The New York State Archives invites students statewide to enter the 27th Annual Student Research Awards Contest. The contest is open to all New York State students in grades 4 - 12 who use historical records in their research projects. Three awards will be presented in the fall of 2017.
Further information can be obtained by calling (518) 474-6926 or visiting the Archives website at http://www.archives.nysed.gov/
Library of Congress 2017 Summer Teacher Institutes
Library of Congress 2017 Summer Teacher Institutes-Teaching with Primary Sources
The Library of Congress is now accepting applications for its week-long summer institutes for K-12 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.
General Focus - open to K-12 educators across all content areas:
Dates: June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14
Science, Technology, and Engineering Focus - recommended for K-12 educators who teach science, technology, or engineering, or collaborate with those who do:
Dates: July 17-21
WWI Focus - recommended for K-12 educators who teach some aspect of WWI as part of their curriculum, or collaborate with those who do:
Dates: July 31-August 4
Cost: None
. However, participants will be responsible for transportation to and from Washington, D.C., and any required overnight accommodations.
Applications are due March 17 and require a letter of recommendation. Learn more and apply
here: