National Council for History Education
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We elevate the importance of history teaching and learning through professional learning, community building, and advocacy.
250 Years of Independence. Countless Stories of Revolution. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Teacher Institute is offering a special, one-time program... 'Revolutionary Roots: Teaching Civic Engagement at 250!'
November 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
250 Years of Independence. Countless Stories of Revolution. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Teacher Institute is offering a special, one-time program... 'Revolutionary Roots: Teaching Civic Engagement at 250!'
What’s a historical event you wish more people understood deeply?
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November 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM
What’s a historical event you wish more people understood deeply?
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2026 NCHE Conference
Saturday Enrichment Excursion:
Montgomery Walking Tour
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Saturday Enrichment Excursion:
Montgomery Walking Tour
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November 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
2026 NCHE Conference
Saturday Enrichment Excursion:
Montgomery Walking Tour
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Saturday Enrichment Excursion:
Montgomery Walking Tour
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Learn about Rob Good's new podcast, "S*** I Have to Teach in 20 Minutes" in his article, "What, Another History Podcast?"
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Find the podcast here: www.historyintwenty.com
Find the article here: ncheteach.org/blog/uncateg...
Find the podcast here: www.historyintwenty.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Learn about Rob Good's new podcast, "S*** I Have to Teach in 20 Minutes" in his article, "What, Another History Podcast?"
Find the article here: ncheteach.org/blog/uncateg...
Find the podcast here: www.historyintwenty.com
Find the article here: ncheteach.org/blog/uncateg...
Find the podcast here: www.historyintwenty.com
With the generous support of Empowerment 2026, the National Women’s History Museum has partnered with Learning Plunge to create Women’s History Plunge, a game that amplifies the contributions of women throughout American History.
Purchase at: shop.womenshistory.org
Purchase at: shop.womenshistory.org
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
With the generous support of Empowerment 2026, the National Women’s History Museum has partnered with Learning Plunge to create Women’s History Plunge, a game that amplifies the contributions of women throughout American History.
Purchase at: shop.womenshistory.org
Purchase at: shop.womenshistory.org
What’s a piece of advice you’d give to your first-year-teacher self?
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November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
What’s a piece of advice you’d give to your first-year-teacher self?
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"NCHE’s History Habits of Mind transform history from a subject in the classeoom into a powerful tool for understanding humanity. When teachers integrate these habits into daily instruction, students not only learn the past, they learn how to shape what comes next."
November 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
"NCHE’s History Habits of Mind transform history from a subject in the classeoom into a powerful tool for understanding humanity. When teachers integrate these habits into daily instruction, students not only learn the past, they learn how to shape what comes next."
Join Civil Rights Foot Soldier, Charles Mauldin, during our Witness to History Keynote Session at the 2026 NCHE Conference in Montgomery.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Join Civil Rights Foot Soldier, Charles Mauldin, during our Witness to History Keynote Session at the 2026 NCHE Conference in Montgomery.
To register for the NCHE Conference, go to:
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To register for the NCHE Conference, go to:
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2026 NCHE Conference
Featured Enrichment Excursion:
The Legacy Sites
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Featured Enrichment Excursion:
The Legacy Sites
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November 4, 2025 at 1:36 PM
2026 NCHE Conference
Featured Enrichment Excursion:
The Legacy Sites
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Featured Enrichment Excursion:
The Legacy Sites
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Join our upcoming webinar, "Where Did Antisemitism Come From? Teaching the History of European Antisemitism" on Thursday, November 6 at 7:30 pm EST.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Join our upcoming webinar, "Where Did Antisemitism Come From? Teaching the History of European Antisemitism" on Thursday, November 6 at 7:30 pm EST.
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Learn more here: buff.ly/aiaJFqW
NCHE has been awarded a U.S. Department of Education grant in partnership with the Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas.
October 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
NCHE has been awarded a U.S. Department of Education grant in partnership with the Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas.
2026 NCHE Conference
Featured Enrichment Excursion:
Civil Rights Memorial Center
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Featured Enrichment Excursion:
Civil Rights Memorial Center
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October 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
2026 NCHE Conference
Featured Enrichment Excursion:
Civil Rights Memorial Center
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ncheteach.org/conference/r...
To learn more about the excursions, go to:
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Featured Enrichment Excursion:
Civil Rights Memorial Center
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To learn more about the excursions, go to:
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What’s the most surprising question a student has ever asked you about history?
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October 27, 2025 at 11:04 AM
What’s the most surprising question a student has ever asked you about history?
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2026 NCHE Conference
Featured Enrichment Excursion:
The DBQ Project - Workshop
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Featured Enrichment Excursion:
The DBQ Project - Workshop
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To learn more about the excursions, go to: ncheteach.org/conference/e...
October 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
2026 NCHE Conference
Featured Enrichment Excursion:
The DBQ Project - Workshop
To register, go to: ncheteach.org/conference/r...
To learn more about the excursions, go to: ncheteach.org/conference/e...
Featured Enrichment Excursion:
The DBQ Project - Workshop
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To learn more about the excursions, go to: ncheteach.org/conference/e...
Share one small change you’ve made in your classroom that’s made a big difference.
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October 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Share one small change you’ve made in your classroom that’s made a big difference.
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Join selected educators from across the country during our Teaching Today Panel at the 2026 NCHE Conference in Montgomery. The panel will be discussing America 250 in our Schools.
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October 16, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Join selected educators from across the country during our Teaching Today Panel at the 2026 NCHE Conference in Montgomery. The panel will be discussing America 250 in our Schools.
To register for the NCHE Conference, go to:
ncheteach.org/conference/r...
To register for the NCHE Conference, go to:
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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 is open, so book your guest room now as space is limited.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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 is open, so book your guest room now as space is limited.
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ncheteach.org/conference/c...
If you could meet one historical figure for coffee, who would it be?
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October 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
If you could meet one historical figure for coffee, who would it be?
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Had a great week learning alongside elementary #socialstudies teachers as part of the amazing History for All project from @historyed.bsky.social! #kansashistory #sschat #historicalthinking #inquiry @nhtoymc.bsky.social @jessellison.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Had a great week learning alongside elementary #socialstudies teachers as part of the amazing History for All project from @historyed.bsky.social! #kansashistory #sschat #historicalthinking #inquiry @nhtoymc.bsky.social @jessellison.bsky.social
The 2026 Paul Gagnon Prize will be presented to either a K-12 history teacher who exhibits exceptional historical scholarship or an individual or group that has made a significant contribution to the promotion of history education.
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October 9, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The 2026 Paul Gagnon Prize will be presented to either a K-12 history teacher who exhibits exceptional historical scholarship or an individual or group that has made a significant contribution to the promotion of history education.
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History belongs to everyone.
In “Making History Personal,” see how a history teacher integrates marginalized voices into daily lessons—not just once a year.
Explore strategies that help students see themselves in the past →
In “Making History Personal,” see how a history teacher integrates marginalized voices into daily lessons—not just once a year.
Explore strategies that help students see themselves in the past →
Making History Personal
By Monica Reed For more than 25 years, I have been teaching history to middle-school students. Over those years, I have taught both world history […]
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October 9, 2025 at 11:02 AM
History belongs to everyone.
In “Making History Personal,” see how a history teacher integrates marginalized voices into daily lessons—not just once a year.
Explore strategies that help students see themselves in the past →
In “Making History Personal,” see how a history teacher integrates marginalized voices into daily lessons—not just once a year.
Explore strategies that help students see themselves in the past →
When a home becomes a primary source, learning changes.
“Historic Homes as History Teachers” explores how students connect with history through preserved homes.
Discover how to bring this method into your classroom → buff.ly/p8CwX6s
“Historic Homes as History Teachers” explores how students connect with history through preserved homes.
Discover how to bring this method into your classroom → buff.ly/p8CwX6s
October 8, 2025 at 11:01 AM
When a home becomes a primary source, learning changes.
“Historic Homes as History Teachers” explores how students connect with history through preserved homes.
Discover how to bring this method into your classroom → buff.ly/p8CwX6s
“Historic Homes as History Teachers” explores how students connect with history through preserved homes.
Discover how to bring this method into your classroom → buff.ly/p8CwX6s
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.
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October 7, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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...
ncheteach.org/conference/r...
What’s your favorite local historical site to visit or share with students?
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October 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
What’s your favorite local historical site to visit or share with students?
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2026 NCHE Conference
Featured Enrichment Excursion:
American Village
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Featured Enrichment Excursion:
American Village
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September 30, 2025 at 12:40 PM
2026 NCHE Conference
Featured Enrichment Excursion:
American Village
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To learn more about the excursions, go to:
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Featured Enrichment Excursion:
American Village
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To learn more about the excursions, go to:
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