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We elevate the importance of history teaching and learning through professional learning, community building, and advocacy.
The deadline for Early Bird Registration is approaching. Rates increase on November 1. Take advantage of the lower rates and join NCHE in Montgomery, Alabama for the 2026 NCHE Conference.
ncheteach.org/conference/r...
Whatβs your favorite local historical site to visit or share with students?
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2026 NCHE Conference
Featured Enrichment Excursion:
American Village
To register, go to:
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To learn more about the excursions, go to:
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Whatβs a history lesson you taught that youβll never forget β and why?
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Happening soonβtonight at 7:30 PM EST. Tools and tactics to speak up for history where you are. Be part of the conversation.
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Coming up today, Thursday, September 25 at 7:30 PM EST β Advocating for History Education.
This free webinar is all about building your voice. Learn practical tools to make the case for history in schools, communities, and beyond.
Sign up here: buff.ly/rhGJiH2
Final reminderβtonight at 7:30 PM EST. Sharon McMahon on civic learning with clarity and heart. Donβt miss it.
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2026 NCHE Conference
Featured Enrichment Excursion:
Selma, Alabama
To register, go to:
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To learn more about the excursions, go to: ncheteach.org/conference/e...
Tonight, Tuesday, September 23 at 7:30 PM EST β A Conversation with Sharon McMahon.
Known as βAmericaβs Government Teacher,β Sharon brings her insight, clarity, and humor to a conversation about civic learning and why history matters.
Register now: buff.ly/RUFu6JS
βIt is through empathy that we can genuinely connect with the experiences of others and build a more compassionate society. β Educator Valencia Abbott reflects on the courage it takes to center marginalized voices and teach in politically charged times.
Read Valenciaβs piece: buff.ly/wJmJnT2
Starting in 1 hourβ7:30 PM EST. Turn inquiry into daily practice your students can feel. Quick, practical, and doable.
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π¨ Itβs almost time! Join us today, Monday, September 22 at 7:30 PM EST for The Social Studies Field Guide: Inquiry in Action.
Bring history to life through inquiry. This free webinar shows how to move from memorization to meaningful questions that hook students.
Save your spot: buff.ly/wEiDeeg
If you had an unlimited budget for your classroom, what would you buy first?
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Last callβtoday at 3 PM EST. See Lexington & Concord through British sources. Fresh insights and classroom-ready ideas.
Register: buff.ly/rycqszN
β° Happening today, Sunday, September 21 at 3 PM EST
Take a look at the Revolution from the other side of the ocean. This free webinar for history educators dives into British sources on Lexington and Concord and how they can reshape classroom conversations.
Register here: buff.ly/rycqszN
Going to post this becauseβ¦Iβm proud.
Nowβcoffee.
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This week's installment of History Matters (...and So Does Coffee!) has been pre-recorded! Check out the link to access the episode: buff.ly/vuKjGYr
19.09.2025 14:01 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Excited to be a part of @historyed.bsky.social Back to School Webinar series! ncheteach.org/professional... The series jumps off this Sunday. Pick & register for what works for you! (but hoping you'll join @madisonteacher.bsky.social & me on Monday!) #sschat #socialstudies @corwinpress.bsky.social
16.09.2025 22:21 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 02026 NCHE Conference
Featured Enrichment Excursion:
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta - Workshop
To register, go to: ncheteach.org/conference/r...
To learn more about the excursions, go to: ncheteach.org/conference/e...
Taking History Outside the Classroom Walls
βWhy not history?β Educator Kevin Cline turned that question into his schoolβs first history clubβbringing the past to life through tours, projects, and community memory.
Read Kevinβs piece: buff.ly/3guBWtq
πβοΈThe American Numismatic Association has a great resource for teachers! Their newly designed lesson plans bring history and the social sciences to life.
πLearn more and access the lesson plans here: www.money.org/numismatic-l...
#AmericanNumismatic #ANALessonPlans
Name a book, movie, or TV show that unexpectedly helped your students connect with history.
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Who speaks up for history education? You can.
On Sept 25, 7:30 pm ET, Annie Whitlock, Cathy Fleischer, and Jean Hill share real-world strategies for advocacy β from classrooms to school boards to national conversations.
Register free: buff.ly/osy1TYr
Surprise! Our Back-to-School lineup just got bigger.
On Sept 23, 7:30 pm ET, join Sharon McMahon β Americaβs Government Teacher, bestselling author, and award-winning educator β for a conversation about teaching, storytelling, and civic engagement in this historic moment.
Register: buff.ly/osy1TYr
Inquiry isnβt just a buzzword β itβs how students learn to think like historians.
On Sept 22, 7:30 pm ET, Glenn Wiebe and Joe Schmidt introduce the FIELD Guide: a toolkit for building inquiry-rich lessons powered by evidence and technology.
Free registration: buff.ly/osy1TYr
On Sept 21, 3:00 pm ET, Andrew Payne will guide us through original archival sources to uncover British governance and perspectives on the Revolutionβs first battles.
Free registration:
The deadline to submit a proposal for the 2026 NCHE Conference in Montgomery, AL is approaching. Join us on March 26-28.
To view the Call for Proposals and to submit a proposal, go to:
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Do you remember the first time a primary source made history come alive for you?
Join us on September 16 (4β5 PM CST) for Primary Sources Will Save the World, a webinar led by Jessica Ellison (NCHE Executive Director & Past MCSS President).
π Register: buff.ly/5b4QfzO
We promised 3 Back-to-School webinarsβ¦ but surprise: there are 4! π
βοΈ British Perspectives on Lexington & Concord
βοΈ The FIELD Guide: Inquiry in Action
βοΈ Advocating for History Education
β¨ And a surprise conversation with Sharon McMahon
Register for all: ncheteach.org/professional...
Expand your America250 toolkit by checking out classroom resources (and more!) from George Washingtonβs Mount Vernon.
www.mountvernon.org/250/teaching...