Sidney, MT — The Montana Historical Society and the State Historical Society of North Dakota are collaborating to deliver professional development
opportunities to educators across the Montana-North Dakota border region. Made possible through the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Great
Plains Region grant and coordinated by the National Council for History Education, this partnership aims to strengthen social studies instruction and expand
access to quality professional development for rural teachers.
The collaboration addresses a critical need in the region. Teachers in rural communities often face challenges accessing the same level of professional
development available to their counterparts in larger communities. Through this initiative, educators within approximately 250 miles of the Montana-North Dakota
border on either side can participate in free workshops designed specifically for grades 6-12 social studies instruction.
