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
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
Minnesota Center for Civic Education Turning Civic Learning into Action The Minnesota Humanities Center administers programs that help students build knowledge around the constitution, civics, and public policy. MHC is the state’s coordinator for Project Citizen and We the People, two civic education programs led by the national… Read More
Voices ForwardA Teen Poetry and Public Humanities Initiative About Voices Forward Voices Forward is a poetry and public humanities initiative for emerging youth poets (ages 13-19) from across Minnesota. Poets will explore the Smithsonian Folklife Festival’s themes: Remembering Together Harmonizing Together Moving Together Building Together… Read More
Minnesota Youth Poet LaureateSubmissions open February 1-March 16, 2026 About Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate The Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate (MYPL) celebrates our nation’s top youth poets who are committed to artistic excellence, civic engagement, and social impact. Teen writers (ages 13-19) are invited to submit a portfolio of their original… Read More
50th Joint CommemorationRecognizing the end of the Vietnam War, Secret War in Laos, and Southeast Asian conflict The 50th Joint Commemoration honored the intertwined histories of the Vietnam War, Secret War in Laos, and Southeast Asian conflict and their lasting impacts on the Cambodian, Lao, Hmong, Vietnamese communities and Minnesota… Read More
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
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
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
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