Here is another resource to share with teachers.  
Laura

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From: JFK Library - EMK Institute <emails@jfklfoundation.org>
Date: Tue, Feb 28, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Subject: Civic learning opportunities for your classroom
To: <LHEDENBERG@barkhamstedschool.org>


 
Start March off right with these civic education programs and resources from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum and Edward M. Kennedy Institute.

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Bring Lessons in Leadership and Civic Engagement to Your Classroom

Start March off right with these civic education programs and resources from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum and Edward M. Kennedy Institute.

CIVIC LEARNING WEEK

Massachusetts Civic Learning Week is back and taking place from March 6-10, 2023! The week is a series of workshops and other events designed to highlight the importance of civic education in Massachusetts and beyond.

Join the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for Civic Learning Week

Edward M. Kennedy Institute

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute invites educators and their classes to join us for Civic Learning Week. Register now the Welcoming Words virtual story hour program (Grades K-3) or the Today’s Vote: Electoral College facilitated virtual Senate simulation (Grades 8-12). Read more about these programs.
 

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Black Americans at the March on Washington in front of the Washington Monument

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum invites your 3rd-5th grade students to participate in Massachusetts Civic Learning Week by joining in our interactive virtual program, Civil Rights, Civic Action. Students will "meet" three young civil rights activists through primary and secondary sources and envision taking civic action in their own lives.
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Interior of JFK Library glass Pavilion with large American flag hanging from ceiling

Civics for All of US

Civics for All of US is a national education initiative from the National Archives that provides interactive distance learning programs for students and professional development for teachers. Presented by JFK Library and other National Archives educators, these programs promote civic literacy and engagement. Apply now for the 2023 Civics for All of US Teacher Institute this summer in Washington, DC.
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SAVE THE DATE!

A student at a program in the Edward m. Kennedy Institute's mock Senate Chamber

Booking Opens March 1 for Summer Programs

Starting Wednesday, March 1 at 7:00 a.m., you'll be able to schedule a summer field trip to the Edward. M. Kennedy Institute through the end of August that best suits the needs of your group, whether it is an in-person visit or a virtual field trip experience. We are able to welcome a maximum of 100 visitors per group for our in-person programs, Tuesdays through Fridays.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Presidents' Day Festival with yellow presidential lectern in front of seal and flanked by American flags. National Archives and JFK Library logos.

Watch the JFK Library's Presidents' Day Festival

Watch history come alive through historical interpreters portraying Presidents John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln, and First Lady Abigail Adams. 

The entire 2023 Presidents' Day Festival performances are online now.

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Laura Hedenberg
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Barkhamsted School
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