🎬 K–12 · Teachers · Families

Bringing the Humanities to Life

Media for Humanities Education uses the power of video and storytelling to spark curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning in students of every age.

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Our Mission

Every student deserves access to the full breadth of human knowledge.

Media for Humanities Education is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating, curating, and preserving high-quality media resources that bring history, literature, philosophy, art, and culture into classrooms and homes. We believe that the humanities are not a luxury — they're a foundation for empathy, creativity, and civic life.

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Short, engaging films for students, teachers, and families. Designed to inspire big conversations.

Getting to Know Abraham Lincoln
History
Getting to Know Abraham Lincoln
An engaging introduction to one of America's most iconic presidents — his life, leadership, and lasting legacy.
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Getting to Know George Washington
History
Getting to Know George Washington
Discover the man behind the myth — Washington's extraordinary journey from Virginia planter to first president.
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Getting to Know Faith Ringgold
Art
Getting to Know Faith Ringgold
Meet the celebrated artist and author whose story quilts weave together art, history, and the African American experience.
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Getting to Know Painting Media
Art
Getting to Know Painting Media
From watercolor to oil to acrylic — an introduction to the materials artists use and how each one shapes what's possible.
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Getting to Know Claude Monet
Art History
Getting to Know Claude Monet
Step into the world of Impressionism with the master of light and color — and find out what drove Monet to paint the same scene hundreds of times.
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About Us

We're educators, filmmakers, and curious humans.

Media for Humanities Education was founded on a simple belief: that great storytelling can make complex ideas accessible to anyone. Our team combines backgrounds in education, documentary video & film, and library science to create resources that work in the classroom, at home, or anywhere learning happens.

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What We Do

From curriculum-aligned video series to a growing digital archive, our programs bring the humanities into focus for learners of every age.

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Humanities Education

Curriculum-aligned video resources covering history, literature, philosophy, and the arts — designed to meet students where they are and take them further.

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Community Partnerships

We collaborate with schools, libraries, and community organizations to expand access and deepen engagement with humanities media.

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Teacher/Family Resources

Discussion guides, lesson plans, and classroom activities paired with our videos — built for educators and for families, ready to use, in the classroom or at home.

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Whether you're an educator looking for resources, a parent curious about our programs, or someone who wants to support our work — reach out. We're a friendly bunch.

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