 years old.
Download this poster to share the contest in your classroom or community!
Do you have a good story to share?
OSPI is seeking stories that recognize Social Studies educators doing good work in grades K-12. We encourage administrators and educators to submit stories of districts, schools, classrooms, or community organizations promoting Social Studies. Send your story to SocialStudies@k12.wa.us.
OSPI Media Literacy & Digital Citizenship Planning Grant Now Available
Planning grants for the remainder of FY 2021-22 are available for teams that want to apply for a project grant that would be implemented FY 2022-23. That project would involve integrating Media Literacy, Digital Citizenship, and/or Synthetic Media (aka deepfakes) curriculum into classes. Planning grant applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to submit their proposals as soon as possible since they will be reviewed before the cut-off date of May 18, 2022. Planning grant applications can be accessed via iGrants (Form Package 1). Visit this OSPI page for more details and to register for a virtual walk-through. Questions? Contact Lesley James, Media Literacy & Digital Citizenship Program Supervisor, lesley.james@k12.wa.us.
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 Why the Ancient Stories of Mount Rainier Matter Now
Peter Rainier never set foot on this continent. Some tribal members suggest giving a more fitting name for Washington’s tallest peak.
"You know the name. It's famous. It's on beer cans, baseball stadiums, plumbing companies, street signs, beaches."
Join Ted Alvarez in a podcast about the origin and many names of Mount Rainier.
Photo of Mount Rainier courtesy of Crosscut Escapes.
New! Stages of Genocide: A Toolkit for Educators
Studying genocide is a critical part of a student’s understanding of both history and of current events.
The Stages of Genocide Toolkit is designed to help teachers cover the topic in a meaningful and incisive way. Using the “Ten Stages of Genocide” framework provides an opportunity to explore multiple instances of mass atrocity. The toolkit also highlights the connection between genocide and human rights. Finally, this resource encourages reflection and discussion of personal and institutional actions and responsibility, connecting these historical events to current events and to students’ lives.
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Transform How U.S. History and Civics Are Taught in Your District
Apply for a fellowship that will support six teachers in your district to localize a middle school U.S. history curriculum aligned to the Educating for American Democracy Roadmap.
There is no cost for your district to participate. If your district is selected, you’ll be asked to recruit six teacher fellows. Read the overview for more details.
Apply by Friday, January 28, 2022
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Religion in the Schools and the First Amendment
Spotlight on Civic Learning in Washington
Here’s the latest blog, this time with a spotlight on religion in schools and the First Amendment.
This blog, done in partnership with the Law Library, spotlights and links to lesson plans which judges will deliver in classrooms. This piece looks at Religion in the Schools, and links to the lesson plan which explores specifics of The Equal Access Act through role plays and discussion.
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Rural Experience in America:
Community Civics through Historical Inquiry
Funded by a grant from the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources program, NCHE is proud to announce a 3-part colloquium for teachers focusing on Rural America.
The Rural Experience in America - Asynchronous Learning: K-12 registered teachers will self-pace through the Library of Congress online course from December 1, 2021 through January 31, 2022. We’ve also partnered with the Right Question Institute, and there will be a 4-week course offered from February 1 - March 1, 2022 that blends the Question Formulation Technique with primary sources.
The Rural Experience in America - Online Colloquia: K-12 registered teachers will participate in three online synchronous Saturday professional development sessions led by historians and educational specialists. These sessions will be held on March 5, 2022, April 2, 2022, and May 7, 2022 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm (EST) and will focus on the regions and history of rural America.
The Rural Experience in America - Onsite Colloquium: 15 teachers (preference will be given to K-12 teachers in rural schools) will be selected to travel to the University of Oklahoma along with their community partners on July 16 – 17, 2022.
See the handout for more information or visit the website.
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Judicial Institute for Teachers
Register today for the Fourteenth Annual Judicial Institute for Teachers Grades 5-12
Learn More about the U.S. Constitution, Federal Judiciary, Civil Rights, and Federal Criminal Law. 23 clock hours available at no cost!
Featuring Mary Beth Tinker of Tinker v. Des Moines School District.
July 5, 6, and 7, 2022 if in-person | July 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2022, if virtual
Learn more and apply early by completing and submitting this form to Margaret Fisher, fisherm2@seattleu.edu
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