Stories of humanities council programs and their grantees improving the lives and futures of people affected by incarceration. The post How Humanities Councils Bring Joy, Education, and Connection to People Affected by Incarceration appeared first on Federation of State Humanities Councils.| Federation of State Humanities Councils
Podcast episode: Empowering and equipping families to read aloud at home is a powerful way to boost childhood literacy and help families bond. In this episode, we take a closer look at two family reading programs: Humanities Nebraska’s Prime Time Family Reading and Colorado Humanities’ Motherread/Fatherread. The post Humanities = Families That Read Together appeared first on Federation of State Humanities Councils.| Federation of State Humanities Councils
Podcast episode: How can reflective conversations help veterans open up and share their experiences? In this episode, two conversation programs are creating spaces where veterans can reflect on their service and find connection through dialogue.| Federation of State Humanities Councils
Two stories about how the humanities can provide healing for currently and formerly incarcerated individuals. The Mississippi Humanities Council’s prison book club program provides intellectual stimulation and community for men and women at 16 Mississippi prisons. And in New Jersey, a theatrical program called Ritual4Return gives returning citizens the opportunity to create and perform their own rite of passage to mark their return to families and communities after incarceration.| Federation of State Humanities Councils
Supporting teachers, students, and their schools is a common theme across humanities councils. Many have at least one grant or program dedicated to improving the educational experience for K-12 teachers and students. Here are just seven examples of how humanities councils support teachers and schools across the US.| Federation of State Humanities Councils
Our nation’s 56 state and jurisdictional humanities councils are nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations established in 1971 by Congress to make outstanding public humanities programming accessible to everyday Americans. For over … Read more| Federation of State Humanities Councils
PA Humanities engages children with poetry. Humanities Texas holds reading and discussion programs for veterans. Vermont Humanities celebrates the state's literary legacy and natural beauty. And so much more.| Federation of State Humanities Councils
What are Humanities Councils and What Do They Do? Ever since the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) directed the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to terminate all federal funding … Read more| Federation of State Humanities Councils
Jump to: American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands On Monday, March 31, the Federation of State Humanities Councils learned that DOGE (Department … Read more| Federation of State Humanities Councils
Jump to Your State: Connecticut | Delaware | District of Columbia | New Jersey | Maryland | Maine | New Hampshire | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | Vermont | Virginia … Read more| Federation of State Humanities Councils
Jump to Your State: Indiana | Illinois | Iowa | Michigan | Nebraska | North Dakota | Ohio | South Dakota | Wisconsin On Monday, March 31, the Federation of … Read more| Federation of State Humanities Councils
