NH Civics

06/25/2026

Congratulations to Ayanna V. of Concord, who was one of 12 Soapbox Nation speakers from across the country to
gather in Chicago on May 31 to share the issues that affect them and their communities. Ayanna spoke on the national stage about the implications of book banning in classrooms.
Mikva Challenge develops youth to be empowered, informed, and engaged citizens who will promote a just and equitable society.

Watch Ayanna's speech here:
https://vimeo.com/1203893978/ed9919aad6?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci =8&eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=067cf6d8-201a-4f26-9e46-f21930e7bbde
Mikva Challenge
NEA-New Hampshire
NH Teacher of the Year

Ayanna, from Concord, NH speaks about Book Banning, in her 2026 Soapbox Nation speech.

06/19/2026

Let freedom ring!
Learn more about the history of Freedom Day and join in the celebration with the National Museum of African American History and Culture at https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/moments/juneteenth

06/15/2026

Teachers! Check out these FREE professional development opportunities from the New Hampshire Historical Society.

Hey teachers! Don't forget that the New Hampshire Historical Society is offering several FREE professional development workshops in June and August!

JUNE

New Hampshire and the American Revolution, June 23 and 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Sponsored by the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of New Hampshire)
Geared for teachers in grades 3-8. Breakfast and lunch are provided, and attendees will receive CEU certificates for the two-day workshop and for any pre-training work they complete, as well as a $100 Target gift card.

New Hampshire and the Nation Workshop 1 (1600 to 1865), June 25, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
New Hampshire and the Nation Workshop 2 (1865 to 2001), June 26, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
These compact, content-rich workshops will help educators in grades 8-12 integrate substantive state history into U.S. history courses. Attend one or both! No cost to register.

AUGUST

Geography and New Hampshire History, August 11 and 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Granite State Fun Facts and Symbols, August 13 and 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Both August workshops are geared for educators in grades 3-8. Breakfast and lunch are provided, and attendees will receive CEU certificates for the two-day workshop and for any pre-training work they complete, as well as a $100 Target gift card.

All workshops are held at the New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park Street, Concord.

Advance registration is required, and all participants must be public or private school educators in New Hampshire.

For more information and to register, visit https://moose.nhhistory.org/educators/professional-development.

06/10/2026

NH Gives ends at 5:00 pm today! Your gift of ANY size will help us prepare New Hampshire's young people to become informed, engaged citizens who will strengthen and sustain our nation's democracy throughout their lives.
Please donate here: https://mtyc.co/xlt77f
Thank you!

06/09/2026

Today's the day! NH Gives kicks off at 5:00 pm.
Your gift of ANY size will help us prepare NH's young people to be active participants in our democracy.
Donate here: https://mtyc.co/xlt77f
Thank you!

06/01/2026

SAVE THE DATE!
Join us June 9-10 for NH Gives, your opportunity to support civics education for our K-12 learners. Your gift of any size will advance our mission to inspire New Hampshire’s youth to understand and embrace the core values of our nation’s democracy. Give here: https://mtyc.co/xlt77f.

05/27/2026

Live Free & Lead - a FREE opportunity for students to go behind the scenes at the NH State House this summer! Register by June 6th at https://livefreeandlead.org/

Cost, eligibility, schedule, transportation, application, and more—answers to common questions about the Live Free & Lead 2026 program.

05/13/2026

Hey, teachers -- test your civics trivia knowledge and win some big bucks!

Between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. ET (4:00 and 6:00 p.m. PT) every Thursday, you’ll answer five trivia questions as quickly as possible. The winner will receive a $250 Amazon digital gift card.

Don't miss your chance to win: https://bit.ly/3PC3DPu
PS: stay tuned for the finale on June 25, 2026 for a chance to win $2,500! 💰✨

05/13/2026

Sharing our passion for civics!!
The inaugural iCivics NH Educator Convening on May 8 in Nashua saw teachers from all over New England gather for a day of free professional development and community building.

Our gratitude to 2023 NH Kid Governor Haydin Simmons and Mikva participant Ava Montgomery from John Stark HS in Weare for contributing their insights to an important panel called “What I Wish My Teacher Knew: Bridging Youth Perspective and Educator Practice.”

Many thanks to our all-star educator panel, including TWO NH Teacher of the Year winners - Megan Philbrook (2026) and Liz Duclos (2024) - school administrator Bonnie Painchaud, and NH Humanities consultant and retired teacher Dave Alcox, for their unique perspectives on the importance of teaching civics.

Finally, thank you to New Hampshire PBS, Open Democracy NH, New Hampshire Humanities, and the New Hampshire Bar Association for tabling with us onsite. What a great day of sharing and learning!

05/09/2026

Thank you, Annmarie Timmins of New Hampshire Public Radio, for attending the Mikva Challenge NH Youth Voice Summit and highlighting these inspiring young voices!

NH Civics asked middle and high schoolers to identify an issue they care about and present their research and recommendations to a panel of local leaders.