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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
“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 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.…
We the People Competition: Strengthening Civic Understanding and Public Speaking Skills As a high school social studies teacher, I am always looking for opportunities that challenge my students to think…