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.
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
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.
To register for the NCHE Conference, go to:
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To register for the NCHE Conference, go to:
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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:
ncheteach.org/conference/r...
To register for the NCHE Conference, go to:
ncheteach.org/conference/r...
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
To register, go to:
ncheteach.org/conference/r...
To learn more about the excursions, go to:
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Featured Enrichment Excursion:
The Legacy Sites
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To learn more about the excursions, go to:
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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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Learn more here: buff.ly/aiaJFqW
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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To learn more about the excursions, go to:
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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
To register, go to:
ncheteach.org/conference/r...
To learn more about the excursions, go to:
ncheteach.org/conference/e...
Featured Enrichment Excursion:
Civil Rights Memorial Center
To register, go to:
ncheteach.org/conference/r...
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
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
To register, go to: ncheteach.org/conference/r...
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
To register, go to: ncheteach.org/conference/r...
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.
To register for the NCHE Conference, go to:
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To register for the NCHE Conference, go to:
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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:
ncheteach.org/conference/r...
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...
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.
ncheteach.org/conference/c...
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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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.
ncheteach.org/conference/a...
ncheteach.org/conference/a...
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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ncheteach.org/conference/r...
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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Image from the Library of Congress: buff.ly/f9mVXGA
2026 NCHE Conference
Featured Enrichment Excursion:
American Village
To register, go to:
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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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September 30, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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...
Featured Enrichment Excursion:
American Village
To register, go to:
ncheteach.org/conference/r...
To learn more about the excursions, go to:
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What’s a history lesson you taught that you’ll never forget — and why?
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September 29, 2025 at 11:03 AM
What’s a history lesson you taught that you’ll never forget — and why?
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2026 NCHE Conference
Featured Enrichment Excursion:
Selma, Alabama
To register, go to:
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To learn more about the excursions, go to: ncheteach.org/conference/e...
Featured Enrichment Excursion:
Selma, Alabama
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ncheteach.org/conference/r...
To learn more about the excursions, go to: ncheteach.org/conference/e...
September 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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...
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...
Tonight, Tuesday, September 23 at 7:30 PM EST — A Conversation with Sharon McMahon.
Known as “America’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
Known as “America’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
September 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Tonight, Tuesday, September 23 at 7:30 PM EST — A Conversation with Sharon McMahon.
Known as “America’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
Known as “America’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
“It 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
Read Valencia’s piece: buff.ly/wJmJnT2
September 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
“It 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
Read Valencia’s piece: buff.ly/wJmJnT2
Starting in 1 hour—7:30 PM EST. Turn inquiry into daily practice your students can feel. Quick, practical, and doable.
Register: buff.ly/wEiDeeg
Register: buff.ly/wEiDeeg
September 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Starting in 1 hour—7:30 PM EST. Turn inquiry into daily practice your students can feel. Quick, practical, and doable.
Register: buff.ly/wEiDeeg
Register: buff.ly/wEiDeeg