Grant Application Deadlines:
Call for Proposals: Lewis-Houghton Civics and Democracy Initiative Regional Subawards.
We are pleased to announce the opening of the proposal period for the Lewis-Houghton Civics and Democracy Initiative (LHI).
LHI projects must develop and/or disseminate curriculum, teaching materials, educational programs, pedagogical approaches, and/or other tools for history, civic and democracy instruction that include analysis of rights-free materials from the Library of Congress’ vast collections of music and creative arts-related resources targeted toward secondary students.
- Proposal Submission Deadline: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, by midnight (submitter’s local time).
- Project Duration: Projects must be at least 3 months in length.
- Project Timeline: Projects may begin on or after September 1, 2026, and must be fully completed no later than December 15, 2026.
- Award amount: Up to $25,000
Details about the application requirements can be found here: https://sites.msudenver.edu/tpswesternregion/apply-for-a-grant/
For more information about the LHI initiative, please visit: https://www.loc.gov/programs/teachers/about-this-program/teaching-with-primary-sources-partner-program/lewis-houghton/
TPS WR Conference
Local Voices, National Vision: Elevating the TPS Western Region
* Update: Due to changes in format, the WR Conference will be held from July 22-23, 2026. Stay tuned for more information about the agenda.
Though Teacher Librarian Day has transitioned into the TPS Western Region Conference, our core mission remains the same: to inspire learning with diverse resources and unique perspectives. Come discover how educators throughout the Western Region are successfully bringing the Library of Congress into their own classrooms.
Join the TPS Western Region Team and their amazing team of Master Trainers for two full days of hands-on learning. Participants can expect to
- discover ways to use local primary sources,
- explore historical places, and
- refresh and elevate your teaching practices.
When: July 22nd – 23rd | 8am – 4pm
Where: St. Cajetan’s, Auraria Campus, Denver, Colorado
Funded by a grant from the Library of Congress, the Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Western Region at MSU Denver serves 12 Western States by offering grants to organizations that plan to integrate the Library’s resources into educational programs and teaching materials.
The TPS Western Region also administers the TPS Teachers Network which is a professional learning community centered on Library of Congress primary sources. Join today at tpsteachersnetwork.org.
The Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Consortium fosters collaborations between members, Library of Congress staff, and the broader community to increase the educational value of Library’s collections for learners representing diverse communities, perspectives, and endeavors. Learn more about the TPS Partner Program on the Library of Congress Website.
TPS Regional Partners
| Western Region Director: Keith Patterson, Metropolitan State University of Denver [email protected] Website |
Midwest Region Director: Judith Bee, Illinois State University [email protected] Website |
Eastern Region Director: Barbara Kirby, Waynesburg University [email protected] Website |
| Great Plains Region Director: Kathleen Barker, National Council for History Education [email protected] Website |
Southern Region Director: Kira Duke, Middle Tennessee State University [email protected] Website |
Mid-Atlantic and U.S. Territories Region Director: Brendan Gillis, American Historical Association [email protected] Website |
Library of Congress Resources
Introduction to Teaching with Primary Sources and the Library of Congress
New – Asynchronous One Graduate Credit Course Introduction to the Library of Congress and Teaching with Primary Sources 16 hours PD certificate 1 graduate credit Course deadline: Dec 2024 This course will immerse you in educational resources from the Teaching with Primary Sources Consortium and the Library of Congress. You will engage in guided inquiry […]
Teacher Librarian Day 2024: Looking Back to Move Forward
– Written by Michael Wodzisz This year was the 20th anniversary of Teacher Librarian Day, an innovative professional development day for teachers and librarians. What a milestone! Participants at TLD received 8 hours of professional development (PD) hours toward the renewal of their teacher licensure, as well as an optional .5 graduate credit to help […]
National Heritage Months, Holidays, and Primary Sources
*This article was published in the TPS Teachers Network on October 12, 2022, and written by Mary Johnson, TPS Teachers Network Manager. If you grew up carving jack-o-lanterns, making green and red construction paper garlands, or filling May baskets with popcorn and lilies of the valley, you probably have a fond childhood memory of honoring […]