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3 Sep 2021
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/teachers
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Take a look at the newest Teaching with the Library blog post, which showcases Literacy Awards honorees whose work exemplifies New Models for Literacy Promotion. Register for a free webinar with these groups on June 10. A registration link is in the post: blogs.loc.gov/teachers/2026/…
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Visit the latest Teaching with the Library blog post, which showcases Literacy Awards honorees whose work exemplifies Boosting Family Engagement Through Literacy and Learning. Register for a free webinar with these groups on May 20: blogs.loc.gov/teachers/2026/…
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The latest Teaching with the Library blog post features Literacy Awards honorees whose work exemplifies Bolstering K-12 Education Through Literacy Initiatives. Register for a free webinar with these groups on April 29. A registration link is in the post: blogs.loc.gov/teachers/2026/…
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Discover how some of the Library's retired card catalog cases are providing information to patrons in public libraries around the nation blogs.loc.gov/teachers/2026/…
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Check out the latest Teaching with the Library blog post, featuring the 2025 Literacy Awards Top Prize winners. These organizations will be featured in a public webinar on April 8. A registration link for the webinar is included in the post.
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#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/library-of-…
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29 Dec 2025
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:
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15 Dec 2025
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/regi…
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9 Dec 2025
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=twtea
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12 Sep 2025
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/library-of-…
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11 Sep 2025
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…
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10 Sep 2025
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/library-of-…
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10 Sep 2025
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…
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9 Sep 2025
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/das…
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9 Sep 2025
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…
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8 Sep 2025
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/librar…
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8 May 2025
Can your students identify the logical reasoning within a persuasive argument and evaluate it for legitimacy?
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6 May 2025
What can a political cartoon from 1909 teach students about the connections between the environment, politics, economics, and public health?
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30 Apr 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.
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24 Apr 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.
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