[Michlib-l] NEWS RELEASE: Two Michigan teachers selected to compete for coveted national award

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Historical Society of Michigan

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For Immediate Release


 


Two Michigan teachers selected to compete for coveted national award


 


LANSING, Mich.-From the scores of educators who participated in Michigan
History DayR (National History Day in Michigan), the Historical Society of
Michigan, administrator of the program, has selected two teachers to vie for
the Harris History Teacher of the Year award during the National History Day
competitions, which take place in College Park, Maryland, June 10-14, 2018.
Jennifer Gradowski of Christa McAuliffe Middle School in Bay City was chosen
for the junior division, and John Beck of Heritage Christian Academy in
Kalamazoo was selected for the senior division. The Harris History Teacher
of the Year award is sponsored by James F. Harris and awarded to one middle
school and one high school teacher annually. The two national winners will
be announced on June 14.

To be selected to compete for the teacher of the year award, an educator
must demonstrate a commitment to engaging students in historical learning
through innovative use of primary sources, implementation of active learning
strategies to foster historical thinking skills, and participation in the
National History Day Contest. A team of teachers and historians choose the
two national winners, who will receive $5,000 each in addition to the
coveted title of teacher of the year.

The History Day program offers a fascinating opportunity to move beyond
routine learning. Based on an annual theme, students choose to explore and
research a local, national or international historical topic. The theme for
2018 is Conflict & Compromise in History. Michigan's 59 student state
finalists will present their work in one of five categories-performances,
exhibits, papers, websites and documentaries-at the National History Day
competition. 

The Historical Society of Michigan is the state's oldest cultural
organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and
explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses
on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming,
and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote
Michigan's rich history.

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