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
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…
VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS FOR NATIONAL HISTORY DAY
Starting Wednesday, December 4, 2024, virtual office hours will be held every Wednesday from 3:15pm to 4:15 pm. Contact Stephanie Wilson for the link to Wednesday Office Hours. If this time does not work, please email Stephanie to arrange a more convenient time. These office hours are an opportunity to ask…
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY 2025 REGIONAL CONTESTS
Registration for regional competitions will open on January 1st. There will be an informational meeting for teachers, students, and parents on the competition process and expectations for the regional, state, and national levels. Details for the meeting will be announced soon. For any…
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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.