Ellis Island dominates how we teach immigration. But millions of people entered through southern ports, and their stories often get skipped.
Beyond Ellis Island: Immigration and Identity in the New South Presenter: Sarah McNamara March 10 | 7 PM ET Register free:
How do nations claim sovereignty in the modern era? Next Saturday, Maja Harmanos explores Slovakia's path to independence and the peaceful dissolution of Czechoslovakia. Great for teaching nationalism and state formation.
March 14 | 11 AM EST
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In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the American Numismatic Association invites students K–12 to connect U.S. coins with the lands they represent through meaningful volunteer work.
🔗 Visit ANA's website to get started: money.org/america250-p...
EF Educational Tours has been the leader in travel-based learning for 60 years, helping teachers (like you) take students (like yours) on international trips. And when students expand their knowledge of the world around them, they discover more about themselves.
There’s still time!
EF Educational Tours is giving away 5 spots to meet Malala Yousafzai! The Nobel Peace Prize winner and education activist will be delivering the keynote address at the EF Global Leadership Summit in 2027 in Prague
For detail, go to: eftours.com/history
TOMORROW! Don't miss "Fight for Freedom: Kings Mountain & Revolutionary SW Virginia" with Alex Long. Learn how Appalachian settlers went from ignoring the Revolution to delivering a pivotal victory that changed the war's trajectory.
March 5 | 7:00 PM EST
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The 2026 NCHE Conference is three weeks away! Check out the Conference Program to view our Keynote Sessions, Breakout Sessions, and more.
To view the Conference Program, go to:
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Millions of immigrants entered the U.S. through southern ports, not Ellis Island. Next Sunday, Dr. Sarah McNamara explores these overlooked stories and how to teach them.
March 10 | 7 PM EST
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The National Council for History Education is accepting applications for "The Space Age on the Space Coast," an NEH Landmarks workshop at Kennedy Space Center this July.
Apply by March 6: buff.ly/2xXlt7u
The Conference Program for the 2026 NCHE Conference in Montgomery, Alabama is now available. Take a look and join us on March 26-28.
To view the Conference Program, go to:
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Next Thursday: How did Appalachia help turn the tide of the American Revolution? Join Alex Long for "Fight for Freedom: Kings Mountain & Revolutionary SW Virginia," part two of our Appalachian history series.
March 5 | 7 PM EST
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Join us TOMORROW, Thursday, February 26 at 7:00 PM EST, for a free NCHE webinar: Parts Unknown: History as Exploration. Lockwood's sweeping narrative spans forty centuries and six continents, and it might change the way you approach exploration in your classroom.
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EF Educational Tours has been the leader in travel-based learning for 60 years, helping teachers (like you) take students (like yours) on international trips. And when students expand their knowledge of the world around them, they discover more about themselves.
We’re partnering with EF Educational Tours to help give away 5 spots to meet Malala Yousafzai! The Nobel Peace Prize winner and education activist will be delivering the keynote address at the EF Global Leadership Summit in 2027 in Prague and you could attend.
Visit eftours.com/history for details
From Paris to Port-au-Prince: Toussaint L'Ouverture and the Global Echo of Revolution
This free classroom resource covers the Haitian Revolution and the leadership of Toussaint L'Ouverture, connecting revolutionary ideas from France to the fight for freedom in Saint-Domingue.
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Attending the 2026 NCHE Conference? Limited tickets remain for the following Enrichment Excursions:
-Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta - Workshop
-Rosa Parks Museum
-The American Village
-The DBQ Project - Workshop
To Register for the conference, go to:
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NCHE Conference, Overflow Hotel Announcement.
With space limited at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa, we have added a room block at the Residence Inn by Marriott Montgomery Downtown. The room block closes on February 27.
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Faith and Freedom: Understanding the Nat Turner Rebellion in Context
This free classroom resource covers the 1831 slave rebellion led by Nat Turner in Virginia, exploring his religious motivations and the broader context of resistance to slavery.
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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:
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NCHE Conference, Overflow Hotel Announcement.
With space limited at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa, we have added a room block at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Montgomery. The room block closes on February 20.
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As we approach the nation’s 250th anniversary, @MountVernon is hosting regional teacher programs across the country. Partnering with local institutions to bring George Washington–focused primary sources, scholarship, and classroom strategies directly to educators.
www.mountvernon.org/gwti250
Tomorrow: A closer look at Brown v. Board and what followed.
We'll explore unintended consequences through oral histories from people who experienced desegregation firsthand.
Beyond the Verdict: The Unintended Consequences of Brown v. Board February 12 | 7 PM ET Register:
Exploitation of Black Labor Beyond Slavery: Sharecroppers, Convict Leasing, and the Chain Gang
This free classroom resource covers the systems of labor exploitation that emerged after the 13th Amendment, including sharecropping, convict leasing, and chain gangs.
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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 closes on February 24 and availability is limited.
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Learn more about LINKS: ncheteach.org/learning-independence-and-nationhood-in-kansas-schools/
Read the full press release: drive.google.com/file/d/1w-_wc0UAJ4RRKahhSD27K0hFhw8wCgsl/view?usp=sharing
"This was one of the best professional development sessions I've attended, and I'm bringing two classroom-ready activities back that I can implement right away across grade levels."
Last month, Kansas teachers gathered at the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures in Kansas City to explore Native North America and Native Kansas with historian Dr. Tai Edwards and spotlight educators Tahra Nayelli and Jasmine Medina.
This July, work with historians, tour historic launch sites, and meet the people who made (and continue to make) space exploration possible.
July 12-17 or July 19-24, 2026 | 💵 $1,300 stipend for participants |📝 Application deadline: March 6, 2026
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Unintended Consequences: Exploring Diverse Black Perspectives on Brown v. Board of Education
Covering the 1954 Supreme Court ruling and its aftermath for Black communities, including school closures, teacher dismissals, and trauma faced by students integrating white schools.
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2026 NCHE Conference
Featured Enrichment Excursion:
Rosa Parks Museum
To register, go to:
ncheteach.org/conference/r...
To learn more about the excursions, go to:
ncheteach.org/conference/e...
