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We elevate the importance of history teaching and learning through professional learning, community building, and advocacy.

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The National Council for History Education is accepting applications for "The Space Age on the Space Coast," an NEH Landmarks workshop at Kennedy Space Center this July.

Apply by March 6: buff.ly/2xXlt7u

28.02.2026 03:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Conference Program for the 2026 NCHE Conference in Montgomery, Alabama is now available. Take a look and join us on March 26-28.

To view the Conference Program, go to:
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To Register for the conference, go to:
ncheteach.org/conference/r...

26.02.2026 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Next Thursday: How did Appalachia help turn the tide of the American Revolution? Join Alex Long for "Fight for Freedom: Kings Mountain & Revolutionary SW Virginia," part two of our Appalachian history series.

March 5 | 7 PM EST
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26.02.2026 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us TOMORROW, Thursday, February 26 at 7:00 PM EST, for a free NCHE webinar: Parts Unknown: History as Exploration. Lockwood's sweeping narrative spans forty centuries and six continents, and it might change the way you approach exploration in your classroom.

Register for free: buff.ly/eDi7yVI

25.02.2026 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

EF Educational Tours has been the leader in travel-based learning for 60 years, helping teachers (like you) take students (like yours) on international trips. And when students expand their knowledge of the world around them, they discover more about themselves.

25.02.2026 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re partnering with EF Educational Tours to help give away 5 spots to meet Malala Yousafzai! The Nobel Peace Prize winner and education activist will be delivering the keynote address at the EF Global Leadership Summit in 2027 in Prague and you could attend.

Visit eftours.com/history for details

25.02.2026 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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From Paris to Port-au-Prince: Toussaint L'Ouverture and the Global Echo of Revolution

This free classroom resource covers the Haitian Revolution and the leadership of Toussaint L'Ouverture, connecting revolutionary ideas from France to the fight for freedom in Saint-Domingue.

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24.02.2026 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Attending the 2026 NCHE Conference? Limited tickets remain for the following Enrichment Excursions:

-Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta - Workshop
-Rosa Parks Museum
-The American Village
-The DBQ Project - Workshop

To Register for the conference, go to:
ncheteach.org/conference/r...

19.02.2026 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NCHE Conference, Overflow Hotel Announcement.

With space limited at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa, we have added a room block at the Residence Inn by Marriott Montgomery Downtown. The room block closes on February 27.

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18.02.2026 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Faith and Freedom: Understanding the Nat Turner Rebellion in Context

This free classroom resource covers the 1831 slave rebellion led by Nat Turner in Virginia, exploring his religious motivations and the broader context of resistance to slavery.

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17.02.2026 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 NCHE Conference
Featured Enrichment Excursion:
Civil Rights Memorial Center

To register, go to:
ncheteach.org/conference/r...
To learn more about the excursions, go to:
ncheteach.org/conference/e...

17.02.2026 13:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NCHE Conference, Overflow Hotel Announcement.

With space limited at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa, we have added a room block at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Montgomery. The room block closes on February 20.

ncheteach.org/conference/c...

12.02.2026 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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GWTI 250 Regional Teacher Programs GWTI 250 Regional Teacher Programs

As we approach the nation’s 250th anniversary, @MountVernon is hosting regional teacher programs across the country. Partnering with local institutions to bring George Washington–focused primary sources, scholarship, and classroom strategies directly to educators.

www.mountvernon.org/gwti250

11.02.2026 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beyond the Verdict: The Unintended Consequences of Brown v. Board NCHE Conference

Tomorrow: A closer look at Brown v. Board and what followed.

We'll explore unintended consequences through oral histories from people who experienced desegregation firsthand.

Beyond the Verdict: The Unintended Consequences of Brown v. Board February 12 | 7 PM ET Register:

11.02.2026 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exploitation of Black Labor Beyond Slavery: Sharecroppers, Convict Leasing, and the Chain Gang

This free classroom resource covers the systems of labor exploitation that emerged after the 13th Amendment, including sharecropping, convict leasing, and chain gangs.

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10.02.2026 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us at the 2026 NCHE Conference in Montgomery, Alabama on March 26-28. The conference will take place at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa. The room block closes on February 24 and availability is limited.

ncheteach.org/conference/c...

10.02.2026 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Learning Independence and Nationhood in Kansas Schools LINKS (Learning Independence and Nationhood in Kansas Schools) is a professional learning initiative for Kansas 3–8 grade teachers. Teachers who participate in Year 1 will: […]

Learn more about LINKS: ncheteach.org/learning-independence-and-nationhood-in-kansas-schools/
Read the full press release: drive.google.com/file/d/1w-_wc0UAJ4RRKahhSD27K0hFhw8wCgsl/view?usp=sharing

09.02.2026 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"This was one of the best professional development sessions I've attended, and I'm bringing two classroom-ready activities back that I can implement right away across grade levels."

09.02.2026 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last month, Kansas teachers gathered at the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures in Kansas City to explore Native North America and Native Kansas with historian Dr. Tai Edwards and spotlight educators Tahra Nayelli and Jasmine Medina.

09.02.2026 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This July, work with historians, tour historic launch sites, and meet the people who made (and continue to make) space exploration possible.

July 12-17 or July 19-24, 2026 | πŸ’΅ $1,300 stipend for participants |πŸ“ Application deadline: March 6, 2026

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09.02.2026 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Unintended Consequences: Exploring Diverse Black Perspectives on Brown v. Board of Education

Covering the 1954 Supreme Court ruling and its aftermath for Black communities, including school closures, teacher dismissals, and trauma faced by students integrating white schools.

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07.02.2026 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 NCHE Conference
Featured Enrichment Excursion:
Rosa Parks Museum

To register, go to:
ncheteach.org/conference/r...
To learn more about the excursions, go to:
ncheteach.org/conference/e...

05.02.2026 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beyond the Verdict: The Unintended Consequences of Brown v. Board NCHE Conference

This webinar looks at what happened after Brown v. Board: the displacement of Black educators, uneven implementation across districts, and lasting effects on educational equity.

Beyond the Verdict: The Unintended Consequences of Brown v. Board February 12 | 7 PM ET Register free:

05.02.2026 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Greenwood Rising: The Tulsa Race Massacre and Its Legacy

This free classroom resource covers the 1921 destruction of the prosperous Black community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the decades of silence that followed.

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03.02.2026 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Any day that I get to spend with #socialstudies teachers,
@nhtoymc.bsky.social, and Rachel Swearengin is a good day! Learning together with @historyed.bsky.social History4All teachers at the KS History Museum.
@jessellison.bsky.social #primarysources #historicalthinking

27.01.2026 19:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to our 2026 Sarah Drake Brown Leadership in History Award recipient, Annie Evans.

Join us in Montgomery
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03.02.2026 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to our 2026 Paul A. Gagnon Prize recipient, Valencia Abbott.

Join us in Montgomery
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03.02.2026 13:37 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Tomorrow at 7:00 pm ET: Early Appalachia and Scots-Irish! Join Alex Long to challenge stereotypes and learn how this Indigenous and European melting pot shaped the nation.

Last chance to register for this free webinar!

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28.01.2026 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 NCHE Conference
Featured Enrichment Excursion:
Alabama Department of Archives and History

To register, go to:
ncheteach.org/conference/r...
To learn more about the excursions, go to:
ncheteach.org/conference/e...

27.01.2026 13:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Teaching and Learning β€” Ford's Theatre Teaching and Learning Ford’s Education provides dynamic learning experiences for all teachers and students. Our teacher programs and resources explore the leadership and legacy of […]

Ford’s Theatre Education is excited to share brand-new classroom lessons and activities in celebration of America’s 250th!

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26.01.2026 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0