Introducing Jen Reidel, the 2019-20 Library of Congress Teacher in Residence
Meet Jen Reidel, the 2019-2020 Library of Congress Teacher in Residence.
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Gleaning Veterans’ Stories and Primary Sources Related to Military Service
Go beyond the Veterans History Project to learn more about the experience of United States veterans.
Using American Archive of Public Broadcasting Resources to Engage Students in the Past and Present
The American Archive of Public Broadcasting (AAPB), a collaboration between the Library of Congress and WGBH in Boston, offers a robust collection of some 52,000 public radio and television resources representing the past sixty years of American life.
A Chance to Be Curious and Practice Wonder: My Year at the Library of Congress
This post is by Jen Reidel, the 2019-2020 Library of Congress Civics Teacher in Residence. Through research, writing, presenting, and interaction with educators and colleagues on the Learning and Innovation Office (LIO) team, I have come to broaden what I see as civic education and the power of primary sources for all subject areas and ages.
Online Education Events June 9th and 10th: A Look Back at a Year of Adventure and Finding Resources on LOC.gov
Join us for our Library of Congress summer of Professional Development opportunities.
Using Primary Source Sets in Remote Learning Environments
Explore how to use the Library of Congress Primary Source Sets in remote learning environments.
This Week in Office Hours: Congress.gov and the Influenza Epidemic in 1918
This week in Office Hours learn about using Congress.gov and primary sources relating to the influenza pandemic of 1918.
Using Primary Sources to Explore Civic Virtue During Times of Crisis
This post is by Jen Reidel, the 2019-2020 Library of Congress Civics Teacher in Residence. During periods of crisis, Americans have often been called to practice civic virtue, placing the common good above individual need. Children historically have actively supported national objectives during wartime in age appropriate ways, including buying and selling war savings stamps, collecting […]
Teaching Civic Ideals with Primary Sources: Due Process of Law
This post is by Jen Reidel, the 2019-2020 Library of Congress Teacher in Residence.
In 1958, President Eisenhower designated May 1 as Law Day to recognize the influence of the rule of law within our government and society. Use primary sources to facilitate a conversation with students about legal concepts like justice and due process.
Office Hours for April 28th and 30th: Tour the Jefferson Building from Home and Resources for Law Day
Join us for online office hours. This week tour the Jefferson Building from home and learn about resources you can use to commemorate Law Day.