Teaching with Primary Sources Midwest Region
Helping educators enhance students’ critical thinking, analysis skills, and content knowledge using the Library of Congress' collections.
Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) is the premier educational program by the Library of Congress. The TPS Midwest Region at Illinois State University covers 11 states situated in the center of the United States, from Nebraska to Ohio.
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Apply for a grant
The Midwest Region offers grants up to $25,000 to projects that support the Library's mission and goals. Grants are awarded year-round and have no submission deadline.
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Activities by state
Across its 11 states, the Midwest region has granted to over 180 unique partners! Read about their projects here.
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Professional development
The Library and the Midwest Region offer frequent professional development opportunities to hone your skills with primary source education. See how you can get involved today!
Resources
Find resources related to Library of Congress collections, TPS Consortium Groups, or articles generated by the Midwest Region and its partners.
Our Partners
Announcements
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Spring 2025 Workshop: Fundamentals of Primary Source Instruction
Learn to utilize digital primary sources from the Library of Congress and create source collections that engage students in active learning! Join us for a blend of asynchronous assignments and virtual meetings.
Completion awards 25 hours towards reaccreditation. Course runs from February 24th - April 11th.
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Join us at NCHE!
The TPSMR will be attending the TPS Consortium meeting at the National Council for History Education in St. Louis, MO this March! We are looking forward to the opportunity to table alongside many consortium members and regional partners.
TPS Consortium Meeting: March 19 | Conference Dates: March 20 - 22 | More Information
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Announcing New & Continuing TPS Grantees
The Library of Congress is excited to announce its recent awards to 23 first-time and 19 continuing grantee organizations. These projects focus on civics, economics, disability history, and more.
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Library of Congress Digital Magazine now available!
The Library of Congress Magazine is now available digitally! Find new ways to explore the Library's collections through articles that tell a story through the use of primary sources.
Questions? Let us help!
Feel free to ask us questions regarding a potential granting project or opportunities to collaborate with the Midwest Region!