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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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.
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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
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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.
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National Council for the Social Studies TPS Summer Academy at Illinois State University
Come and engage in an in-person three-day workshop that combines the C3 Framwork with primary sources from the Library of Congress. Registration is free and open to all methods professors, doctoral students, classroom teachers, and pre-service teachers.
June 9-11 | Information and Registration
Questions? Let us help!
Feel free to ask us questions regarding a potential granting project or opportunities to collaborate with the Midwest Region!