Oklahoma Council for History Education

Hey Oklahoma teachers!
You can apply for the CLASS Grant now!

Eligible educators can apply for up to $5,000 for classroom supplies, materials and equipment. Applications close June 30.

Every purchase from the Imagine Oklahoma Shop helps make a difference.

Proceeds from the Imagine Oklahoma Shop assist in funding the CLASS Grant, helping provide up to $5,000 for classroom supplies, materials and equipment.

Links below ⬇️

imagineoklahoma.shop

oklahoma.gov/education/divisions/teacher-recruitment-retention/office-of-teacher-recruitment-and-retention/teacher-induction-program/oklahoma-classroom-learning-and-school-supplies-class-grant.html

K-12 Teachers📣 We are now accepting submissions for Building Better Citizens: An Innovative Lesson Plan Contest for K–12 educators. Share a lesson plan that creatively uses questions from the United States citizenship test to help support teachers' use of the test in their classroom. Ten prize winners will receive cash awards, with the first-place winner receiving $5,000!

Submissions will be accepted through July 3, 2026, 10:00 p.m. PT.

Submit your entry at gilderlehrman.org/citizenship/building-better-citizens

Join us in Springfield on October 6-7!!

We hope you can join us in Springfield for another stimulating history education conference!
https://www.mohistoryeducation.org/annual-conference-1

Thank you, Southern Oklahoma! We had a great day concluding this year’s Oklahoma on the Wall Workshops at Madill Middle School.

“I was prepared to be bored, but it was fabulous!!!” - rural Oklahoma elementary teacher

Last chance to sign up for our Southern Oklahoma Workshop!

📍 Madill, OK – May 2 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

All workshops will be led by Dr. Kristy Brugar from the University of Oklahoma, who will guide educators through engaging ways to explore Oklahoma’s New Deal post office murals, incorporate Library of Congress primary sources, and develop hands-on lesson ideas for the classroom.

Workshop Highlights:
• Hands-on history learning strategies
• Classroom-ready lesson ideas
• Primary source integration
• $100 stipend for participants
• Lunch provided

If you’re interested in attending one of the remaining sessions, please complete the interest form below:

👉 https://forms.gle/qUoNv5Rys32cJnWU8

Good news — we still have spots available for our southern Oklahoma workshop:

📍 Madill, OK – May 2 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

All workshops will be led by Dr. Kristy Brugar from the University of Oklahoma, who will guide educators through engaging ways to explore Oklahoma’s New Deal post office murals, incorporate Library of Congress primary sources, and develop hands-on lesson ideas for the classroom.

Workshop Highlights:
• Hands-on history learning strategies
• Classroom-ready lesson ideas
• Primary source integration
• $100 stipend for participants
• Lunch provided

If you’re interested in attending one of the remaining sessions, please complete the interest form below:

👉 https://forms.gle/qUoNv5Rys32cJnWU8

Be sure to get your proposals submitted for our joint conference with MOCHE (Missouri Council for History Education)! Proposals are due this Friday, April 24th

Submit a proposal here: https://forms.gle/ZXGZt4YkW58xpKks5

University of Oklahoma program to help educators get certified! Information below ⬇️

📣 Call for National History Day Judges 📣

We are looking for volunteers to serve as judges for two upcoming National History Day contests:

April 10 - Region 2 Competition at University of Central Oklahoma

May 6-7- Oklahoma Affiliate Contest at the Oklahoma History Center Museum (this contest determines who advances to the national contest)

No experience is necessary and all backgrounds are welcome - the only things needed are an open mind to all topics, an interest or experience in history or education, and enthusiasm for encouraging students!

Visit https://www.okhistory.org/historycenter/historyday to learn more and to register.