This online course will harness current events to deepen understanding of immigration across American history, from the founding of the nation through today.
Learn to engage diverse students–English Learners, students of color, urban youth, and students from disrupted backgrounds. Immigration has a strong appeal for its power to help these students to connect their experiences and communities to the core curriculum. The topic also captures students' desire to explore issues of social justice.

Event Date:
Fully online. Five days delving into the techniques that makes History's Mysteries students' favorite part of the school day.
"It was so fun to see each of my students have their 'aha moments' as we dug further into the mystery."

Event Date:
July 27-28, 2022 Online and Washington, DC
Join Lee Ann Potter, the Director of Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives at the Library of Congress, and a panel of educators from across the country, including Emerging America staff, from 12 noon - 1:30 on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at the Smithsonian's National Education Summit on July 27-28, 2022.
The conference is free to participants.