Teacher Film Study Series September - February 4 pm - 5 pm Teachers are invited to watch a selection of films featured in “Commanding the Screen: The American Presidency in Film and Television” on their own then participate in discussion sessions with guest presenters from other Presidential Libraries and historic sites. This free virtual series is open to all educators. Arkansas teachers will receive one hour of professional development credit per session. Register *The Lincoln session will be held at the library. Teachers are invited to view the exhibit prior to the 6 pm public program. ** Bonus in person session at the Macarthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, 6:30 pm screening of the 2003 National Geographic documentary “The Search For Kennedy's PT 109” (55 min). 9/24/24 - Amistad 10/22/24 - Lincoln* 11/19/24 - 13 Days 12/17/24 - LBJ 1/14/25 - Nixon 2/18/25 - PT-109 (1963)**Rescheduled to 2/26/25 March 4, 20254:30 pm to 6:30 pmSoMa Success Stories: Celebrating Female Entrepreneurs Register The Clinton Presidential Library and Museum is partnering with Economics Arkansas to offer a special professional development opportunity at the ESSE Purse Museum. Participants will have an opportunity to explore the museum exhibits and consider how the evolving styles and changing contents of women’s purses reflect the expansion in financial rights during the 20th century. A panel of women business owners will share their stories of success in the SoMa district of Little Rock. Anita Davis, owner of ESSE Purse Museum and The Bernice Garden, will facilitate the conversation. Arkansas teachers will receive two hours professional development credit and a copy of Grandma’s Purse by Vanessa Brantley-Newton. March 11, 20254:30 pm - 6:30 pmEquipping Educators: Hands-On Teacher Training for Community-Based Civics Join Generation Citizen at the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum for an interactive workshop designed to equip educators with the tools to teach civics through real-world, community-based experiences – all while aligning with the LEARNS Act and the community service learning graduation requirement. Participants will learn how to integrate local government, service learning, and project-based learning to help students connect with their communities and understand their role in democracy. Through collaboration, real-world applications, and standards-aligned resources, educators will leave with actionable tools and strategies to inspire the next generation of engaged citizens. Arkansas teachers will receive two hours professional development credit. Register Arkansas Civic Education InstituteRevolutionary RecordsPart I (1776-1901) The ACEI curriculum is designed to serve Arkansas teachers, grades 4 - 12. The institute will be held in person at the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum from June 23-27. Arkansas teachers who attend the full institute will receive 30 hours of ADE approved professional development credit. Participation is free and lunch is provided daily. Lodging is available for a limited number of participants who live more than 50 miles from Little Rock. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm March 14, 2025. Applicants will be notified on or before April 11, 2025. Additional information will be provided upon acceptance to ACEI 2025. This project is supported in part by a grant from HumanitiesAR and the National Endowment for the Humanities.