Du Bois in Paris – Exposition Universelle, 1900
Posted by: Danna Bell
What can your students discover about W.E.B. DuBois and the Paris exposition
Posted in: African American History, Development of the Industrial United States (1877-1914)
Archive: February 2020 (10 Posts)
Developing Students’ Discipline-Specific Thinking by Studying Cultural Documentation
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
The February 2020 Sources and Strategies article from Social Education suggests that studying a photograph may serve as an entry point to further exploration of a city, including its history, geography, economics, and the role of civics in shaping the community.
Posted in: Culture and Folklife
Exploring Census-Taking Processes Through the Years with Primary Sources
Posted by: Danna Bell
Now in 2020, over 100 years after this photograph was taken, the United States is once again preparing to undertake its decennial census, mandated by the U.S. Constitution for the purpose of determining how many seats in Congress go to each state.
Posted in: Government and Law, Science Technology and Math
Celebrating the Tuskegee Airmen
Posted by: Danna Bell
The heroic actions of the Tuskegee Airmen left a legacy for all to remember. The airmen broke barriers by becoming the first African American military fighter and bomber pilots in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II.
Posted in: African American History, Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945)
Teaching Civic Ideals and the Writing Process using Primary Sources
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
The Rosa Parks Papers at the Library of Congress testify to her courage, humility, and depth. They also reflect how she inspired others. Evaluating those documents based on their historical context, word choice, and revisions can deepen students’ understanding of her life and impact on the civil rights movement.
Posted in: African American History, Contemporary United States (1945-present)
Announcing an Idea Book for Educators related to Women’s Suffrage
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
The Library of Congress and HISTORY are pleased to announce the publication of a special Idea Book for Educators. It is a companion to the Library of Congress exhibition Shall Not Be Denied: Women Fight for the Vote, and features ideas for teaching with primary sources in a variety of media.
Posted in: News and Events, Women's History
Call for Applications: Journalism or Economics Teacher-in-Residence Position
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
The Learning and Innovation Office of the Library of Congress is seeking applications from current K-12 journalism or economics teachers for one Teacher-in-Residence position during the 2020-21 school year
Posted in: News and Events
Call for Applications: 2020 Library of Congress Literacy Awards
Posted by: Danna Bell
Created and supported by philanthropist David M. Rubenstein, the Literacy Awards Program is designed to broaden and stimulate public understanding of the essential role of literacy in all aspects of society.
Posted in: News and Events
Transcribe the Rosa Parks Papers for African American History Month
Posted by: Danna Bell
The Library of Congress is highlighting the life of Rosa Parks during this year's African American History Month. One way you can participate in this year's celebration is by helping transcribe her papers on the Library’s By the People crowdsourcing web site.
Posted in: African American History, News and Events