Connecticut History Day

06/11/2026

The CHD Team is getting packed and ready for the National Contest!

06/10/2026

https://youtu.be/lI-GndCwGTw?si=TGo8JRlZfvrGKwR-
Four Mansfield Middle School students appeared on WFSB to discuss their efforts this year to advocate for a State Rock.. When asked if they felt anxious about their generation's future, one student shared that their experiences at History Day helped ease those concerns.

This is the kind of story that truly inspires the CT History Day team! We're thrilled to provide an opportunity for students to build confidence, develop skills, and find hope for the future.

06/10/2026

Yesterday, State Coordinator Rebecca Taber presented a certificate of recognition to Chelsea Schonvisky, the CT Nominee (Senior Division) for NHD Teacher of the year joined by Manchester High School principal, Dr. Amaka Fenimore. Congratulations Ms. Schonvisky!

06/05/2026

Check out Ann Nyberg's interview with Mya Stettinger, Janu Patel and Priya Patel about the historical research the did for Connecticut History Day. All three are students at High School in the Community (HSC) in New Haven and after winning at the statewide competition have earned an invitation to compete at National History Day in Washington D.C. Connecticut History Day is a program of the Connecticut Democracy Center.

There are three young women, all high school students, who are doing their part to make the world a better place.

06/04/2026

https://ow.ly/e6WL50Z7JI8 Check out this article from the New Haven Independent about three of our Team CT students headed to nationals!

06/03/2026

https://ow.ly/CBoG50Z7jTJ

CT by the Numbers posted an article all about our students headed to the National Contest! Check it out using the link above.

06/01/2026

History Day students have many talents! A Mansfield Middle School student and History Day alum created a painting that was selected as the “Best in Show” for the 2026 Connecticut Junior Conservation (Duck) Stamp Contest. Learn more on the DEEP website: https://portal.ct.gov/deep/wildlife/stamp/connecticut-junior-duck-stamp-art-contest

05/20/2026

👏Congratulations to our friend and partner Brian Grindrod, who recently received the Award for Excellence in Social Studies Education (Grades 9-12) from the Connecticut Council for the Social Studies.

Brian has been a social studies teacher at Wilbur Cross High School since 2014. He is passionate about project-based learning (PBL), where students move beyond traditional textbooks to engage directly with the mechanics of democracy through authentic, real-world challenges. He does this by collaborating with The Connecticut Democracy Center by supporting the Center for Civic Education's "We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution" curriculum in his classroom. This award highlights Brian's commitment to fostering student advocacy.

Teachers like Brian Grindrod help us forge a lifetime pathway for young people to develop the skills they need to engage in civic life and strengthen their communities!🎉

05/11/2026

Last week's "Going to Nationals" workshop was a hit! We were thrilled to talk with students and provide project feedback ahead of the National Contest in June. Our students have worked incredibly hard and we're confident they'll do great at Nationals!