Democracy and Capitalism Teachers Institute
The Democracy and Capitalism Teacher’s Institute at the University of Virginia is a professional development program for high school social studies teachers. It is in its third year of operation…
White House History Teacher Institute
The White House History Teacher Institute (WHHTI), offered by the White House Historical Association, is a premier professional development opportunity for K–12 educators seeking to deepen their understanding of U.S.…
Professional Development Opportunity: ABA/FJC Summer Institute for Teachers
The American Bar Association (ABA), in partnership with the Federal Judicial Center (FJC), is offering the ABA/FJC Summer Institute for Teachers — a unique, fully supported professional development experience for…
We the Teachers, Teaching Fellowship
The We the Teachers: Preparing the Next Generation Through History & Civics initiative is a nationally funded professional learning opportunity designed to strengthen K–12 history and civics education in advance…
IKEducation Online Program
The IKEducation Online Program from the Eisenhower Foundation offers students a dynamic way to experience history and civic learning through live, virtual sessions. Each program is led by museum educators…
Latest Generation Film Contest
Are you ready to bring history to life through film? The Latest Generation Film Contest, presented by the Lincoln Presidential Foundation in partnership with The Better Angels Society, invites students…
World of 8 Billion Student Video Contest
Students in grades 6–12 have an exciting opportunity to make their voices heard on global issues through the World of 8 Billion video contest. Each year, this international competition challenges…
The American Legion State Oratorical Contest
High school students in grades 9-12 have the chance to participate in the American Legion State Oratorical Contest, a distinguished “constitutional speech” competition designed to deepen understanding of the U.S.…
“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…