Silent Hero Learning Opportunities Application (2025/2026 Academic Year)
Thank you for your interest in the Silent Hero learning opportunities offered by National History in the 2025/2026 academic year. Please complete all fields as accurately as possible. If you have questions, please reach out to programs@nhd.org. Applications close on August 13 at 11:59 p.m. ET. All candidates will be notified on or before August 20.
Salutation
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Dr.
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
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Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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Please add an email that you check regularly.
What is your FIRST choice program?
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Researching Silent Heroes
Silent Heroes: Untold Stories from World War II
What is your SECOND choice program?
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Please Select
I do not have a second choice - only consider my first choice.
Researching Silent Heroes
Silent Heroes: Untold Stories from World War II
If you are interested in the Researching Silent Heroes program, please list your FIRST choice cohort
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World War I
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
I am not interested in this program
I do not have a preference in the conflict
If you are interested in the Researching Silent Heroes program, please list your SECOND choice cohort
Please Select
World War I
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
I am not interested in this program
I do not have a preference in the conflict
If you are interested in the Researching Silent Heroes program, please list your THIRD choice cohort
Please Select
World War I
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
I am not interested in this program
I do not have a preference in the conflict
Phone Number
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Please add a number you will answer in August.
Home Mailing Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Full Name of School
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School Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
School District (if this does not apply to you, write N/A.)
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Type of School
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Public
Private
Parochial/religious
Charter
Home school
Virtual
Other
Job Title
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Teacher
Librarian / Library Media Specialist
NHD Affiliate Coordinator / Staff
Other
Years of classroom experience:
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1-5 years
6-10 years
10-15 years
16-20 years
20-25 years
25+ years
What grade(s) do you teach? Check all that apply.
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K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
College/university
Other
What subject area/s do you teach?
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Social Studies
English/Language Arts
History
Science
Math
Foreign Language
Special Education
Civics/Government
English as a Second Language
Government
Economics
Other
How many students do you typically teach each academic year?
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1-15
15-30
31-45
46-60
61-75
75+
Does not apply
What best describes the location of your school?
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rural
suburban
urban
virtual
Other
Have you participated in the NHD program in the past?
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No, I am new to the NHD program.
Yes, I've participated 1-5 years.
Yes, I've participated 6-10 years.
Yes, I've participated 11-20 years.
Yes, I've participated 20+ years.
Are you an NHD alum?
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Yes
No
How did you learn about this program?
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NHD Email/Website/Social Media
NHD Regional or Affiliate (State) Coordinator
Colleague or Friend
Other
To be eligible for the Silent Heroes: Untold Stories from World War II program, schools must be located within 90 miles of a National Cemetery that is currently open to burials and/or cremation (cem.va.gov/find-cemetery/). Please list the name of any National Cemetery(ies) within 90 miles of your school. Please also provide the city and state where they are located. Example: Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN.
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If you are not interested in this program, please just type N/A in this box.
Briefly describe your school/setting (e.g. number of students, student demographics, mission, and special attributes of the school). What makes your school or its students unique? (300 word limit)
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Describe your interest in the Silent Heroes program. What do you hope to learn? If you are applying to work with students, what do you hope your students will learn? (300 word limit)
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Thank you for your interest in these learning opportunities. You will receive a copy of your submission - this is your confirmation. This form will remain open through 11:59 p.m. HT on August 13, 2025. All candidates will be notified on or before August 20, 2025. If you have questions, please reach out to programs@nhd.org. If there is anything else you'd like to tell the selection committee, please write it here.
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