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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 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

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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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Increase Engagement through Absent Narratives

Increase Engagement through Absent NarrativesDeepening connections. Empowering communities. About Increase Engagement Through Absent Narratives Increase Engagement Through Absent Narratives is an all-day workshop designed for educators, school administrators, and business, community, and organizational leaders who want to build better relationships with their students, colleagues, clients and/or partners. Workshop participants will use… Read More