Center for Educators & Schools Residency
A week-long NYPL residency offering high school humanities educators access to rare collections, expert talks, and hands-on workshops to enhance creative classroom teaching.
Funder: New York Public Library
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline — projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 stipend, round-trip travel to NYC, and lodging for the week-long residency
Summary: A week-long residency at NYPL offering high school humanities educators exclusive access to resources, expert talks, and rare collections to inspire classroom creativity and engagement.
Key Information: Open only to high school humanities educators with legal right to work in the U.S.; application components required.
Description
The Center for Educators & Schools Summer Residency is a competitive, week-long program hosted by the New York Public Library (NYPL) designed to support high school humanities educators. Selected residents gain behind-the-scenes access to NYPL’s vast collections, participate in curated workshops and talks with subject matter experts, and engage with peers in professional development sessions. The residency aims to equip educators with new resources and creative strategies to foster engagement, intellectual curiosity, and creativity in their classrooms. Each year, the residency focuses on a central theme relevant to history, civics, and the humanities.
