TIME TO CHOOSE YOUR NHD TOPIC
WHO: N.M. State Historian Rob Martinez and NHD State Advisor Heather McClenahan
WHAT: “Rights and Responsibilities” topic inspiration
WHERE: YouTube
CONTACT: New Mexico History Day State Coordinator, Stephanie Wilson.
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We hope students are excited about their topics, but if you’re still searching for inspiration, check out this video featuring NM State Historian, Rob Martinez, where he dives into local topics with Rob Martinez on Rights and Responsibilities in NM History. Whether you’re exploring civil rights, key historical figures, or pivotal moments in our state’s history, this resource is a great starting point.
We’re also available to support teachers through classroom visits across the state, offering guidance and resources. Let us know if you’d like to schedule a visit-we’d love to stop by and help spark historical curiosity in your classroom! For more information, contact State Contest Coordinator, Stephanie Wilson.
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY
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NATIONAL HISTORY DAY — JUDGES TRAINING
Join us on Saturday, February 1, 2025 for our NHD in NM Judge Training at Central New Mexico from 9am-12pm. This session will provide practical guidance on understanding the National History Day process, and help you effectively evaluate and support the development of NHD projects. This training…
NHD LIBRARY DAYS
NHD LIBRARY DAYS WHO: NHD Teachers and StudentsWHAT: January 10th and 22ndWHERE: Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Southeastern N.M.WHEN: January 10th and 22nd, additional resources available upon requestCONTACT: New Mexico History
NHD TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD PROCESS
This year the NHD National Office has updated the process for nominating teachers for the “Teacher of the Year” award. This year, teachers are asked to nominate themselves. If you would like to be nominated go to NHD Teacher of the Year Self-Nomination Form and fill out the form…
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NATIONAL HISTORY DAY
Helping student historians and their teachers study the past to inform the present and shape the future.
ABOUT NATIONAL HISTORY DAY® (NHD):
NHD is a non-profit organization based in College Park, Maryland, that seeks to improve the teaching and learning of history. The National History Day Contest was established in 1974 and currently engages more than half a million students every year in conducting original research on historical topics of interest. Students present their research as a documentary, exhibit, paper, performance, or website. Projects compete first at the local and affiliate levels, where the top entries are invited to the National Contest at the University of Maryland at College Park. NHD is sponsored in part by, HISTORY®, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Park Service, Southwest Airlines, the Crown Family Foundation, The Better Angels Society, the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, and the Diana Davis Spencer Foundation. For more information, visit NHD.org.
ABOUT NATIONAL HISTORY DAY® IN NEW MEXICO:
History Day in New Mexico is open to elementary, middle, and high school students statewide. The program is organized and sponsored by the New Mexico Humanities Council. NMHC offers online and in-person professional development for teachers as well as student events.