Humanities Texas
@humanitiestexas.bsky.social
Advancing education through programs that improve the quality of classroom teaching, support libraries & museums, & create opportunities for lifelong learning.
We are pleased to announce we have resumed our mini-grants program!
Mini-grants of up to $2,500 are available for humanities programs for public audiences. Apps are accepted on a rolling basis through our online portal. #htxgrants
Learn more: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...
Mini-grants of up to $2,500 are available for humanities programs for public audiences. Apps are accepted on a rolling basis through our online portal. #htxgrants
Learn more: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...
January 8, 2026 at 9:55 PM
We are pleased to announce we have resumed our mini-grants program!
Mini-grants of up to $2,500 are available for humanities programs for public audiences. Apps are accepted on a rolling basis through our online portal. #htxgrants
Learn more: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...
Mini-grants of up to $2,500 are available for humanities programs for public audiences. Apps are accepted on a rolling basis through our online portal. #htxgrants
Learn more: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...
There's still time to register for our January 2026 #teacher professional development webinars! 🖥️
**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS**
Register now for our January 2026 PD webinars! #htxedu
🗓️ JAN 20
"Teaching with Film in the Social Studies Classroom":
www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
🗓️ JAN 27
"The American Revolutionary War: Part I":
www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te... #America250
Register now for our January 2026 PD webinars! #htxedu
🗓️ JAN 20
"Teaching with Film in the Social Studies Classroom":
www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
🗓️ JAN 27
"The American Revolutionary War: Part I":
www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te... #America250
January 8, 2026 at 9:40 PM
There's still time to register for our January 2026 #teacher professional development webinars! 🖥️
Our office will be closed beginning Monday, December 22. We will return on January 5. Happy Holidays!
December 20, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Our office will be closed beginning Monday, December 22. We will return on January 5. Happy Holidays!
Humanities Texas is pleased to showcase three of our 2025 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award winners! #htxota
Learn about these remarkable educators who were featured in our December newsletter: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...
Learn about these remarkable educators who were featured in our December newsletter: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...
December 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Humanities Texas is pleased to showcase three of our 2025 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award winners! #htxota
Learn about these remarkable educators who were featured in our December newsletter: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...
Learn about these remarkable educators who were featured in our December newsletter: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...
In November, "Tom Lea: Brushstrokes from the Frontlines of World War II"—a new exhibition in partnership w/ the Tom Lea Institute—debuted at the El Paso Veterans One-Stop Center. Read more about their work & why they chose to host "Brushstrokes": www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article... #htxnews
December 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
In November, "Tom Lea: Brushstrokes from the Frontlines of World War II"—a new exhibition in partnership w/ the Tom Lea Institute—debuted at the El Paso Veterans One-Stop Center. Read more about their work & why they chose to host "Brushstrokes": www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article... #htxnews
For our latest issue of #htxnews, we asked writer George Getschow to give a look inside the Larry McMurtry Literary Center, its growing public impact, and the efforts underway to preserve McMurtry’s extraordinary personal library.
📖 Read more: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...
📖 Read more: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...
December 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
For our latest issue of #htxnews, we asked writer George Getschow to give a look inside the Larry McMurtry Literary Center, its growing public impact, and the efforts underway to preserve McMurtry’s extraordinary personal library.
📖 Read more: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...
📖 Read more: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...
**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS**
Register now for our January 2026 PD webinars! #htxedu
🗓️ JAN 20
"Teaching with Film in the Social Studies Classroom":
www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
🗓️ JAN 27
"The American Revolutionary War: Part I":
www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te... #America250
Register now for our January 2026 PD webinars! #htxedu
🗓️ JAN 20
"Teaching with Film in the Social Studies Classroom":
www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
🗓️ JAN 27
"The American Revolutionary War: Part I":
www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te... #America250
December 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS**
Register now for our January 2026 PD webinars! #htxedu
🗓️ JAN 20
"Teaching with Film in the Social Studies Classroom":
www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
🗓️ JAN 27
"The American Revolutionary War: Part I":
www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te... #America250
Register now for our January 2026 PD webinars! #htxedu
🗓️ JAN 20
"Teaching with Film in the Social Studies Classroom":
www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
🗓️ JAN 27
"The American Revolutionary War: Part I":
www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te... #America250
Humanities Texas is pleased to showcase two of our 2025 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award winners! #htxota
Learn about these incredible teachers who were featured in our November newsletter: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...
Learn about these incredible teachers who were featured in our November newsletter: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...
December 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Humanities Texas is pleased to showcase two of our 2025 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award winners! #htxota
Learn about these incredible teachers who were featured in our November newsletter: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...
Learn about these incredible teachers who were featured in our November newsletter: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...
🌟 Apply now for spring teacher programs!
Beginning in January, Humanities Texas will offer online and in-person professional development programs for Texas social studies and English language arts teachers.
Learn more: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...
Beginning in January, Humanities Texas will offer online and in-person professional development programs for Texas social studies and English language arts teachers.
Learn more: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...
December 6, 2025 at 6:06 PM
🌟 Apply now for spring teacher programs!
Beginning in January, Humanities Texas will offer online and in-person professional development programs for Texas social studies and English language arts teachers.
Learn more: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...
Beginning in January, Humanities Texas will offer online and in-person professional development programs for Texas social studies and English language arts teachers.
Learn more: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...
HAPPENING TOMORROW! 📚
Our 15TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOOK FAIR is almost here!
Meet nineteen Texas authors, buy their latest books, & enjoy holiday treats at the historic Byrne-Reed House in Austin.
🗓️ Saturday, December 6
⏰10AM–1PM
📚Proceeds benefit Texas libraries.
Learn more about this year's event at bit.ly/HTxBookFair!
Meet nineteen Texas authors, buy their latest books, & enjoy holiday treats at the historic Byrne-Reed House in Austin.
🗓️ Saturday, December 6
⏰10AM–1PM
📚Proceeds benefit Texas libraries.
Learn more about this year's event at bit.ly/HTxBookFair!
December 5, 2025 at 9:48 PM
HAPPENING TOMORROW! 📚
Save some room in your shopping cart for books! 📚
**THIS SATURDAY**
Join us DEC 6 (10a–1p) for our 15TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOOK FAIR! Meet Texas authors, buy their latest books, and enjoy holiday treats at the historic Byrne-Reed House in Austin: bit.ly/HTxBookFair!
All proceeds benefit TX libraries ✨
**THIS SATURDAY**
Join us DEC 6 (10a–1p) for our 15TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOOK FAIR! Meet Texas authors, buy their latest books, and enjoy holiday treats at the historic Byrne-Reed House in Austin: bit.ly/HTxBookFair!
All proceeds benefit TX libraries ✨
December 2, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Save some room in your shopping cart for books! 📚
**THIS SATURDAY**
Join us DEC 6 (10a–1p) for our 15TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOOK FAIR! Meet Texas authors, buy their latest books, and enjoy holiday treats at the historic Byrne-Reed House in Austin: bit.ly/HTxBookFair!
All proceeds benefit TX libraries ✨
**THIS SATURDAY**
Join us DEC 6 (10a–1p) for our 15TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOOK FAIR! Meet Texas authors, buy their latest books, and enjoy holiday treats at the historic Byrne-Reed House in Austin: bit.ly/HTxBookFair!
All proceeds benefit TX libraries ✨
🌟 Are you thankful for an exceptional teacher in your life? Nominate them for a 2026 Outstanding Teaching Award!
Nominations will be accepted through DECEMBER 1: bit.ly/NominateOTA2026 #htxota
Nominations will be accepted through DECEMBER 1: bit.ly/NominateOTA2026 #htxota
Do you know an outstanding Texas teacher in your school or community? Nominate them for a 2026 Outstanding Teaching Award! bit.ly/NominateOTA2...
All #htxota award winners receive $5,000 w/ an additional $1,000 for their school. Nominations will be accepted through DECEMBER 1.
All #htxota award winners receive $5,000 w/ an additional $1,000 for their school. Nominations will be accepted through DECEMBER 1.
November 26, 2025 at 3:43 PM
🌟 Are you thankful for an exceptional teacher in your life? Nominate them for a 2026 Outstanding Teaching Award!
Nominations will be accepted through DECEMBER 1: bit.ly/NominateOTA2026 #htxota
Nominations will be accepted through DECEMBER 1: bit.ly/NominateOTA2026 #htxota
Our 15TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOOK FAIR is almost here!
Meet nineteen Texas authors, buy their latest books, & enjoy holiday treats at the historic Byrne-Reed House in Austin.
🗓️ Saturday, December 6
⏰10AM–1PM
📚Proceeds benefit Texas libraries.
Learn more about this year's event at bit.ly/HTxBookFair!
Meet nineteen Texas authors, buy their latest books, & enjoy holiday treats at the historic Byrne-Reed House in Austin.
🗓️ Saturday, December 6
⏰10AM–1PM
📚Proceeds benefit Texas libraries.
Learn more about this year's event at bit.ly/HTxBookFair!
November 19, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Our 15TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOOK FAIR is almost here!
Meet nineteen Texas authors, buy their latest books, & enjoy holiday treats at the historic Byrne-Reed House in Austin.
🗓️ Saturday, December 6
⏰10AM–1PM
📚Proceeds benefit Texas libraries.
Learn more about this year's event at bit.ly/HTxBookFair!
Meet nineteen Texas authors, buy their latest books, & enjoy holiday treats at the historic Byrne-Reed House in Austin.
🗓️ Saturday, December 6
⏰10AM–1PM
📚Proceeds benefit Texas libraries.
Learn more about this year's event at bit.ly/HTxBookFair!
**TX TEACHERS**
📣 Last chance to register for "The Declaration of Independence"!
🗓 MON, NOV 17, 2025
🕔 5–6:15 p.m. CT
The webinar will examine the Declaration, tracing its complex origins, international influences, & far-reaching legacy. #htxedu #America250
www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
📣 Last chance to register for "The Declaration of Independence"!
🗓 MON, NOV 17, 2025
🕔 5–6:15 p.m. CT
The webinar will examine the Declaration, tracing its complex origins, international influences, & far-reaching legacy. #htxedu #America250
www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
November 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
**TX TEACHERS**
📣 Last chance to register for "The Declaration of Independence"!
🗓 MON, NOV 17, 2025
🕔 5–6:15 p.m. CT
The webinar will examine the Declaration, tracing its complex origins, international influences, & far-reaching legacy. #htxedu #America250
www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
📣 Last chance to register for "The Declaration of Independence"!
🗓 MON, NOV 17, 2025
🕔 5–6:15 p.m. CT
The webinar will examine the Declaration, tracing its complex origins, international influences, & far-reaching legacy. #htxedu #America250
www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
“Veterans and the Power of Conversation”—a recent episode of the “Humanities =“ podcast—features a conversation about our Veterans' Voices reading and discussion program!
🎧 Listen to the episode by searching “Humanities =“ on your podcast app or at statehumanities.org/podcast.
🎧 Listen to the episode by searching “Humanities =“ on your podcast app or at statehumanities.org/podcast.
November 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM
“Veterans and the Power of Conversation”—a recent episode of the “Humanities =“ podcast—features a conversation about our Veterans' Voices reading and discussion program!
🎧 Listen to the episode by searching “Humanities =“ on your podcast app or at statehumanities.org/podcast.
🎧 Listen to the episode by searching “Humanities =“ on your podcast app or at statehumanities.org/podcast.
If you work or volunteer at a small museum, don't miss the
@aaslh.org virtual summit next week dedicated to the collections concerns of museums with modest budgets and small/no paid staff. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/SMICSummit.
@aaslh.org virtual summit next week dedicated to the collections concerns of museums with modest budgets and small/no paid staff. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/SMICSummit.
November 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
If you work or volunteer at a small museum, don't miss the
@aaslh.org virtual summit next week dedicated to the collections concerns of museums with modest budgets and small/no paid staff. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/SMICSummit.
@aaslh.org virtual summit next week dedicated to the collections concerns of museums with modest budgets and small/no paid staff. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/SMICSummit.
**THIS WEEKEND**
@humanitiestexas.bsky.social presents U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón in conversation about Startlement: New and Selected Poems at @texasbookfest.bsky.social!
⏰ SAT, NOV 8, 3:00 PM
📚 Capitol Auditorium
➡️ Learn more: texasbookfestival.org/schedule/ada...
@humanitiestexas.bsky.social presents U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón in conversation about Startlement: New and Selected Poems at @texasbookfest.bsky.social!
⏰ SAT, NOV 8, 3:00 PM
📚 Capitol Auditorium
➡️ Learn more: texasbookfestival.org/schedule/ada...
November 6, 2025 at 2:20 AM
**THIS WEEKEND**
@humanitiestexas.bsky.social presents U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón in conversation about Startlement: New and Selected Poems at @texasbookfest.bsky.social!
⏰ SAT, NOV 8, 3:00 PM
📚 Capitol Auditorium
➡️ Learn more: texasbookfestival.org/schedule/ada...
@humanitiestexas.bsky.social presents U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón in conversation about Startlement: New and Selected Poems at @texasbookfest.bsky.social!
⏰ SAT, NOV 8, 3:00 PM
📚 Capitol Auditorium
➡️ Learn more: texasbookfestival.org/schedule/ada...
**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS**
⏰ There's still time to register for "Teaching Texas Literature" in MCALLEN on THU, NOV 13!
📲 APPLY: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
⏰ There's still time to register for "Teaching Texas Literature" in MCALLEN on THU, NOV 13!
📲 APPLY: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
**ATTN: TEXAS ELA TEACHERS**
Apply now for "Teaching Texas Literature" a one-day workshop in MCALLEN (NOV 13) focusing on how Texas writers have engaged the state's history and culture.
➡️ Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
Apply now for "Teaching Texas Literature" a one-day workshop in MCALLEN (NOV 13) focusing on how Texas writers have engaged the state's history and culture.
➡️ Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
November 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS**
⏰ There's still time to register for "Teaching Texas Literature" in MCALLEN on THU, NOV 13!
📲 APPLY: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
⏰ There's still time to register for "Teaching Texas Literature" in MCALLEN on THU, NOV 13!
📲 APPLY: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
Do you know an outstanding Texas teacher in your school or community? Nominate them for a 2026 Outstanding Teaching Award! bit.ly/NominateOTA2...
All #htxota award winners receive $5,000 w/ an additional $1,000 for their school. Nominations will be accepted through DECEMBER 1.
All #htxota award winners receive $5,000 w/ an additional $1,000 for their school. Nominations will be accepted through DECEMBER 1.
November 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Do you know an outstanding Texas teacher in your school or community? Nominate them for a 2026 Outstanding Teaching Award! bit.ly/NominateOTA2...
All #htxota award winners receive $5,000 w/ an additional $1,000 for their school. Nominations will be accepted through DECEMBER 1.
All #htxota award winners receive $5,000 w/ an additional $1,000 for their school. Nominations will be accepted through DECEMBER 1.
**ATTN: TEXAS ELA TEACHERS**
Apply now for "Teaching Texas Literature" a one-day workshop in MCALLEN (NOV 13) focusing on how Texas writers have engaged the state's history and culture.
➡️ Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
Apply now for "Teaching Texas Literature" a one-day workshop in MCALLEN (NOV 13) focusing on how Texas writers have engaged the state's history and culture.
➡️ Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
October 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
**ATTN: TEXAS ELA TEACHERS**
Apply now for "Teaching Texas Literature" a one-day workshop in MCALLEN (NOV 13) focusing on how Texas writers have engaged the state's history and culture.
➡️ Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
Apply now for "Teaching Texas Literature" a one-day workshop in MCALLEN (NOV 13) focusing on how Texas writers have engaged the state's history and culture.
➡️ Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS**
Apply now for "Teaching Early Texas History, 1528–1821," a one-day workshop in DALLAS on NOVEMBER 6 focused on early Texas history from the Age of Contact through the Spanish Colonial period. #TX4T
➡️ Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
Apply now for "Teaching Early Texas History, 1528–1821," a one-day workshop in DALLAS on NOVEMBER 6 focused on early Texas history from the Age of Contact through the Spanish Colonial period. #TX4T
➡️ Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
October 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS**
Apply now for "Teaching Early Texas History, 1528–1821," a one-day workshop in DALLAS on NOVEMBER 6 focused on early Texas history from the Age of Contact through the Spanish Colonial period. #TX4T
➡️ Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
Apply now for "Teaching Early Texas History, 1528–1821," a one-day workshop in DALLAS on NOVEMBER 6 focused on early Texas history from the Age of Contact through the Spanish Colonial period. #TX4T
➡️ Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
**ATTN: TX TEACHERS**
Join us next week (OCT 29) for "Teaching Drama," a one-day workshop in AUSTIN on strategies for generating student interest in and understanding of drama at the secondary level.
➡️ Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
Join us next week (OCT 29) for "Teaching Drama," a one-day workshop in AUSTIN on strategies for generating student interest in and understanding of drama at the secondary level.
➡️ Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
October 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
**ATTN: TX TEACHERS**
Join us next week (OCT 29) for "Teaching Drama," a one-day workshop in AUSTIN on strategies for generating student interest in and understanding of drama at the secondary level.
➡️ Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
Join us next week (OCT 29) for "Teaching Drama," a one-day workshop in AUSTIN on strategies for generating student interest in and understanding of drama at the secondary level.
➡️ Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS**
⏰ Last call for “Teaching the Progressive Era”!
Join us in HOUSTON, OCTOBER 21, for a one-day workshop for secondary social studies teachers on the politics, reforms, and journalism that transformed the nation.
Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
⏰ Last call for “Teaching the Progressive Era”!
Join us in HOUSTON, OCTOBER 21, for a one-day workshop for secondary social studies teachers on the politics, reforms, and journalism that transformed the nation.
Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
October 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS**
⏰ Last call for “Teaching the Progressive Era”!
Join us in HOUSTON, OCTOBER 21, for a one-day workshop for secondary social studies teachers on the politics, reforms, and journalism that transformed the nation.
Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
⏰ Last call for “Teaching the Progressive Era”!
Join us in HOUSTON, OCTOBER 21, for a one-day workshop for secondary social studies teachers on the politics, reforms, and journalism that transformed the nation.
Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...
It's National Arts and Humanities Month! 🌟
Tune in to "Humanities =" — a new podcast by the Federation of State Humanities Councils — to learn how councils nationwide are using the humanities to build connection and community.
Listen and get inspired! 🎧 www.statehumanities.org/podcast/
Tune in to "Humanities =" — a new podcast by the Federation of State Humanities Councils — to learn how councils nationwide are using the humanities to build connection and community.
Listen and get inspired! 🎧 www.statehumanities.org/podcast/
Humanities = - Federation of State Humanities Councils
Humanities = is a podcast about real individuals, organizations, and communities making a real difference through the humanities. Tune in for hopeful and inspiring interviews with professionals and vo...
www.statehumanities.org
October 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It's National Arts and Humanities Month! 🌟
Tune in to "Humanities =" — a new podcast by the Federation of State Humanities Councils — to learn how councils nationwide are using the humanities to build connection and community.
Listen and get inspired! 🎧 www.statehumanities.org/podcast/
Tune in to "Humanities =" — a new podcast by the Federation of State Humanities Councils — to learn how councils nationwide are using the humanities to build connection and community.
Listen and get inspired! 🎧 www.statehumanities.org/podcast/
The Jack Miller Center will award $5,000 to one teacher in every state to carry out a special civics project next year related to the #America250 anniversary of the Declaration of Independence!
The deadline to apply is NOV 16, 2025. Learn more: www.jackmillercenter.org/teaching-ame...
The deadline to apply is NOV 16, 2025. Learn more: www.jackmillercenter.org/teaching-ame...
Teaching America250 Awards - Jack Miller Center
Nationwide teaching awards program in celebration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
www.jackmillercenter.org
October 15, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The Jack Miller Center will award $5,000 to one teacher in every state to carry out a special civics project next year related to the #America250 anniversary of the Declaration of Independence!
The deadline to apply is NOV 16, 2025. Learn more: www.jackmillercenter.org/teaching-ame...
The deadline to apply is NOV 16, 2025. Learn more: www.jackmillercenter.org/teaching-ame...