June 2025: Free In-Person PD for Kansas Teachers

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This summer, we are pleased to provide Kansas K–12 teachers with two opportunities to participate in free American history professional development workshops. Each workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will feature a 2.5-hour lecture and Q&A with an eminent scholar, followed by a 2-hour pedagogy session.

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Introducing Emily McCormick, the 2018 Department of Defense Schools History Teacher of the Year

Emily McCormick DoDEA History Teacher of the Year
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Delving into HISTORY NOW Past and Present with Managing Editor Nicole Seary

The Publications Department: Nicole Seary 
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Introducing Michelle Mar, the 2018 Florida History Teacher of the Year

Michelle Mar  Florida History Teacher of the Year 
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The Gilder Lehrman Institute Hosts David Blight Book Talk at Pace University

On Friday, October 19, the Gilder Lehrman Institute and Pace University hosted a book talk and signing with Professor David Blight, award-winning historian and director of the Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition at Yale University.
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Introducing Bill Stevens, the 2018 District of Columbia History Teacher of the Year

Bill Stevens District of Columbia History Teacher of the Year 
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2018 Library Affiliate Program Grants Announced

The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is pleased to announce another successful round of the Library Affiliate Program Grant. Gilder Lehrman Library Affiliates across the country applied for a $400 grant to host one K–12 history program. Five sites were awarded grants this round:   
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Recent Press Mentions

Graduation Ceremony Held for the Gettysburg College–Gilder Lehrman MA in American History

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On Saturday, July 15, Gettysburg College celebrated the achievements of graduates of the Gettysburg College–Gilder Lehrman MA in American History.
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International Press for GLI's Spanish-American Curriculum Partnership with the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute

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The Sentinel Interviews Kevin Weddle on Winning the Gilder Lehrman Prize for Military History

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"In today’s 5 Questions, The Sentinel gave Weddle the opportunity to delve deeper into the research and findings of his book that recently earned him the Gilder Lehrman Prize for Military History."
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