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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 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...

07.10.2025 12:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What’s your favorite local historical site to visit or share with students?

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06.10.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 NCHE Conference
Featured Enrichment Excursion:
American Village

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

30.09.2025 12:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What’s a history lesson you taught that you’ll never forget β€” and why?

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29.09.2025 11:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Advocating for History Education NCHE Conference

Happening soonβ€”tonight at 7:30 PM EST. Tools and tactics to speak up for history where you are. Be part of the conversation.
Register:

25.09.2025 22:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Advocating for History Education NCHE Conference

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

25.09.2025 11:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Conversation with Sharon McMahon NCHE Conference

Final reminderβ€”tonight at 7:30 PM EST. Sharon McMahon on civic learning with clarity and heart. Don’t miss it.
Register:

23.09.2025 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 NCHE Conference
Featured Enrichment Excursion:
Selma, Alabama

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

23.09.2025 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tonight, Tuesday, September 23 at 7:30 PM EST β€” A Conversation with Sharon McMahon.
Known as β€œAmerica’s Government Teacher,” Sharon brings her insight, clarity, and humor to a conversation about civic learning and why history matters.

Register now: buff.ly/RUFu6JS

23.09.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œIt is through empathy that we can genuinely connect with the experiences of others and build a more compassionate society. ” Educator Valencia Abbott reflects on the courage it takes to center marginalized voices and teach in politically charged times.

Read Valencia’s piece: buff.ly/wJmJnT2

23.09.2025 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Starting in 1 hourβ€”7:30 PM EST. Turn inquiry into daily practice your students can feel. Quick, practical, and doable.
Register: buff.ly/wEiDeeg

22.09.2025 22:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Social Studies FIELD Guide: Inquiry in Action NCHE Conference

🚨 It’s 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

22.09.2025 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you had an unlimited budget for your classroom, what would you buy first?

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22.09.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last callβ€”today at 3 PM EST. See Lexington & Concord through British sources. Fresh insights and classroom-ready ideas.
Register: buff.ly/rycqszN

21.09.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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⏰ 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

21.09.2025 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Freeman named the Alan Boles, Class of 1929 Professor of History Joanne B. Freeman, who joined the Yale faculty in 1997, is one of the leading historians in the politics and political culture of the revolutionary and early national periods of AmericanΒ history.

Going to post this because…I’m proud.

Nowβ€”coffee.

news.yale.edu/2025/09/17/f...

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On Silencing Opposition
On Silencing Opposition

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€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Excited 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€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 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...

16.09.2025 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Taking History Outside the Classroom Walls

β€œWhy not history?” Educator Kevin Cline turned that question into his school’s first history clubβ€”bringing the past to life through tours, projects, and community memory.

Read Kevin’s piece: buff.ly/3guBWtq

16.09.2025 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Numismatic Lesson Plans | American Numismatic Association Provided by the American Numismatic Association, these lesson plans are newly designed and grounded in the principles of inquiry-based learning. Using historical events, social movements, primary sources, etc., teachers are given essential questions and "I can..." statements to drive a deeper exploration of the social sciences.

πŸ“šβœοΈThe American Numismatic Association has a great resource for teachers! Their newly designed lesson plans bring history and the social sciences to life.

πŸ‘‰Learn more and access the lesson plans here: www.money.org/numismatic-l...

#AmericanNumismatic #ANALessonPlans

15.09.2025 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

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Surprise! Our Back-to-School lineup just got bigger.

On Sept 23, 7:30 pm ET, join Sharon McMahon β€” America’s 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

12.09.2025 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Inquiry isn’t just a buzzword β€” it’s 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

11.09.2025 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Webinars NCHE Conference

On Sept 21, 3:00 pm ET, Andrew Payne will guide us through original archival sources to uncover British governance and perspectives on the Revolution’s first battles.

Free registration:

10.09.2025 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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:
ncheteach.org/conference/c...

09.09.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you remember the first time a primary source made history come alive for you?

Join us on September 16 (4–5 PM CST) for Primary Sources Will Save the World, a webinar led by Jessica Ellison (NCHE Executive Director & Past MCSS President).

πŸ”— Register: buff.ly/5b4QfzO

09.09.2025 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Webinars

We promised 3 Back-to-School webinars… but surprise: there are 4! πŸŽ‰

βœ”οΈ British Perspectives on Lexington & Concord
βœ”οΈ The FIELD Guide: Inquiry in Action
βœ”οΈ Advocating for History Education
✨ And a surprise conversation with Sharon McMahon

Register for all: ncheteach.org/professional...

08.09.2025 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Expand your America250 toolkit by checking out classroom resources (and more!) from George Washington’s Mount Vernon.

www.mountvernon.org/250/teaching...

08.09.2025 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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