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We are grateful to have a generous donor community committed to high-quality education. Thank you for your support this past !

If you missed Giving Tuesday, there is still time to participate. By donating any amount, your name will be placed in a raffle to win a free license to Primary Source's newest curriculum, Making Freedom!

Click this link to make a gift: https://buff.ly/3ODIK2k

Learn more about Primary Source’s mission to educate global citizens! We invite you to visit our booth at NCSS today ( #322) and chat about our professional learning programs and curriculum.

Primary Source is excited to be participating at the National Council of the Social Studies conference in Boston, MA, this weekend! We invite you to join us for a presentation or visit us at booth #322.
Register for NCSS at https://buff.ly/3ZcqBi9

We’re thrilled to share that Ed Magazine has featured Primary Source and our journey in creating Investigating History, a culturally responsive, inquiry-based curriculum for grades 5-7! Led by our dedicated team, this comprehensive resource was developed over 3.5 years in collaboration with teachers and scholars. With 350 original lessons, slide decks, and handouts, this free curriculum empowers educators and supports students in learning history through diverse and engaging perspectives.

Read the full story to learn how this curriculum is transforming classrooms and enhancing teaching across Massachusetts. https://buff.ly/3UG1ZLU

History in the (Curriculum) Making Two alums help teachers help students with Primary Sources

At Primary Source, we remain deeply committed to our mission of fostering civic engagement, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of our interconnected world. Regardless of the outcome of any election, our dedication to education and supporting informed, active citizens remains unwavering. We believe that education plays a vital role in empowering individuals to engage thoughtfully and responsibly in our democratic society.

Together, we will continue to support educators, students, and communities in building a more informed, inclusive, and engaged world.

Film Screening & Discussion with Primary Source on Nov. 18

As part of our HistoryThon campaign to amplify African American history, we invite you to join us for a screening of the documentary "Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II," which illuminates the wartime challenges and triumphs of 600,000 Black “Rosie the Riveters” – pioneers who courageously battle racism and sexism to help win the war and created job opportunities in industry and government for all future generations of African American women. They are arguably the most significant group of Black women in the 20th century.

Date: Monday, November 18, 2024
Time: 7-9pm
Attendance is free but space is limited so we ask that everyone registers using this link: https://buff.ly/4faBiHP

Author Linda Sue Park will lead a virtual discussion of her Newbery-Award-winning novel "A Single Shard" on December 3rd! The novel is integrated into Massachusetts’ new Investigating History 7th-grade curriculum on East Asia.

Through the moving story of Tree-Ear, an orphan and potter’s apprentice, Park’s novel illuminates the culture and concerns of 12th century Korea. Learn more about Linda Sue Park’s inspiration and research for "A Single Shard," and ask her your questions directly!

Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time: 4:30-5:30pm
Register here: https://buff.ly/4eSQxoA

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Only 7 days to go until our Civics, Civil Conversation, and the 2024 Election workshop. Ready to equip your students with the tools for civil discourse? Sign up now!
Date: October 22, 2024
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We’re 12 days away from the Civics, Civil Conversation, and the 2024 Election workshop! Ready to help your students navigate tough conversations? Register now!
Date: October 22, 2024 | 📍 Edward M. Kennedy Institute, Boston
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Fall online courses begin October 23rd!

Register for "Engaging Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students & Families" and develop strategies for culturally responsive teaching in both elementary and secondary settings. Or register for "Multicultural History of Colonial & Revolutionary America" and revisit key moments, movements and developments in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries to trace a more diverse story of the nation’s beginnings.

Fall Cohort: October 23 - November 19, 2024
Register: https://buff.ly/4gIbZOj

🎶 Discover Latin Music’s Influence on U.S. Pop Culture! 🎶
Join us March 3 for "Rocking the Américas," where we explore how Latin American artists have shaped U.S. music from the 1950s to today.

Date: March 3, 2025 | 📍 Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation
🔗 https://buff.ly/4dvaBfd

Teaching Hard History to Elementary Learners one-day program takes place on February 5, 2025. Learn age-appropriate ways to discuss topics like slavery and Indigenous history with your students and facilitate empathic and accurate conversations in your classroom.

Date: February 5, 2025 | 📍 Bentley University, Waltham
🔗 https://buff.ly/4eFtsVI

primarysource.org Teaching Hard History to Elementary LearnersOne-Day Programs DateWednesday February 5, 2025 9:00 am – 3:00 pmLocation: Waltham, MA LocationLaCava Center at Bentley University PDPs/Credits5 PDPs FeePartnership educators: no costNon-partnership educators: $500 Especially for grades K-5 Teaching elem...