New England History Teachers' Association
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The New England History Teachers' Association (NEHTA) was founded in 1897 and is the United States
' oldest association of teachers of history
and social studies. It promotes discussion of teaching in the field amongst teachers, students and academics.
The NEHTA is a founding member of the National Council for the Social Studies
and remains its senior affiliate. The NEHTA sponsors meetings each year dealing with topics of special interest to its constituency and joins with other associations and groups in promoting those interests. Currently, The New England Journal of History (until 1988, The New England Social Studies Bulletin) is published twice annually and offers historical research, reviews, and methodological articles. The NEHTA also publishes The NEHTA Newsletter and Forum (formerly The NEHTA Newsletter). It offers short articles of current concern, information on the NEHTA and resources for those involved in teaching history. Annually, the NEHTA presents the Kidger Award for outstanding contributions to research, teaching, or service to the profession. The NEHTA also annually presents the Laska Award for undergraduate research.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
' oldest association of teachers of history
History
History is the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about past events. History can also mean the period of time after writing was invented. Scholars who write about history are called historians...
and social studies. It promotes discussion of teaching in the field amongst teachers, students and academics.
The NEHTA is a founding member of the National Council for the Social Studies
National council for the social studies
The National Council for the Social Studies is a US-based association devoted to supporting social studies education. It affiliated with various regional or state level social studies associations, including: the Middle States Council for the Social Studies, the Washington State Council for the...
and remains its senior affiliate. The NEHTA sponsors meetings each year dealing with topics of special interest to its constituency and joins with other associations and groups in promoting those interests. Currently, The New England Journal of History (until 1988, The New England Social Studies Bulletin) is published twice annually and offers historical research, reviews, and methodological articles. The NEHTA also publishes The NEHTA Newsletter and Forum (formerly The NEHTA Newsletter). It offers short articles of current concern, information on the NEHTA and resources for those involved in teaching history. Annually, the NEHTA presents the Kidger Award for outstanding contributions to research, teaching, or service to the profession. The NEHTA also annually presents the Laska Award for undergraduate research.