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NHD-CA News & Updates
2023 NHD-CA Champions Announced
After months of intensive research and success at district and county-level competitions, champions were recognized in Sacramento on Sunday, April 16th at California State University Sacramento, concluding the 2023 National History Day-California state competition. More […]
Read More2023 NHD-CA State Contest
The 2023 NHD-CA state contest will take place April 14-16, 2023 at Sacramento State University. Champion entries from each county will advance to the state contest to determine the state champions. To learn more go […]
Read MoreNHD-CA Partners with Sac State
SACRAMENTO, CA – In an effort to enhance historical education and expand opportunities for California’s students, National History Day California (NHD-CA) has announced a new partnership with California State University Sacramento (Sac State). This […]
Read MoreMake It! Webinar Series
History Day projects require students to use research, analysis, and historical thinking skills. Join us for this free, multi-part webinar series to introduce these skills to students and share tips on how to research and […]
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Make it Civics
Use your National History Day research to help meet some of the requirements for the California State Seal of Civic Engagement. The Civic Summit at History Day California provides students, grades 9–12, an opportunity to engage in civil discourse with other students on their topic.
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