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Now through January 31, 2025, the Library of Congress is accepting applications for its three-day summer institutes for educators. Held at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., this professional development opportunity provides educators of all disciplines with resources and strategies to effectively integrate primary sources into K-12 classroom teaching. Each session will focus on pedagogy, with an emphasis on supporting student engagement, critical thinking, and construction of knowledge.
While practicing these teaching strategies, attendees will explore some of the millions of digitized historical artifacts and documents available in the Library’s collections. They will also conduct research to identify primary sources and develop an activity related to their classroom content.
This summer, two sessions will be offered: General Focus – Open to K-12 educators across all content areas: July 9-11, 2025 or July 16-18, 2025
NCHE, ACHE’s parent organization, has launched a new online community dedicated to social studies professionals: Social Studies Network.
What is Social Studies Network?
Social Studies Network is a unique platform that combines a weekly newsletter and website, brought to you by NCHE and Aggregage. It is designed to aggregate and curate the most valuable and relevant articles, research studies, and thought-leadership blogs from hundreds of leading sources across the vast disciplines of social studies.
Why should you check it out?
We understand that your time is precious. Social Studies Network simplifies your access to essential content, bringing you articles and studies on topics that matter most to social studies professionals. Leveraging advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence, the platform ensures a personalized experience, tailoring content to your specific interests and needs.
What do you need to do?
Getting started is easy! Simply visit Social Studies Network to sign up and start receiving your customized newsletter. This is your opportunity to join a vibrant community of social studies educators and professionals, all dedicated to enhancing their practice and understanding.