2025 Student Contests: Take a deep dive into American history—and win cash prizes

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This spring, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is pleased to offer a series of contests for students in grades 3 through 12. All contests are free to enter, provide cash prizes for the winners, and allow students the opportunity to explore a particular topic, theme, or individual from American history. 

Learn more about each contest below, and please email education@gilderlehrman.org if you have any questions!

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The Gardiner Foundation Awards a Major Two-Year Grant to the Institute

Grant Will Fund Diverse Gilder Lehrman Institute Programs   The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History has been awarded a $500,000 grant over two years from the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation to support schools and teachers on Long Island, Brooklyn, and Queens in their teaching of American history, thereby strengthening students’ academic performance. 
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Introducing Joe Adragna, the 2018 Louisiana History Teacher of the Year

Joe Adragna  Louisiana History Teacher of the Year 
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Introducing April Deener, the 2018 Kentucky History Teacher of the Year

April Deener Kentucky History Teacher of the Year
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Making History Sing with Sasha Rolón Pereira, Director of the Hamilton Education Program

Sasha Rolón Pereira is the associate director of education and director of the Hamilton Project at the Gilder Lehrman Institute.
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Introducing Kimberly Meller-Angus, the 2018 Iowa History Teacher of the Year

Kimberly Meller-Angus  Iowa History Teacher of the Year 
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Pace–Gilder Lehrman MA Spotlight: The Vietnam War (REGISTER BY DEC 20 FOR THE SPRING)

The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and Pace University offer a Master of Arts in American History through online courses for K–12 teachers. Applications are now open. Click here to apply.  LAST DATE FOR NEW STUDENTS TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO REGISTER FOR SPRING 2019 COURSES: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20! 
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Recent Press Mentions

Graduation Ceremony Held for the Gettysburg College–Gilder Lehrman MA in American History

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On Saturday, July 15, Gettysburg College celebrated the achievements of graduates of the Gettysburg College–Gilder Lehrman MA in American History.
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International Press for GLI's Spanish-American Curriculum Partnership with the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute

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The Sentinel Interviews Kevin Weddle on Winning the Gilder Lehrman Prize for Military History

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"In today’s 5 Questions, The Sentinel gave Weddle the opportunity to delve deeper into the research and findings of his book that recently earned him the Gilder Lehrman Prize for Military History."
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