Teacher Resources

Teachers, librarians, and advisors are the greatest resource to improve the teaching and learning of history. National History Day’s high-quality classroom resources, professional development opportunities, and guidance are here to support your efforts to teach research skills and advise NHD students.

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Classroom Tools

Lessons for teaching a variety of content areas, developed by teachers for teachers.

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Courses

Virtual programs providing professional development for teachers.

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Institutes

Annual opportunities for student-teacher teams to study history in hands-on ways.

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Teaching Research Skills

Resources to improve the teaching and learning of research skills.

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Advising NHD Students

Guidance for teachers to successfully advise students through the NHD contest process.

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Teacher of the Year

Nominate yourself for the Teacher of the Year Award.

YPCC 2025 Teacher Delegates

Teachers and Students: Apply now for the 2026 Young People's Continental Congress! Applications are due November 14, 2025.

Click here for eligibility criteria and access to the teacher/student application and the parent/guardian permission form.

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