Education Week – Liana Heitin
“At the annual National History Day (NHD) competition held this week, 3,000 middle and high school students showcased original historical research, presenting and defending their exhibits, papers, performances, websites, and documentaries before panels of judges…A 2011 evaluation of NHD found a variety of positive effects for participants, including better performance on high-stakes tests, improved writing skills, and increased confidence and capability in doing research.” (more)