MOCHE (Missouri Council for History Education)

Check out this workshop for teachers at UCM coming up in September with support from The Library of Congress!
Apply here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnzVg2R5yUkw32mxM61xFADF7TRsJQGGncg5hF6ntGMRdERw/viewform

The State Historical Society of Missouri invites you to join the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our country with free programs! See the whole list at SHSMO.org/learn/US250 . Coming up next week on 6/24, "The American Dream" with Dr. Joel Rhodes, executive director of the State Historical Society of Missouri. Dr. Rhodes traces how generations of restless and ambitious Americans have optimistically pursued economic and social mobility while navigating historical challenges and modern realities. Register here for Zoom link: https://umsystem.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_x_thH-ApTe2UM6ODUMMDWQ #/registration

MOCHE supports history education! Our own Rob Good travelled down to southeast Missouri to learn about local history, steamboats, and folk music at Cape Folk Fest!

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

Happy birthday America!! 🇱🇷

Here is a great oppurtunity from the Georgia Council for History Education about Using Read Alouds for America's 250th April 25, 2026!

GCHE Virtual Talk Using Read Alouds for America's 250th April 25, 2026 (10:00 am -12:00 pm ET) via Zoom ***You do not have to be a member to attend. QUESTIONS?? - Contact us at: [email protected]

This free webinar from our partners in Georgia is coming up on April 14th! "Small Acts, Big Impact: Resistance in the Holocaust" centers on teaching difficult history through experiential
learning and educator professional development.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3PjDnZU

St. Louis-area teachers - this play is coming up on April 10 about Martin Luther King, Jr. and St. Louis's historic Black community. Tickets:

The Last Mile of the Way – THE CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN STL Events, Front Page News The Last Mile of the Way March 12, 2026March 12, 2026 by PoJung Sponsorship Sponsorship-InvitationDownload One Ticket25.00USD Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Post navigation MLK Sites of Cultural Memory

The MOCHE board is thrilled to welcome new member Stacy Benson from the Truman Library Institute! We asked Stacy to tell us a little about her background with history education. Welcome, Stacy!

Q: Tell us about your teaching experience.
A: I taught middle school American history for over a decade in public and private schools in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri.

Q: What do you love about social studies?
A: I love bringing primary resources to life. Today, I love working with our amazing team at the Truman Library Institute, designing museum programs that connect historic events to modern civic engagement.

Q: What advice do you give first-year teachers?
A: Breathe. The first year is intense, and you won't get it all right. Connect with a mentor, laugh outside of the classroom, and share all your stories. That is the connection, and that is how we all learn.

Q: What are your hopes for the future?
A: I love my job. I am privileged to connect with committed educators and shining students every week. My hope is that teachers and students nationwide can connect with the programs offered at the Truman Presidential Library & Museum. Schools need community partners, and we are all ready and willing to partner and serve.

Upcoming opportunity for teachers in the Columbia area!