COLLEGE PARK, MD – National History Day® (NHD) proudly supports the Strengthening Civics Education Act, a bipartisan measure introduced by Senators Chris Coons (DE) and John Cornyn (TX) to improve access to civics education across the country.
Quality civics and history education is fundamental to the next generation’s understanding and thoughtful engagement in civic life. As an organization deeply committed to improving the teaching and learning of history, we see firsthand how history education directly impacts students’ community engagement. Through our contest and educational programs, students dive into local histories, gain the analytical and inquiry skills required to be engaged citizens, and are often inspired by their NHD projects to engage in civic processes themselves and create meaningful change in the world.
This bill recognizes that the best way to support student learning is, foremost, to support their teachers. By promoting the development and use of civics-based history educational materials, and providing educator development and learning opportunities, we can be better assured that our teachers have the support and resources they need.
“Students’ knowledge of U.S. history and their ability to act like a historian- question sources, conduct research, and think individually- is foundational for supporting the growth of civic-minded individuals and leaders,” said National History Day Executive Director, Dr. Cathy Gorn. “I’m excited to see legislation like the Strengthening Civics Education Act encourage such learning in schools and increase access to civic education across the country, making democracy possible.”
A proud member of the CivxNow coalition, the nation’s largest cross-partisan coalition working to prioritize civics education with over 410 members, National History Day is committed to supporting legislation that improves the teaching and learning of history and endorses the Strengthening Civics Education Act.
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O National History Day
NHD to organizacja non-profit z siedzibą w College Park w stanie Maryland, której celem jest poprawa nauczania i uczenia się historii. Założona w 1974 roku, NHD angażuje obecnie ponad pół miliona studentów rocznie w prowadzenie oryginalnych badań na interesujące ich tematy historyczne i wspiera nauczycieli poprzez możliwości rozwoju zawodowego. Studenci prezentują swoje badania w formie filmu dokumentalnego, wystawy, artykułu, spektaklu lub strony internetowej. Projekty rywalizują najpierw na poziomie lokalnym i partnerskim, a najlepsze zgłoszenia są zapraszane do corocznego Konkursu Krajowego na Uniwersytecie Maryland w College Park. NHD jest częściowo sponsorowane przez Fundację Charytatywną Joyful Noise, Stowarzyszenie Better Angels, Fundację Rodziny Bezos, Bibliotekę Kongresu, Fundację Dr. Scholl, Fundację Globalnej Edukacji Behring oraz Służbę Parków Narodowych. Więcej informacji można znaleźć na stronie: nhd.org.
