Center for Educators & Schools Residency
A week-long NYPL residency for high school humanities educators offers access to rare archives, expert talks, and collaborative professional development on annually changing humanities themes.
Funder: New York Public Library
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 stipend, round-trip travel to NYC, and lodging for one week
Summary: A week-long summer residency for high school humanities educators to access NYPL resources, expert talks, and behind-the-scenes experiences to enrich classroom learning.
Key Information: Exclusively for high school humanities educators with legal right to work in the U.S.
Description
The Center for Educators & Schools Summer Residency is a competitive, week-long program hosted by the New York Public Library (NYPL) in New York City. The residency is designed for high school humanities educators and provides participants with access to rare archival materials, curated talks with experts, and behind-the-scenes tours of NYPL’s extensive collections. The program aims to strengthen creative, engaging, and intellectually curious classroom practices by connecting educators to primary sources and collaborative professional development opportunities. Each year features a unique theme, and the residency fosters a dynamic community of educators committed to innovative teaching in the humanities.
