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April 3, 2026

A Teacher’s Guide to Commemorating America’s 250th Anniversary

We the people of the United States have come together in 2026 to commemorate and reflect on 250 years of American history. As we examine the legacy and impact of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America’s founding, educators are presented with a unique opportunity to engage their students not only as scholars, […]

March 6, 2026

Bringing Ohio History to Life: Teaching the Great Flood of 1913

As you look out into rainy Ohio weather this spring and wonder if your students will ever return to outdoor recess again, you’re joining centuries of Ohioans in reflecting with consternation on our state’s ability to dump buckets of rain. Though we may lament our flooded roadways and soggy shoes, the rainy days of the […]

January 26, 2026

Welcome Them Home: How Students Can Honor Vietnam War Veterans Through Service

Special thanks to our guest contributor Mason Farr at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum for bringing the expertise of NVMM to this month's blog. More than nine million men and women served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War era from November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, with more than 58,000 losing their […]

December 12, 2025

Harsh Realities of a Free State: Teaching the Antebellum Period

Special thanks to our guest contributor Kevin Lydy at the National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center (NAAMCC) for writing this blog. “I thought upon coming to a free state like Ohio, that I would find every door thrown open to receive me, but from the treatment I received by the people generally, I found it little better […]

November 26, 2025

Inspiring Young Historians: Why Youth History Day Matters in Your Classroom

Youth History Day offers students a powerful—and often transformative—opportunity to explore the past through meaningful, hands-on inquiry. Designed for 4th and 5th grade learners who are just beginning to develop their research and critical-thinking skills, Youth History Day builds confidence, curiosity, and a strong foundation for future success in Ohio History Day and beyond. For […]

October 16, 2025

Neil Armstrong: Famous Ohioans Transform Interdisciplinary Learning

Special thanks to our guest contributor Chris Moynihan at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum for writing this month's blog. At the Armstrong Air & Space Museum, one of our favorite ways to engage students in history is by sharing stories about Neil Armstrong. Unless they live under a (moon) rock, students likely know that […]

October 9, 2025

Teaching Native American History Month

This November, the United States will observe its 35th annual Native American Heritage Month, honoring the culture, contributions and history of American Indians and Alaskan Natives. Established in August 1990 through a Congressional joint resolution and signed by President George H.W. Bush, Native American Heritage Month has been proclaimed by the sitting President each year […]

August 26, 2025

Teaching Hispanic Heritage Month – Part 4

This year, we’re continuing our tradition of posting resources you can use to bring Latino and Hispanic stories to your classroom. First, just a reminder because definitions are important. Hispanic generally refers to people, cultures, or languages related to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries. Latino refers to people with origins in Latin America, which includes countries in […]

August 4, 2025

From Temperance Tracts to TikTok: Teaching How Ohio’s 1800s Activists Went Viral

Welcome back to school, fellow history educators! As you're stocking up on hand sanitizer and wondering if this is the year you'll finally remember all your students' names by October, you face that perennial challenge of transforming a collection of disparate young minds into a community of engaged learners. But that’s not new. In fact, […]

June 4, 2025

The Future is in Their Hands: Constitutional Roleplay in the Classroom

Thirty middle schoolers are huddled in groups, passionately debating whether their new island nation should have a unicameral or bicameral legislature. One student jumps up—"But wait! If we only have one house, what happens when they all agree on something terrible?" Another counters, "That's why we need the judges to serve for life!" A third […]