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Division of Education Programs for School Teachers

From Chaucer to Existentialism: the National Endowment for the Humanities supports tuition-free professional development programs each summer for American school teachers. Deadline for applications is March 1st! Explore the complete list now…

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Teaching American Philosophy

Teaching American Philosophy is a one of a kind resource for high school teachers looking for ways to introduce students to the philosophical ideas and debates that are central to American history, literature, political science, and science.

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February 13, 1826

The American Temperance Society, the first national organization to advocate prohibition, founded

February 13, 1841

Andrew Bradford publishes first magazine in colonies, “The American Magazine,” beating Benjamin Franklin by three days

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EDSITEment's Guide to Black History Month Teaching Resources

In this special revised and updated feature for Black History Month, teachers, parents, and students will find a collection of NEH-supported websites and EDSITEment-developed lessons that tell the four-hundred-year old story of African Americans from slavery through freedom and citizenship to the presidency.

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Emily Dickinson: An American Poet for All Seasons

EDSITEment celebrates the life and work of American poet Emily Dickinson, including her talents as baker and gardener.

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Lincoln's Writings: Multimedia Edition

The Multi-Media Edition the “House Divided Project” at Dickinson College offers 150 of Abraham Lincoln's most teachable documents organized around five major themes and designed provide key alignments with the Common Core State Standards.

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BackStory with the American History Guys

A public radio program and podcast from the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities that puts current events into a historical perspective. Listen live, stream on your device, and explore the site's rich archive for your classroom.

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