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Join Us in Washington, D.C., for NCSS

Posted by: Cheryl Lederle

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Apply Now! Summer 2026 Professional Development at the Library of Congress

Posted by: Michael Apfeldorf

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Young People as Community Members, Helpers and Leaders

Posted by: Colleen Smith

Paleontology, Past and Present: A New Primary Source Set for Educators

Posted by: Colleen Smith

A panoramic map of a town from 1871 showing a river running through the center of the map with street grids on either side of the river.

Teaching About Community and Place with Library of Congress Maps

Posted by: Colleen Smith

Community Helpers, Leaders, and Primary Sources

Posted by: Colleen Smith

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Declaring War on Japan in 1941: Challenging Students to Explore Multiple Perspectives on a Presidential Speech to Congress

Posted by: Cheryl Lederle

Announcing “American Stories: A Reading Road Trip”

Posted by: Colleen Smith

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Community: People and Places – A New Primary Source Set for Educators

Posted by: Colleen Smith