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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 Resources

Announcements

  • Summer 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. This course runs from June 24 - August 1.

    Register today!

  • Fall 2025 TPS Internships with the Library of Congress

    An opportunity is available to work with Library of Congress educators and develop materials using the Library’s digitized primary sources for learners ages 9+, their families, and K-12 teachers. Successful candidates are likely to have academic, volunteer, or professional experience related to education, library science, or history or museum studies. One onsite intern will work full-time in Washington, D.C. and one remote intern will work part-time online.

    September 1 through the week of December 8, 2025 | Deadline to apply: May 2 |   Information and Registration

  • Announcing New & Continuing TPS Regional Grantees

    The Library of Congress is excited to announce the new and returning partners for the TPS Regional Program. The Midwest Region is excited for the opportunity to continue serving the Midwest Region.

    2025 TPS Regional Partners

  • 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.

    January/February Digital Edition

Questions? Let us help!

Feel free to ask us questions regarding a potential granting project or opportunities to collaborate with the Midwest Region!

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