Kristina watched students who once doubted themselves grow into confident researchers and presenters.
Your donation provides immediate support for teachers to participate in Texas History Day and National History Day by offsetting travel costs, providing stipends for judges, supporting dedicated teachers who lead Junior Historians chapters, and helping teachers implement new Texas history standards.
”One of the most powerful moments is seeing students realize they can think like historians—which shifts how they approach learning altogether. Even for those who do not advance beyond state, presenting in Austin and connecting with peers from across Texas is unforgettable. They leave with confidence, pride, and skills that last far beyond the classroom.”
“I strongly encourage all teachers to participate in THD. It doesn’t just teach history—it inspires students to live it, question it, and carry it forward.”
-Kristina Miller
Your support directly impacts classrooms across the state—classrooms like Kristina Miller’s.
Kristina Miller is a teacher in Livingston ISD, where she also serves as UIL Academic Coordinator and as Regional Coordinator for the Lone Star–Montgomery History Day region. Through Texas History Day, she has watched students who once doubted themselves grow into confident researchers and presenters, discovering that their voices and ideas matter. For Kristina, one of the most powerful moments is seeing students realize they can think like historians — a shift that changes how they approach learning altogether.
Help us raise $10,000 by the end of the summer.
When you support educators like Kristina, you provide students across Texas with opportunities to research, create, compete, and connect with history in meaningful ways. Your support helps Texas History Day continue to grow and thrive.
