edWeb.net and the CMOHF recognize National Medal of Honor Day

congressional medal of honor foundation logoNew webinars to prepare teachers for National Medal of Honor Day (Friday, March 25, 2016) with their students.

edWeb.net and the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation present new, live interviews with Medal of Honor recipients in the Lessons of Personal Bravery and Self-Sacrifice professional learning community (PLC).

On National Medal of Honor Day each year, there is a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate and honor the day, and the Citizen Honors recipients will be announced. The Citizen Honors awards are presented to ordinary Americans who have become extraordinary. New this year, the Young Hero Award recognizes Americans aged 8-18 for their leadership, courage, character, integrity and service on a local, regional, state or national level. These acts of courage and self-sacrifice symbolize the American spirit, and are recognized every year by our nation’s greatest heroes.

Educators are encouraged to watch the next two webinars with their students which will feature interviews with Medal of Honor recipients, question and answer sessions and resources to help students reflect on the award values.

The Lessons of Personal Bravery and Self-Sacrifice PLC has hosted many interviews with Medal of Honor recipients. The archives are available for educators to view at anytime with their classes. Past interviews include:

Lisa Schmucki, founder of edWeb commented, “We are deeply honored to help the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation reach more teachers and students through their program on edWeb. The interviews we host with the Medal of Honor Recipients are so moving and humbling, and a reminder to think more of others than of ourselves.”

“Medal of Honor Recipient interviews offer teachers and their classes an opportunity to hear history recited, to see it recorded, and to reflect on its value in our lives,” said Cathy Metcalf, Vice President of Education at Medal of Honor Character Development Program. “These are the stories of men who helped build the history of this country. Their perspectives put our lives in context and bring meaning to the observation of National Medal of Honor Day.”

To stay informed about special events and upcoming webinars, join online discussions, and gain access to valuable resources, educators are invited join the free Lessons of Personal Bravery and Self-Sacrifice PLC on edWeb.net at www.edweb.net/cmoh.