Beveridge Family Teaching Prize
Established in 1995, this prize honors the Beveridge family’s long-standing commitment to the AHA and K–12 teaching. Friends and family members endowed this award to recognize excellence and innovation in elementary, middle school, and secondary history teaching, including career contributions and specific initiatives. The prize will be awarded on a two-year cycle rotation: in even-numbered years, to a group; in odd-numbered years, to an individual.
The 2019 prize will be awarded to an individual, which can be recognized either for excellence in teaching or for an innovative initiative applicable to the entire field.
Submission Information
Nominations should include:
- A nomination letter describing the individual's contribution, discussing the achievement or innovation in approach and development, and summarizing the historical scolarship utilized.
- A CV
Deadline and Notification
Nominations should be submitted through Interfolio by May 15, 2019, to be eligible for the 2019 competition. Mailed, e-mailed, or faxed applications will not be accepted. Recipients will be announced on the AHA website in October 2019 and recognized during a ceremony at the January 2020 AHA annual meeting in New York City.
For questions, please contact the Prize Administrator.
2018 Beveridge Family Teaching Prize
California Department of Education and the California History–Social Science Project, University of California, Davis
The California History–Social Science Project and the California Department of Education together made a forceful impact on history education when they reengineered history standards in the K–12 arena in California by writing and implementing the state’s K–12 History–Social Science Framework. The framework showcases inquiry-based learning throughout the grades, and its creation promoted significant public dialogue. Since adoption of the standards, the group has trained over 5,000 educators statewide on implementation, helping ensure that every student in California receives a quality education in history.