NATIONAL HISTORY DAY IN NEW MEXICO TEACHER WORKSHOP
![Photo of Amy Page leading a teacher workshop. The screen at the front has a photo of Barbie and reads, "Barbie: Equality Rights and Marketing Responsibilities"](https://newmexicohumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/NHD-TeacherWorkshop2024-web30.jpg)
What happens when educators from across New Mexico come together to ignite a passion for history in their students? The answer lies in the success of the New Mexico Humanities Council’s (NMHC) recent “National History Day (NHD) in New Mexico Teacher Workshop.” Led by Amy Page, 2022 NHD Teacher…
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY 2024 NATIONAL CONTEST
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The NMHC is proud to announce the successful conclusion of National History Day in New Mexico, 2024 celebrating “Turning Points in History.” Fifty-eight students, from New Mexico, attended the contest at the University of Maryland June 9-13, 2024 with their teachers, parents, guardians, and families…
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY NATIONAL CONTEST
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The National History Day (NHD) National Contest “is the culmination of the annual competition cycle and a celebration of student scholarship. After spending months on project research and preparation, and successfully competing at local and affiliate contests, student scholars are invited to…
SPOTLIGHT ON NATIONAL HISTORY DAY JUDGE
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History Day judges play an important role in the success of our History Day program, serving not only as evaluators of student projects but also as mentors and educators who inspire the next generation of young historians. They are fundamental to the program, offering their time and knowledge to…
STAFF UPDATE: INTRODUCING OUR NEWEST MEMBER
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Please join us in welcoming Stephanie Wilson as our new full-time NHD (National History Day) Contest Coordinator. Stephanie brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously taught NHD at Hope Christian School, Rio Rancho Middle School, and Tony Hillerman Middle School. She holds a mas…
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY JUDGE TRAINING WORKSHOPS
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With a population that is 48 percent Hispano and more than 10 percent Indigenous, fewer than 10 percent of the judges for New Mexico’s National History Day program are people of color. We are working to change this. Thanks to a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and partnerships…
EMPOWERING EDUCATORS WITH NATIONAL HISTORY DAY WORKSHOPS
![Educators Amy Page and Lynn O'Hara at a NHD teacher workshop](https://newmexicohumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/NMHC-NHD-Teacher-Workshop-Oct-2023b-web30.jpg)
Lynne O’Hara, Program Director for National History Day, visited New Mexico in October to conduct teacher workshops in Albuquerque and Farmington. Lynne’s dynamic program included lessons on how to analyze primary sources and how to evaluate NHD projects. A total of 24 educators participated, rep…