Women's History Month

Every year March

Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month – commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.

A Look Ahead at Women's History Month 2020

Stay tuned for these 5 forthcoming posts around the connections between women’s history, women’s activism, and education this Women's History Month.

Celebrate Women's History

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Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the

Citizenship Resources for Women's History Month

Why March is National Women’s History Month | National Women's History Alliance

The best US exhibitions for Women's History Month 2020

From a look back at the history of women’s marches to a group show highlighting African female artists, there’s a wide variety of artwork to celebrate

New Mighty Girl Books for Women's History Month 2020

A Mighty Girl's top picks of the best new books for children and teens about incredible women from around the world.

How Women Won The Vote: Teaching Kids About The U.S. Suffrage Movement

25 Books & Films About the Fight for Women's Suffrage in the United States

Setting the Record Straight: Panic and Pandemics | American Libraries Magazine

On February 13, Booklist compiled a list of resources for librarians looking for information on the coronavirus and other epidemics and pandemics. The full list is reprinted here. 

Primary Source Sets | DPLA

The Digital Public Library of America brings together the riches of America’s libraries, archives, and museums, and makes them freely available to the world.

Women and the Temperance Movement | DPLA

The Digital Public Library of America brings together the riches of America’s libraries, archives, and museums, and makes them freely available to the world.

American Aviatrixes: Women with Wings | DPLA

The Digital Public Library of America brings together the riches of America’s libraries, archives, and museums, and makes them freely available to the world.

Women's History Month Law Library of Congress

History of the legislative and presidential documents which established Women's History Month

Statistics in Schools

Important Dates

In mid-March, homes across the country will begin receiving invitations to complete the 2020 Census.

How Tuesdays Became The Day For Most US Elections

Rum cakes. The 1844 presidential election. And an act of Congress.

Politics

Coverage of the 2020 presidential election, the Democratic candidates and Donald Trump’s campaign for a second term.

The Best Resources For Teaching About The 2020 Presidential Election

Prepare to teach the 2020 election with iCivics

Want to teach your students about political systems as the 2020 presidential election approaches? Discover iCivics in the Clever Library.

The Election Collection | PBS LearningMedia

Voting and elections are an essential part of democracy. Keep up with with election news, study the history and process of presidential elections, explore voting rights, and engage in classroom debates with these videos, activities, and lesson plans. Use our interactive Electoral Decoder to explore electoral college results from previous elections, and predict the outcome of the upcoming election. We will continue to add resources to this collection through the 2020 presidental election. Participate in the KQED Youth Media Challenge: Let's Talk About Election 2020. Middle and high school educators across the U.S. are empowering students to share their take on issues that matter to them. Learn how your students can create and publish audio or video commentaries for a national audience. The Election 2020 media challenge is a free, standards-aligned program on KQED Learn, co-hosted by the National Writing Project and PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs.

12 Free Things for St. Patrick’s Day

Curriculum resources include videos, arts & crafts, printables, worksheets, interactive maps, and tutorials for all grade levels, and explore Irish culture, history and traditions.

17 Awesome St. Patrick's Day Activities for Your Classroom

Looking for St. Patrick's Day activities to do with your students? Try some of these math, science, and ELA lessons in your classroom.

How Classroom Political Discussions — Controversies, Too — Prepare Students for Needed Civic Participation | KQED

Students who participate in well-planned discussions about controversial issues at school are better prepared for civic participation than those who stay unchallenged within echo chambers.

Sketchfab Launches Public Domain Dedication for 3D Cultural Heritage

We are pleased to announce that cultural organisations using Sketchfab can now dedicate their 3D scans and models to the Public Domain.

Smithsonian Open Access

Learn more about Smithsonian Open Access

Welcome | Becoming Us

“Conceived in Liberty, Born in Shackles”— How We Talk About and Teach Slavery in American History

Complimentary for NCSS Members Hosted by Kenneth C. Davis, New York Times - Bestselling Author Davis says that “The webinar is not a lecture but a conversation that is specifically designed to produce ideas and strategies that can be implemented in the classroom and beyond.” He asks participating teachers to bring their questions, concerns, and ideas as the webinar focuses on

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