Awards to USA K-12 Teachers for Excellence in American History Education

National History Teacher of the Year

Agency

Foundation

GrantWatch ID#

150599

Funding Source

The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Geographic Focus

All USA
USA Territories: American Samoa (USA); Guam (USA); Puerto Rico (USA); Virgin Islands (USA); Northern Mariana Islands (USA);

Important Dates

Deadline: 04/30/23

Grant Description

Awards of $1,000 and one award of $10,000 to honor USA and territories K-12 American history teachers for excellence in the field. Nominations are welcome on behalf of educators who demonstrate commitment, leadership, and creativity, as well as effective use of sources. Award categories include state history teachers of the year and national history teacher of the year.

All nominated teachers must meet the following criteria:

A demonstrated commitment to teaching American history (including state and local history)
Evidence of creativity and imagination in the classroom
Effective use of documents, artifacts, historic sites, oral histories, and other primary sources to engage students with American history.

Consideration of these factors will be based on the grade level taught in order to accommodate the teaching requirements of both generalist and specialist teachers.

All state winners are finalists for the National History Teacher of the Year Award. A panel of former national winners, renowned historians, and master teachers reviews all state winners’ materials and selects the National History Teacher of the Year.

Recipient

Eligibility

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)

Additional Eligibility Criteria

Any full-time educator of grades K–12 who teaches American history (including state and local history) is eligible for consideration. American history may be taught as an individual subject or as part of other subjects, such as social studies, reading, or language arts.

Eligible generalist and specialist teachers in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Department of Defense schools, and US Territories are encouraged to apply.

All nominated teachers must meet the following criteria:
- At least three years of classroom teaching experience
- Will teach for at least one year following the award year
- A demonstrated commitment to teaching American history
- Evidence of creativity and imagination in the classroom
- Effective use of documents, artifacts, historic sites, oral histories, and other primary sources to engage students with American history

Ineligible

- Past state and national winners are not eligible.
- Self-nominations are not accepted.

Pre-Application Information

Timeline:
- Deadline for 2023 nominations: April 30, 2023
- Deadline for 2023 nominees to submit supporting materials: May 31, 2023
- All nominees will be notified of the results by the Gilder Lehrman Institute in July.
- The National History Teacher of the Year is announced and honored in the fall.

Nominations can be made by a student, parent, colleague, or principal or other administrator familiar with the teacher’s work. All nominees will be notified with full instructions for submitting supporting materials to complete their nominations.

Eligibility: https://www.gilderlehrman.org/programs-and-events/national-history-teacher-year/eligibility
FAQs: https://www.gilderlehrman.org/programs-and-events/national-history-teacher-year/frequently-asked-questions

Estimated Size of Grant

- National winner chosen from among state winners receives a $10,000 prize presented at an award ceremony in their honor in New York City.
- State winners receive a $1,000 prize, an archive of classroom resources, and recognition at a ceremony in their state.

Contact Information

Submit a Nomination Online: https://www.gilderlehrman.org/national-history-teacher-year-nomination

For any questions, email nhtoy@gilderlehrman.org

The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
49 West 45th Street, 2nd floor
New York, NY 10036

(646) 366-9666
INFO@GILDERLEHRMAN.ORG

Awards to USA K-12 Teachers for Excellence in American History Education

National History Teacher of the Year

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