Join the James Madison Memorial Foundation on July 1, 2022, for the 25th Annual James Madison Lecture, presented by Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University. The lecture will be presented live and virtually at 1 p.m. EDT at Marymount University’s Ballston Campus, 1000 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, Va. Read More ⟶
Provide Feedback on C-SPAN Classroom Resources
As we gear up for our annual summer refresh of resources and planning for next school year, we’d like your feedback! Please share your thoughts about C-SPAN’s educational resources and offerings. Your responses will help us to further tailor our resources for teachers and students. We thank you for your time and input, as a Read More ⟶
C-SPAN Announces 2023 StudentCam Documentary Theme
The C-SPAN Education Team is excited to introduce the theme for its 2023 StudentCam documentary competition! We invite middle and high school students to create a 5-6 minute video that addresses the 2023 theme: “If you were a newly elected member of Congress, which issue would be your first priority and why?” The deadline for Read More ⟶
Monticello Hosts Public Summit on Power of Descendant Communities
Join Monticello on Saturday, June 18, at 9:30 a.m. ET for a special public summit: “Ascendant: The Power of Descendant Communities to Shape Our Stories, Places, and Future.” Held on Monticello’s iconic West Lawn, this program will bring descendants of Monticello’s enslaved community, thought leaders, writers, artists, and historians together in conversation about the importance Read More ⟶
Gilder Lehrman Institute Wins Award for Voting Rights Project
The Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics at the Annenberg Public Policy Center is pleased to announce that the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History has received its 2022 award for its project “The Right to Vote: The Role of States and the U.S. Constitution.” The project will include a series of essays written by eminent Read More ⟶
Kennedy Institute Opens Bookings for Fall Programs
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate is thrilled to announce that booking for fall programs is open and that larger groups are welcome. You can schedule a fall field trip that best suits the needs of your group, whether it is an in-person visit or a virtual field trip experience for Read More ⟶
Enroll in Gilder Lehrman Institute’s History School
History School is back for another fun summer of learning! This summer, the Gilder Lehrman Institute is offering five virtual courses for students in upper elementary, middle, and high school. High school students are welcome to enroll in our AP US History, AP Government and Politics, and World Wars courses. We are offering a Living Read More ⟶
National Archives Offers Free Online Workshops for Teachers
K–12 educators, join the National Archives for an online summer workshop series! Each two-hour program will explore how to use primary sources to delve into the big ideas of the founding documents. During each interactive session, participants will engage with primary sources and partake in collaborative group work and discussion to discover how to use Read More ⟶
Application for American Civic Education Teacher Awards Is Open
The Center for Civic Education, the Center on Representative Government at Indiana University and the National Education Association are pleased to co-sponsor the 2022 American Civic Education Teacher Awards (ACETA). The ACETA program honors outstanding K-12 civic education teachers who have demonstrated a special expertise in teaching about the U.S. Constitution, the U.S. Congress, and Read More ⟶
Mount Vernon’s Student of the Year Award
Do you have a student who did a research paper on George Washington’s presidency? Created an artistic piece about his legacy of leadership? Produced a documentary about his military career? Referenced Washington in a speech while running for class office? If so, nominate them for Mount Vernon’s Student of the Year Award! This cash award Read More ⟶