Upcoming Institutes

Teaching World War I and World War II (2026 In-Person Institute)

From June 22–25, 2026, Humanities Texas will partner with Texas A&M University to hold a professional development institute for Texas teachers on World War I and World War II.

Dates and Location

The institute will take place on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station from June 22–25, 2026.

Curriculum

Content will be aligned with the TEKS. Topics to be addressed include the causes and effects of World War I and World War II; the reasons for U.S. involvement; major military operations; the Holocaust; the experiences of women, African Americans, and Latinos during World War II; the leadership of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman; Texas and Texans during World War II; and the legacies of both conflicts. 

Like all Humanities Texas teacher programs, the institute will emphasize close interaction with scholars, the examination of primary sources, and the development of effective pedagogical strategies and engaging assignments and activities.

Faculty

Faculty for the program will be announced soon.

Eligibility

The institute is open to secondary-level social studies teachers in Texas schools. Priority consideration will be given to early-career teachers in low-performing schools and districts.

Stipend, Travel Reimbursement, and CPE Credit

The institutes are free to teachers and their schools. Participants will receive a $400 stipend, CPE credit, and a wealth of curricular materials. Stipends and CPE hours will be adjusted if a participant misses any portion of the program.

Teachers traveling to the institute from out of town will be reimbursed for approved travel costs up to $300. Eligible expenses include use of a personal automobile, air travel, airport parking, and taxi fares. Meals and lodging are not reimbursable. Reimbursement rates are set by the State of Texas. Itemized receipts are required for all costs excluding gas. Please review the Humanities Texas travel policy for program participants for more information.

Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to and from the program. Please note that Humanities Texas's maximum reimbursement for total travel expenses is $300, even if the participant’s actual expenses exceed $300.

Lodging

On-campus housing is available to out-of-town teachers at no cost and can be requested on the application.

How to Apply

Complete the online application. Please apply as soon as possible, as registration will occur on a rolling basis and space is limited.

Sponsors

The institute is made possible with major funding from the State of Texas, with ongoing support from the National Endowment for the Humanities.