Social Studies

Giving voice to the voiceless: Integrating diverse narratives into history education

With professional development money seemingly dwindling every year, educators are finding it harder and harder to learn new and innovative ways to teach America’s past and help students connect with it. While we know how to teach the flawed pantheon of historical figures, many of our students fail to see someone who looks or thinks like them.

By |2021-02-03T16:16:31-05:00February 3, 2021|

Black History Month lessons from KET

Kentucky Educational Television (KET) is offering videos and other materials to help teachers incorporate Kentucky studies into Black History Month lessons.

By |2021-02-02T15:40:17-05:00February 2, 2021|

National History Day going virtual for 2021

The Kentucky Historical Society is prepared to help teachers and students participate in National History Day in Kentucky (NHDKy) for 2021. The theme for this year’s projects and contests is “Communication in History: The Key to Understanding.”

By |2020-12-03T13:07:25-05:00December 3, 2020|

Civics Unplugged student fellowship

Civics Unplugged, a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) social enterprise whose mission is to empower the leaders of Generation Z to build the future of American democracy, has opened applications for the Civics Unplugged Fellowship 2021.

By |2022-06-22T11:22:15-04:00November 23, 2020|
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