VIRTUAL NHD JUDGE TRAININGS
WHO: Anyone interested in becoming a judge for NHD in N.M.
WHAT: Virtual training sessions
WHERE: Zoom
WHEN: February 6th, 10th, and 13th
CONTACT: NHD in N.M. Senior Advisor, Heather McClenahan
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INTRODUCTION TO NHD JUDGE TRAINING
February 6th, Zoom
Are you curious about the National History Day 2024-2025 theme, “Rights and Responsibilities in History,” or interested in serving as a judge for this year’s contest? We invite you to join us for an informational session to explore the theme and learn more about becoming an NHD judge.
INTRODUCTION TO 2025 NHD THEME: RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
February 10th, Zoom
If you are interested in learning more about the NHD 2025 theme “rights and responsibilities in history” and/or interested in becoming an NHD in NM judge, please join us.
JUDGE REFRESHER COURSE
February 13th, Zoom
For current NHD judges, we’re offering a virtual refresher training to help you prepare for this year’s contest.
Sign up for any of the virtual judge trainings by contacting Senior Advisor Heather McClenahan.
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY
EVENTS, NEWS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
FROM NEW MEXICO TO MARYLAND: HISTORY DAY STUDENTS READY FOR NATIONALS
The New Mexico Humanities Council hosted its annual National History Day (NHD) in New Mexico contest on April 11 at Central New Mexico Community College. The event was an overwhelming success bringing together more than 260 students from more than 40 schools from across the state—nearly doubling…
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HISTORY DAY T-SHIRT DESIGN WINNER!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HISTORY DAY T-SHIRT DESIGN WINNER! WHO: Isaac DuarteWHAT: History Day t-shirt design contest winner announcementWHERE: Lordsburg, N.M.WHEN: March, 2025CONTACT: New Mexico History Day State Coordinator, Stephanie Wilson
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY IN NM STATE CONTEST
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY IN NM STATE CONTEST WHO: Students, educators, and volunteers from throughout N.M.WHAT: National History Day in NM state contestWHERE: Central New Mexico Community College Main CampusWHEN: April
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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.