Dr. Monica Ketchum-Cardenas, president of the Arizona Council for History Education, shares an array of resources and opportunities available to Arizona history and civics teachers that many educators don't know exist.

• ACHE membership costs only $25 annually and includes free conference access plus National Council for History Education membership
• The organization offers classroom grants up to $500 for curriculum materials and resources
• ACHE provides scholarships for teachers to attend the national conference with registration and travel funding
• This year's conference theme "Conflict and Cooperation" explores how Americans have navigated challenging historical periods
• Teachers can become civic leaders through community involvement without running for office
• Social media comparisons like "What would Common Sense look like on TikTok?" make history relevant to students
• Practical classroom assignments like designing awareness campaigns help students understand civic engagement
• Arizona's diverse landscape and independent-minded population provide rich opportunity for exploring local history

Join the Arizona Council for History Education through the link in our show notes to access these resources and attend the September conference featuring keynote speaker Dr. Stephen Knott.

ACHE Website
ACHE Conference
StoryTime with Ms. Moni

The Arizona Constitution Project

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