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Humanities Washington.
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Empowering Teachers: Humanities Council Supports New Louisiana Social Studies Standards
Since 1982, the Federation has awarded the Schwartz Prize to up to three humanities councils for outstanding work in the public humanities each year. In this series, we are profiling the winners of … Read more
Humanities for the Holidays
The holiday season is an important time for making meaning and bonding with friends, families, and neighbors over the diverse cultures and holiday traditions celebrated across the country. Each year, … Read more
Recap: 2024 National Humanities Conference
On behalf of the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the National Humanities Alliance, thank you to everyone who attended the conference! It’s always wonderful to see public humanities professionals coming … Read more
