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The Library of Congress Teachers site has rich primary sources, teaching tools, and PD, and is free to all! Visit us at loc.gov/programs/teach…

#LiteracyAwards Applications are now open! Non-profits, schools, libraries, and government and tribal organizations are encouraged to apply. Learn more about the awards here: loc.gov/programs/libra…

The 2026 #LiteracyAwards applications open next week on Monday, January 5th! Non-profit organizations, schools, public libraries, museums, tribal organizations, and many more are encouraged to apply. See if you’re eligible here: loc.gov/programs/libra…

Planning on applying for the 2026 #LiteracyAwards on January 5th? Learn directly from program staff on what makes a successful application during our Applicant Information Session on January 13th at 2PM EST. Register here: loc.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…

Save the Date! The 2026 #LiteracyAwards Applications open next year on Monday, Jan 5th! If you’re a non-profit organization that promotes literacy, we encourage you to apply. Learn more about the Literacy Awards Program here: loc.gov/literacy?loclr…

15 additional organizations received the 2025 #LiteracyAwards Successful Practices Honorees for literacy practices in Bolstering K-12 Education, Boosting Family Engagement, Exemplifying New Models for Literacy Promotion, and Honoring Storytelling. Apply: loc.gov/programs/libra…

Beginning in 2024, the #LiteracyAwards recognizes five recently-established literacy initiatives that demonstrate significant promise in their approach to promoting literacy. Meet the 2025 Emerging Strategies Honorees: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/03b7c7…

The International Prize winner of the 2025 #LiteracyAwards @BldgTomorrow makes literacy learning in Uganda and Rwanda people-powered. Community Education Volunteers address teacher shortages & reinforce community trust. How to apply for a #LiteracyAward: loc.gov/programs/libra…

This year’s #LiteracyAwards American Prize winner @la_humanities uplifts communities by building reading skills and cultural awareness with their Prime Time Family Reading Program. It’s a catalyst for lifelong learning and connection. Read more: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/03b7c7…

The 2025 Kislak Family Foundation Prize recipient @LiteracyMSouth builds community-wide investments in literacy development throughout Memphis, engaging schools, afterschool programs, government systems, churches, & more. #LiteracyAward winners & honorees: loc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboard…

The 2025 #LiteracyAwards David M. Rubenstein Prize winner @LitPartners takes a multi-generational & asset-based approach to literacy, empowering communities by anchoring programming in the specific linguistic and cultural practices. Read more: blogs.loc.gov/loc/2025/09/th…

Happy #InternationalLiteracyDay! The @LibraryCongress is excited to announce the 2025 #LiteracyAwards winners and honorees. Congrats to top prize winners @LitPartners @LiteracyMSouth @la_humanities & @BldgTomorrow! Learn more here: newsroom.loc.gov/news/library-o…

Can your students identify the logical reasoning within a persuasive argument and evaluate it for legitimacy? blogs.loc.gov/teachers/2025/…

What can a political cartoon from 1909 teach students about the connections between the environment, politics, economics, and public health? blogs.loc.gov/teachers/2025/…

The Library of Congress publishes more than 20 blogs, written by subject matter experts from around the Library. Here are a few that might be of interest to educators. blogs.loc.gov/teachers/2025/…

A new primary source set from the Library of Congress explores how organizations have sought to win the hearts and minds of the public through intentional, sustained mass persuasion campaigns. blogs.loc.gov/teachers/2025/…

What can K-12 students learn about the engineering design process from the famous woman inventor, Beulah Henry? blogs.loc.gov/teachers/2025/…

What can the Congressional Record tell us about how elected officials spoke about, debated, and voted on issues of the Cold War era? blogs.loc.gov/teachers/2025/…

How can a historical newspaper article on “Vegetable Martians” help students practice information literacy skills? blogs.loc.gov/teachers/2025/…

Is a Country Study a primary source? blogs.loc.gov/teachers/2025/…

How did some WWI-era song writers seek to invoke a singular American identity through music? blogs.loc.gov/teachers/2025/…