The 2023 Civics for All of US Teacher Institute

Great professional development for Social Studies Teachers! 

“Now Accepting Applications for the 2023 Civics for All of US Teacher Institute in Washington, DC, July 17–21!

The 2023 Civics for All of US Teacher Institute is made possible in part by the National Archives Foundation.

Teachers working with grades 3–12 are invited to apply for the inaugural Civics for All of US Teacher Institute with the National Archives in Washington, DC.

During this week-long program, 20 educators will explore how to use National Archives holdings to teach the civic knowledge and skills students need for civic engagement in the 21st century, with a special emphasis on media literacy. Participants will engage with primary sources to shed light on the successes, failures, debates, and challenges in the history of our democracy and discover resources for sharing diverse perspectives and historically underrepresented voices in classroom civics lessons. This professional development experience will also highlight resources for fostering civic participation at any age through examples of student voices in the archives.

Throughout the week, teachers will:

Take part in special tours and activities within the exhibits of the National Archives Museum.

Discover strategies for teaching with primary sources and making civics connections across the curriculum in hands-on sessions developed by National Archives educators across the country, including the Presidential Libraries and Center for Legislative Archives.

Explore how landmarks and institutions in the nation’s capital can enhance students’ civic learning through site visits.

Take part in collaborative group work and discussion with educators from across the country.

Create a teaching activity that explores a big civics idea with primary sources from the National Archives.

Upon successful completion of the teacher institute, participants will receive a stipend of $2,450 provided by the National Archives Foundation. Participants will be responsible for making their own travel and lodging arrangements.

Applications are being accepted through March 31, 2023.”