Parents play a vital role in National History Day from helping your student to choose a topic all the way through contest day (at the school, state, and national level)
As the parent or caring adult of a History Day student, you will have the opportunity to witness the unfolding of a History Day project and see your child become a historian. Parents are often asked to save the day, whether by providing transportation to events, solving technology crises, or helping a frantic student complete the annotated bibliography.
Whatever the role, parents are a vital part of the History Day experience. If you're new to the program, learn more about the History Day, and the academic and personal benefits of doing a History Day project.
As you move forward in your History Day process, be sure to bookmark this page as your hub for project help, FAQs, and other important information.
Please note that teachers can adapt History Day to meet their classroom needs. Requirements, deadlines, and grading rubrics will vary across classrooms. Questions about your student's project or about the school-level competition should be directed to their teacher. If you have questions about State or National level competitions, or about project rules, contact us to help you get started.
Do you homeschool, or would you like your student to participate in a History Day competition even though their school is not participating? Make sure you enroll as a History Day educator so the staff knows to include you in all important project and competition communication. Once you've done that, be sure to check out the History Day Educator page. ​