The New England History Teachers' Association (NEHTA) was founded in 1897 and is the

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' oldest association of teachers of

history History is the systematic study of the past, focusing primarily on the Human history, human past. As an academic discipline, it analyses and interprets evidence to construct narratives about what happened and explain why it happened. Some t ...

and social studies. It promotes discussion of teaching in the field amongst teachers, students and academics. The NEHTA is a founding member of the

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and remains its senior affiliate. The NEHTA sponsors meetings each year dealing with topics of special interest to its constituency and joins with other associations and groups in promoting those interests. Currently, ''The New England Journal of History'' (until 1988, ''The New England Social Studies Bulletin'') is published twice annually and offers historical research, reviews, and methodological articles. The NEHTA also publishes ''The NEHTA Newsletter and Forum'' (formerly ''The NEHTA Newsletter''). It offers short articles of current concern, information on the NEHTA and resources for those involved in teaching history. Annually, the NEHTA presents the Kidger Award for outstanding contributions to research, teaching, or service to the profession. The NEHTA also annually presents the Laska Award for undergraduate research.

External links

NEHTA Official Site
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