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American Experiments

How can we form a more perfect union? Check out new interactive lesson plans on democracy and the nation we build together.

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Young People Shake Up Elections (History Proves It)

Need resources about how youth have impacted elections in the United States?

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Becoming US

A new educational resource for high school teachers and students to learn immigration and migration history in a more accurate and inclusive way.

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Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month. How are you highlighting women's contributions to history in your classroom?

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