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Education Resources from the Library of Congress

The Library of Congress offers classroom materials and professional development to help teachers use primary sources from the Library's vast digital collections.

For Learners of All Ages

For Teachers

  • Teacher Resources

    Free resources to help teachers effectively use primary sources from the Library's vast digital collections in their teaching

  • Primary Source Sets

    Sets of primary sources on frequently taught topics

  • Lesson Plans

    Teacher-created lesson plans using Library of Congress primary sources

  • Professional Development

    Primary source-based, ready-to-use resources for teachers and facilitators