February 29, 2024
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn more about the creation of fire escapes and the woman who created the external ladders used in many early 20th century buildings.
Posted in: Science Technology and Math , Women's History
February 27, 2024
Posted by: Danna Bell
Information on ways to keep track of volunteer activities and hours for those working on the By the People project.
Posted in: News and Events , Teaching Tools
February 22, 2024
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
Learn more about the Library's Pinterest board for educators.
Posted in: News and Events
February 20, 2024
Posted by: Danna Bell
In this post by Abby Krolik learning how slowing down when using primary sources can help expand opportunities for analysis and critical thinking.
Posted in: Teaching Strategies
February 15, 2024
Posted by: Danna Bell
Help students learn about yellow journalism and how to analyze cartoons created during this era in history.
Posted in: Development of the Industrial United States (1877-1914)
February 13, 2024
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn more about the new Emerging Strategies award given as part of the Library of Congress Literary Awards program.
Posted in: Literacy , News and Events
February 8, 2024
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
This post is excerpted from a reflection submitted by Janine D’Elia, a science educator from Virginia, who participated in a 2023 summer teacher institute at the Library of Congress. Applications for the summer 2024 onsite institutes are open until February 16.
Posted in: Contemporary United States (1945-present) , News and Events , Science Technology and Math
February 6, 2024
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn about Douglass Day and how bringing transcription activities into the classroom can support student learning and engagement.
Posted in: African American History , Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877) , News and Events
February 1, 2024
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn more about Provident Hospital of Chicago; created to support the African American Community in Chicago.
Posted in: African American History