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Minnesota Center for Social Studies Education

Minnesota Center for Social Studies EducationHelping students make sense of the world—and their place in it. About Social Studies Education When students investigate real questions and connect history to their communities, they build critical thinking skills, strengthen literacy and historical context, and develop the skills needed to navigate a complex world.  We work… Read More

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Poetry Pathways

Poetry PathwaysPoetry Mini-Grants for K-5 Classrooms About Poetry Pathways Poetry is vital to Minnesota communities, serving as a powerful medium for cultural expression, community building, and drawing attention to important stories and issues, while also providing a space for healing and reflection. It plays a crucial role in education and… Read More

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Minnesota Center for Civic Education

Minnesota Center for Civic Education About Minnesota Center for Civic Education The Minnesota Humanities Center is Minnesota’s state coordinator for We the People and Project Citizen, nationally recognized civic education programs administered by the Center for Civic Education. Together, these programs support constitutional learning and project-based… Read More

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Navigating the U.S. History Eras

Navigating the U.S. History ErasA Professional Learning Series for K–12 Educators  About Navigating the U.S. History Eras Navigating the U.S. History Eras: Content, Pedagogy, and Inquiry in the Classroom, presented by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC), is a yearlong professional learning opportunity supporting… Read More

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Supporting Indigenous Education for All

Supporting Indigenous Education for AllK-12 Educator Resources Indigenous Education The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) works to ensure all Minnesota students have access to accurate, respectful, and meaningful learning about Indigenous histories, cultures, and contemporary lives. We collaborate with Tribal Nations, educators, and national partners to integrate Native perspectives into classrooms… Read More

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Native American Lives Series

Native American Lives SeriesDakota and Ojibwe Biographies for 4th-8th Grades About the Native American Lives Series The Native American Lives Series shares real life stories of Dakota and Ojibwe leaders, artists, activists, and elders who have been influential for their communities and have shaped Minnesota and the nation. Co-edited by… Read More

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Resistance, Resilience, & Reimagination

Resistance, Resilience, & ReimaginationTeacher Mentorship for Teachers of Color and American Indian Teachers Join teachers of color and American Indian teachers from across the state in a year-long program designed to engage participants in navigating education systems with resistance, resilience, and reimagination. Contact Us Corey China… Read More

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Alabama Civil Rights Field Study

Alabama Civil Rights Field StudyJoin Us for a Transformative Journey through Civil Rights History Minnesota Humanities Center Presents: The Alabama Civil Rights Field Study August 4-10, 2024 | Birmingham, Selma, Montgomery, and Tuskegee, Alabama  Registration for this offering is closed. Questions? Eden Bart eden@mnhum.org Sung… Read More

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There IS A Balm In Gilead National Conference (MN Educator Track)

There IS A Balm In Gilead National Conference Minnesota Educator Track The Modern Civil Rights Movement forced the nation to re-think, re-examine, and re-structure how it dealt with issues of race, justice, and citizenship. Join Minnesota educators at the national conference, There IS a Balm in Gilead: Healing from… Read More

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BIPOC Educator Institute

BIPOC Educator InstituteNavigating & Thriving You’re Invited! Come join other early career teachers of color and American Indian teachers (TOCAIT) from across Minnesota for an intensive Educator Institute experience that is designed to engage participants in navigating education systems with Resistance, Resilience and Reimagination. Contact Us Corey China… Read More