Library of Congress Education
Primary sources, family learning, classroom materials, and reading resources from the Library of Congress.
Website previewAbout Library of Congress Education
Library of Congress Education brings primary sources, teacher resources, family learning routes, Read.gov, America's Library, Everyday Mysteries, and classroom collections together in one official hub.
Age and access
This resource is listed for ages 5-18. It is available as Website, Downloadable and is listed as free. The listed language coverage is English.
What stands out
- Lets children investigate original documents, images, recordings, and objects
- Supports both family exploration and classroom planning
- Builds historical thinking through authoritative primary sources
How the score is built
The collection comes from the Library of Congress.
The official hub combines primary sources, reading, family learning, and teacher materials.
The online education hub is free to explore.
Parent notes
- Materials vary widely in age, complexity, and historical context.
- Adults should use the audience guidance on individual collections before sharing sensitive historical material.
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