A great read! NC teacher Valencia Abbott shares powerful strategies to support rural students! At NC History Day, we see how research & storytelling help students connect with their local history in impactful ways.

Are you mentoring NHD students this year? Do you have questions about National History Day? Then check out the US National Archives as they host office hours to offer support and answer questions about NHD on January 8th at 7 p.m. Learn more at https://t.co/zcl139xQHM!

📢Remember to self-nominate by January 3rd for NHD's 2025 Teacher of the Year Award. Visit https://t.co/dH3zsxQ3xH, to learn more and submit your nomination.

If you are interested in attending, please email nchistoryday@dncr.nc.gov or send us a message so that we can update you on details.

Are you a middle or high school educator in NC's northeast corner and interested in getting started with NHD? We are planning a free introductory workshop on Saturday, January 25th, in Elizabeth City that will include lunch, materials, and a stipend to cover your time.

We wish everyone a wonderful winter break and a happy holiday season! We look forward to seeing some amazing projects in 2025! #NHD2025

Interested in an environmental topic? Explore Carl Schenck and the Biltmore Forest School. Questions to consider: Who is responsible for protecting forests? How did the Biltmore Forest School contribute to the continued protection rights of forests? #NHDTopicIdeas #NHD2025

For our visual heavy categories, don't forget to hunt down some high-quality images to enhance your project! Consider exploring a museums digital collection or actual archives. Remember, the visuals you choose should be sharp and impactful, no matter the size. #NHDTips #NHD2025

Consider exploring Richard Petty's advocacy for NASCAR safety and how that applies to rights and responsibilities in sports. Petty served as president of the Professional Drivers Association, which addressed issues like driver safety. #NHDTopicIdeas #NHD2025

As students continue to research their topics, some may be ready to begin writing their annotations. Those who are should remember to keep them brief and that an annotation should NOT summarize the source but help the reader assess its value to your research. #NHDTips #NHD2025

For today’s topic idea, consider exploring the 1935 creation of the NC Rural Electrification Authority. For a research question, consider how the NCREA may have conflicted with the Federal Rural Electrification Adminstration. #NHDTopicIdeas #NHD2025

📢NHD's 2025 Teacher of the Year Award is open for self-nominations. Visit https://t.co/dH3zsxQBnf, to learn more and submit your nomination by deadline.

Searching for sources? Check out the sources gathered by GovInfo at https://t.co/eLSbZc3N4k, related to this year's theme. They provide access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government to assist with project research. #NHDTips #NHD2025

OTD in 1981 Mel A. Tomlinson, Master of Ballet and Modern Dance, debuted as the only African American member of the New York City Ballet. Those interested in the arts may consider studying his life and work and how it ties with rights and responsibilities. #NHDTopicIdeas #NHD2025

For our exhibit students, remember that it’s helpful to design your exhibit in a way that makes it easy to tweak later! Think about using things like Velcro, clips, putty, or any other clever solutions you can come up with. Be creative and innovative! #NHD2025 #NHDTips

Always nice to see teachers highlighted for all their amazing work to keep students engaged in learning history!

Some Friday inspiration!

Students creating a website project should refer to the new guide on Counting Words on an NHD Website at https://t.co/PiG9cHPIXf. To all our students remember, student-composed words include everything you write yourself, such as captions, timelines, and other original content.

For today’s #NHDTopicIdea, consider the NC Commission of Indian Affairs. Created in 1971, it focuses on resource coordination, cultural protection, and rights awareness. How does the creation of this commission reflect the right of representation in government? #NHD2025

Three NC schools are joining the Silent Heroes®: Untold Stories from Veterans of the Korean War program! Students will explore personal narratives, honoring veterans’ courage and sacrifices. Congrats to these schools for preserving history and inspiring civic engagement!