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We educate global citizens by working with teachers to cultivate students' civic-mindedness.

We offer:
* PDPs and graduate credit-earning online courses
* Face-to-face seminars & summer institutes
* Online curriculum & teacher toolkits
* Custom workshops, webinars & consultations

Operating as usual

12/04/2024

We are grateful to have a generous donor community committed to high-quality education. Thank you for your support this past !

If you missed Giving Tuesday, there is still time to participate. By donating any amount, your name will be placed in a raffle to win a free license to Primary Source's newest curriculum, Making Freedom!

Click this link to make a gift: https://buff.ly/3ODIK2k

11/23/2024

Learn more about Primary Source’s mission to educate global citizens! We invite you to visit our booth at NCSS today ( #322) and chat about our professional learning programs and curriculum.

11/21/2024

Primary Source is excited to be participating at the National Council of the Social Studies conference in Boston, MA, this weekend! We invite you to join us for a presentation or visit us at booth #322.
Register for NCSS at https://buff.ly/3ZcqBi9

History in the (Curriculum) Making 11/06/2024

We’re thrilled to share that Ed Magazine has featured Primary Source and our journey in creating Investigating History, a culturally responsive, inquiry-based curriculum for grades 5-7! Led by our dedicated team, this comprehensive resource was developed over 3.5 years in collaboration with teachers and scholars. With 350 original lessons, slide decks, and handouts, this free curriculum empowers educators and supports students in learning history through diverse and engaging perspectives.

Read the full story to learn how this curriculum is transforming classrooms and enhancing teaching across Massachusetts. https://buff.ly/3UG1ZLU

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11/06/2024

At Primary Source, we remain deeply committed to our mission of fostering civic engagement, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of our interconnected world. Regardless of the outcome of any election, our dedication to education and supporting informed, active citizens remains unwavering. We believe that education plays a vital role in empowering individuals to engage thoughtfully and responsibly in our democratic society.

Together, we will continue to support educators, students, and communities in building a more informed, inclusive, and engaged world.

10/24/2024

Film Screening & Discussion with Primary Source on Nov. 18

As part of our HistoryThon campaign to amplify African American history, we invite you to join us for a screening of the documentary "Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II," which illuminates the wartime challenges and triumphs of 600,000 Black “Rosie the Riveters” – pioneers who courageously battle racism and sexism to help win the war and created job opportunities in industry and government for all future generations of African American women. They are arguably the most significant group of Black women in the 20th century.

Date: Monday, November 18, 2024
Time: 7-9pm
Attendance is free but space is limited so we ask that everyone registers using this link: https://buff.ly/4faBiHP

10/23/2024

Author Linda Sue Park will lead a virtual discussion of her Newbery-Award-winning novel "A Single Shard" on December 3rd! The novel is integrated into Massachusetts’ new Investigating History 7th-grade curriculum on East Asia.

Through the moving story of Tree-Ear, an orphan and potter’s apprentice, Park’s novel illuminates the culture and concerns of 12th century Korea. Learn more about Linda Sue Park’s inspiration and research for "A Single Shard," and ask her your questions directly!

Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time: 4:30-5:30pm
Register here: https://buff.ly/4eSQxoA

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10/15/2024

🚨 1 Week Left!
Only 7 days to go until our Civics, Civil Conversation, and the 2024 Election workshop. Ready to equip your students with the tools for civil discourse? Sign up now!
Date: October 22, 2024
🔗 https://buff.ly/3XQ0XOi

10/10/2024

We’re 12 days away from the Civics, Civil Conversation, and the 2024 Election workshop! Ready to help your students navigate tough conversations? Register now!
Date: October 22, 2024 | 📍 Edward M. Kennedy Institute, Boston
🔗 https://buff.ly/4gWIokq


10/03/2024

Fall online courses begin October 23rd!

Register for "Engaging Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students & Families" and develop strategies for culturally responsive teaching in both elementary and secondary settings. Or register for "Multicultural History of Colonial & Revolutionary America" and revisit key moments, movements and developments in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries to trace a more diverse story of the nation’s beginnings.

Fall Cohort: October 23 - November 19, 2024
Register: https://buff.ly/4gIbZOj

10/02/2024

🎶 Discover Latin Music’s Influence on U.S. Pop Culture! 🎶
Join us March 3 for "Rocking the Américas," where we explore how Latin American artists have shaped U.S. music from the 1950s to today.

Date: March 3, 2025 | 📍 Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation
🔗 https://buff.ly/4dvaBfd

primarysource.org 09/30/2024

Teaching Hard History to Elementary Learners one-day program takes place on February 5, 2025. Learn age-appropriate ways to discuss topics like slavery and Indigenous history with your students and facilitate empathic and accurate conversations in your classroom.

Date: February 5, 2025 | 📍 Bentley University, Waltham
🔗 https://buff.ly/4eFtsVI

primarysource.org Teaching Hard History to Elementary LearnersOne-Day Programs DateWednesday February 5, 2025 9:00 am – 3:00 pmLocation: Waltham, MA LocationLaCava Center at Bentley University PDPs/Credits5 PDPs FeePartnership educators: no costNon-partnership educators: $500 Especially for grades K-5 Teaching elem...

09/15/2024

From the authors of Investigating History Grades 5-7, access professional learning that is nuanced, differentiated, and gives you the confidence and knowledge to implement Investigating History in your classroom effectively.

As the author of Investigating History, Primary Source is uniquely positioned to provide comprehensive, impactful professional development for this curriculum which will leave educators feeling confident, prepared, and respected. In SY24-25, join Primary Source for a variety of learning models to meet the diverse needs of schools & educators. Learn more at https://buff.ly/3XHSIoG


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Primary Source, the proud authors of DESE's new Investigating History (IH) curriculum for grades 5-7, is also excited to be a DESE-certified PD provider for IH! Join us for programs throughout the school year for comprehensive, engaging, hands-on learning that will be immediately applicable in your classroom.

Our first IH program is this Tuesday, September 17th at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute, Boston!

Learn more here: https://buff.ly/3MLk9YE

09/13/2024

Revisit key moments, movements and developments in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries to trace a more diverse story of the nation’s beginnings. Learn about topics such as African, Asian, and European cultural influences, America’s Revolution through a global and multicultural lens, and the global influences of the Declaration of Independence.

Learn more and register: https://buff.ly/4d4q99g


09/12/2024

Prepare Your Classroom for the 2024 Election!
Help students navigate civic conversations in a challenging political climate. Join our October 22 workshop in partnership with at the !

Date: October 22, 2024 | 📍 Edward M. Kennedy Institute, Boston
Learn more & register: https://buff.ly/3ZomYpR

09/11/2024

"Primary Source courses will open your eyes to new discoveries and help you encourage new research and culturally relevant pedagogy into your lessons. Courses are always well structured and instructors are so knowledgable." - Kathleen M., Malden, MA

Check out our courses at https://buff.ly/3XD06BD.


primarysource.org 09/10/2024

6th-grade teachers, "Introducing Investigating History: Insights from its Authors" is for you! Our guest scholar Adam van Arsdale, Wellesley College, will present to 6th-grade teachers on "Human Migrations and Transitions in the Paleolithic Era." Take deep dive into the content, structure, and pedagogical approaches of the lessons.

Start your journey with Investigating History by joining us on Sept. 17 at the Edward M Kennedy Institute, Boston.

Learn more & register: https://buff.ly/3ZkWiXg

primarysource.org Introducing Investigating History: Insights from its AuthorsOne-Day Programs DateTuesday September 17, 2024 9:00 am – 3:00 pmLocation: Edward M Kennedy Institute, Boston PDPs/Credits5 PDPs FeePartnership educators: no costNon-partnership educators: $500 For teachers of Grades 5, 6, and 7 (separate...

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* Digital & onsite library resources
* Online curriculum & teacher toolkits
* Custom workshops, webinars & consultations

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