CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center
The CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center, founded by Holocaust survivor Eva Kor, has become a cornerstone for Holocaust education in Indiana. Its mission is to illuminate the world with…
“An Evening of Light” Essay Contest
Let your Words be a Ripple of Light CANDLES founder and Holocaust survivor Eva Kor lived by four life lessons. Select one lesson and write an essay that explains how…
Terry Fear Holocaust Educator in Action Award
“Do Justice. Love Mercy. March Proudly.” These words guided Terry Fear, a dear friend of CANDLES, who served on the CANDLES Board of Directors and volunteered as a docent at…
The Great Lakes Social Studies Journal
Call for Submissions: Due Date August 30, 2025 The Great Lakes Social Studies Journal (GLSSJ) is excited to announce its expansion to include new editorial board members from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan,…
Government and Politics – Civics for the American Experiment
The Indiana Council for the Social Studies is pleased to highlight a powerful new civics education resource from the Bill of Rights Institute: Government and Politics: Civics for the American…
Hoosier Girls State: Empowering Indiana’s Future Leaders
The American Legion Auxiliary Hoosier Girls State (ALA HGS) is a premier program dedicated to fostering civic engagement, leadership, and a deeper understanding of government among young women in Indiana.…
Chief Richardville House
Take your students on a journey through history at the Chief Richardville House, a National Historic Landmark in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This site was once the home of Chief Jean…
IU Eskenazi Museum of Art
The Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art encourages active learning through direct engagement with art from our wide-ranging collection, which spans nearly every art-producing culture throughout history. Admission and…
Bringing History to Life
Using Student-Written Letters as Authentic Assessments History can often feel like a collection of names, dates, and battles—detached from the real human experiences that shaped the past. But what if…