National History Teacher of the Year

The National History Teacher of the Year Award recognizes outstanding K–12 American history teachers across the country.

Nominate a teacher today!

  • National winner receives a $10,000 prize presented at an award ceremony in their honor in New York City.
  • State winners receive a $1,000 prize, an archive of classroom resources, and recognition at a ceremony within their state.

Important Calendar Dates

  • Deadline for 2017 nominations: March 31, 2017
  • Deadline for 2017 nominees to submit supporting materials: April 30, 2017

Director’s Blog

View Sunday Evening Updates by Dr. Robert C. Lowerre for this academic year.

Most Recent News

  • 2/23/25 Sunday Night Update

    2/23/25 Sunday Night Update

    Good evening, Dragon Nation. With the community reeling from the heartbreaking loss of Dr. Lowerre, I delayed the Sunday Night Update until tonight, which includes important information, such as scheduling […]

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  • MLWGS Drama presents Mean Girls-High School Version, Feb 27-Mar 1

    MLWGS Drama presents Mean Girls-High School Version, Feb 27-Mar 1

    MEAN GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL VERSION is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. Book by Tina Fey Music […]

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  • Dr. Robert Lowerre, MLWGS Director, 2017-2025

    Dr. Robert Lowerre, MLWGS Director, 2017-2025

    It is with a heavy heart that I share the sad news of Dr. Lowerre’s passing this morning.  As our community knows, he was undergoing treatment for non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma for […]

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