writing – Education Updates

The Write Stuff: Records on Women's Battle for the Ballot, Saturday October 10

The “Write” Stuff – Learning about Research and the Writing Process

October 7, 2020April 16, 2021 by Stephanie, posted in Programs, Research

Join us Saturday, October 10th at 3:00 pm EDT for The "Write" Stuff, to hear three authors discussing their research on women’s rights and suffrage.

European Refugees in the United States During World War II

June 15, 2020April 16, 2021 by Stephanie, posted in Document Spotlights, Teaching Activities & Lesson Plans

A new teaching activity focuses on a teenage refugee's written composition about his experience in the United States during WWII.

The “Write” Stuff at the National Archives

May 20, 2019April 16, 2021 by Stephanie, posted in Partner Organizations, Programs, Research

The “Write” Stuff writing and research festival is back for its third year at the National Archives in Washington, DC. On Saturday June 1st, 2019, aspiring young authors and illustrators (and their families!) are invited to spend the day learning how to find the “write” stuff to tell their stories! This event brings acclaimed authors Debbie … Continue reading The “Write” Stuff at the National Archives

The “Write” Stuff at the National Archives on June 2nd

April 17, 2018April 16, 2021 by Stephanie, posted in Partner Organizations, Programs

Join us for the 2018 “Write” Stuff festival with award-winning authors Gennifer Choldenko, Christopher Paul Curtis, Brian Floca, and Jim Murphy.

Summer Programs Around the National Archives

June 16, 2017April 16, 2021 by Stephanie, posted in Partner Organizations, Professional Development, Programs, Research

We have a fun summer planned for both families and educators at our National Archives and Presidential Library locations around the country! July Fourth Come to the home of the Declaration of Independence to join us as we celebrate our nation's birthday! If you can't come in person to Washington, DC, join through YouTube and … Continue reading Summer Programs Around the National Archives

The “Write” Stuff: Literacy, Writing, and Research Festival this July

April 27, 2017April 16, 2021 by Stephanie, posted in Programs, Student Visits

We invite students, teachers, and families to join us for a free summer writing festival at the National Archives!

Mr. Hirni, Narrative Writing, and the Common Core

March 21, 2013April 16, 2021 by Stephanie, posted in Common Core

Today’s post comes from Mickey Ebert, education specialist at the National Archives at Kansas City. Yesterday I called my favorite teacher. I hadn't talked to him in over 45 years. He had changed my life but I had never told him. After 32 years of teaching and telling the story about my favorite teacher countless times, I … Continue reading Mr. Hirni, Narrative Writing, and the Common Core