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August 29, 2024

Statement from National History Day Executive Director Cathy Gorn on Teaching History in America 

Change is impossible without challenge, and progress cannot be made without perspective. We must trust our teachers to foster the critical thinking and research skills necessary for students to grapple with the many undercurrents of the diverse and difficult aspects of our history.

September 18, 2021

Statement from National History Day Executive Director Cathy Gorn on Violence at the U.S. Capitol

We know that critical thinking is crucial, and historical perspective is paramount. We must continue to foster the empathy our students need to understand each other and the world around them. The most effective way to do that is through the study of history.

January 7, 2021

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