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National History Day – California Honors Janet Mulder with Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award

May 9, 2025 by Craig Irish Leave a Comment

National History Day – California proudly announces the presentation of the first-ever Janet Mulder Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring its namesake, Janet Mulder, for her exceptional and enduring contributions to history education and student development.

The award was presented during the annual state competition awards ceremony, recognizing Mrs. Mulder's lifelong dedication to inspiring students, nurturing a passion for history, and shaping generations of young minds through her work with National History Day.

"Janet Mulder's commitment has left an indelible mark not only on the National History Day community, but on thousands of students whose lives she has touched,"

said Whitney Olson, California History Day Coordinator. "Her legacy continues in every curious mind and confident voice she has helped to cultivate."

This new Lifetime Achievement Award will serve as a lasting tribute to Mrs. Mulder's profound impact, ensuring her inspirational story continues to guide and uplift educators and students across California for years to come.

 

 

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2025 NHD-CA Champions Announced

May 4, 2025 by Craig Irish Leave a Comment

After months of intensive research and success at district and county-level competitions, champions were recognized in Sacramento on Sunday, May 4th at California State University Sacramento, concluding the 2025 National History Day—California state competition. More than 1,500 students participated, coming from 248 schools across 25 counties. Sixty-seven students will represent California at the National History Day competition taking place in College Park, Maryland June 8-12, 2025.

Contest Photos

Click here to view photos from the NHD-CA Contest.

Contest Winners

"Champions" in the Documentary, Exhibit, Performance, Historical Paper, & Website categories advance to the National History Day contest in June.

Elementary Division Champions & Runners Up

Junior Division Champions & Runners Up

Senior Division Champions & Runners Up

Special Award Winners

Contest Finalists

Junior and Senior Division projects that advanced to a final judging room.

Junior Division Finalists

Senior Division Finalists

CA Nominees for the "Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year" Award

Two educators from California have been nominated for the prestigious “Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year” award, a national honor for teachers who engage History Day students through innovative teaching and active learning strategies. The winners will be announced during the National History Day awards ceremony. California’s nominees are:

Deanna Myers
Northwood High School, Orange County
Senior Division (Grades 9–12)

Angela Stephens
Ray Wiltsey Middle School, San Bernardino County
Junior Division (Grades 6–8)

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2025 NHD-CA Historical Paper Contest Finalists

March 20, 2025 by Craig Irish Leave a Comment

After months of intensive research by students and careful review by judges, the results of the 2025 NHD-CA Historical Paper Contest are in! Twelve Junior Division and twelve Senior Division finalists have been selected to advance to the 2025 National History Day California (NHD-CA) State Contest, scheduled for May 2-4, 2025, at Sacramento State University.

Over 220 papers from 19 counties were submitted in this year's contest on the theme, Rights and Responsibilities in History.

Historical Paper - State Finalists

State Finalist advance to the NHD-CA State Competition.

Junior Division State Finalists

Senior Division State Finalists

Historical Paper - Honorable Mention

Junior and Senior Division projects that advanced to a final judging room.

Junior Division Honorable Mention

Senior Division Honorable Mention

 

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Make It! Webinar Series

August 15, 2023 by Craig Irish Leave a Comment

Watch the Recordings

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 develop History Day projects.

  • Research questions
  • Primary & Secondary Sources and How to Use Them
  • Crafting Compelling Thesis Statements
  • Deconstructing a Project: Voice, Evidence, Organization
  • How to Show Historical Significance
  • Reviewing the Required Elements of a NHD Project

To watch the recordings, register here.

This webinar series is free and open to teachers, students, and parents.

Presenter Anne Olson - Instructional Coach, Sequoia Union High School District, member NHD-CA Leadership Team, NHD Alumni

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