Learn about America’s National Cemeteries, honor the veterans laid to rest there, and receive FREE, classroom-ready teaching resources developed by the Korean War Legacy Foundation.
The Korean War Legacy Foundation has developed ten new secondary-level social studies lessons that honor veterans and connect National Cemeteries to the history and legacy of the Korean War. These instructional materials were created in collaboration with the Veterans Legacy Program (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs).
Workshop participants will actively engage with the lessons, hear from VA staff and the teachers who authored the curriculum, and take part in a guided tour of Sarasota National Cemetery. We invite you to join us for this meaningful professional learning experience.
Eligibility
Active, in-service 6-12 social studies teachers or social studies supervisors may register for the workshop
Registration Fee
A non-refundable registration fee of $30 is required.
Travel Stipend
Participants will receive a $150 stipend check at the conclusion of the workshop. No receipts are required.
General Information
- The workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
- Registrations will be accepted until the workshop is full. Apply NOW!
- It is required that participants bring a laptop.
- Dress is business casual for the entire event (no T-shirts, please).
- Lunch will be provided
- Participants will travel from the workshop location to the cemetery by motorcoach
Date & Location
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Courtyard Sarasota
8305 Tourist Center Drive, Sarasota, FL
Learn about America’s National Cemeteries, honor the veterans laid to rest there, and receive FREE, classroom-ready teaching resources developed by the Korean War Legacy Foundation.
The Korean War Legacy Foundation has developed ten new secondary-level social studies lessons that honor veterans and connect National Cemeteries to the history and legacy of the Korean War. These instructional materials were created in collaboration with the Veterans Legacy Program (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs).
Workshop participants will actively engage with the lessons, hear from VA staff and the teachers who authored the curriculum, and take part in a guided tour of Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. We invite you to join us for this meaningful professional learning experience.
Eligibility
Active, in-service 6-12 social studies teachers or social studies supervisors may register for the workshop
Registration Fee
A non-refundable registration fee of $30 is required.
Travel Stipend
Participants will receive a $150 stipend check at the conclusion of the workshop. No receipts are required.
General Information
- The workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
- Registrations will be accepted until the workshop is full. Apply NOW!
- It is required that participants bring a laptop.
- Dress is business casual for the entire event (no T-shirts, please).
- Lunch will be provided
- Participants will travel from the workshop location to the cemetery by motorcoach
Date & Location
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn
800 North Main St, Duncanville, Texas
Learn about America’s National Cemeteries, honor the veterans laid to rest there, and receive FREE, classroom-ready teaching resources developed by the Korean War Legacy Foundation.
The Korean War Legacy Foundation has developed ten new secondary-level social studies lessons that honor veterans and connect National Cemeteries to the history and legacy of the Korean War. These instructional materials were created in collaboration with the Veterans Legacy Program (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs).
Workshop participants will actively engage with the lessons, hear from VA staff and the teachers who authored the curriculum, and take part in a guided tour of Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. We invite you to join us for this meaningful professional learning experience.
Eligibility
Active, in-service 6-12 social studies teachers or social studies supervisors may register for the workshop
Registration Fee
A non-refundable registration fee of $30 is required.
Travel Stipend
Participants will receive a $150 stipend check at the conclusion of the workshop. No receipts are required.
General Information
- The workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
- Registrations will be accepted until the workshop is full. Apply NOW!
- It is required that participants bring a laptop.
- Dress is business casual for the entire event (no T-shirts, please).
- Lunch will be provided
- Participants will travel from the workshop location to the cemetery by motorcoach
Date & Location
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Holiday Inn
1471 Rock Creek Blvd, Joliet, Illinois
The Korean War Legacy Foundation was awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to honor Korean War Veterans interred in VA national cemeteries. The project is part of the National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program, which aims to memorialize the service and sacrifice America’s veterans through educational outreach. This initiative will develop ten new secondary-level social studies instructional modules that honor veterans and connect national cemeteries to the Korean War, along with professional development training on the new materials.
The Korean War Legacy Foundation invites Tarleton State University pre-service teachers and College of Education Curriculum & Instruction graduate students to share the new curriculum, veterans’ stories and local history as a KWLF Veterans Legacy Teacher Fellow. Fellows will participate in engaging professional learning and then complete two local presentations on the project. Approximately 10 pre-service teachers/graduate students will be selected to join this national cohort.
Fellows will participate in a five-hour online training (including lunch and breaks) on February 28, 2026, where they will explore sample lesson content, classroom connections, and facilitation strategies for engaging both educators and community members in veterans legacy themes. Participants will receive adaptable instructional materials they can tailor to their schools, audiences, and teaching styles, as well as slideshows that can be used for professional development presentations.
By August 10, 2026, each Fellow is required to deliver:
- One educator-focused professional development session (30-50 minutes). This session could be in your district or at a local, state, or national conference or event.
- one community-based presentation (20–30 minutes). This may be hosted by a local community organization such as a public library, veterans’ organization, historical society, or civic group.
After completing both presentations and submitting documentation (agenda, photos, participant list, evaluation summary, and reflection), Fellows will receive a $500 scholarship and a certificate recognizing their leadership in veterans legacy education. Please note that additional expenses such as travel and printing are not covered by this fellowship
APPLICATION DEADLINE- Applications are due by Sunday, February 15, 2026. Apply NOW for best consideration.
ELIGIBILITY & COMMITMENTS
Applicants must:
- Be a current pre-service teacher or COE C&I graduate student at Tarleton State University
- Attend the online training on February 28, 2026 (9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. CST).
- Deliver both required presentations by August 10, 2026.
- Submit documentation for each presentation within 10 days (agenda, photos, participant list, evaluation summary, and reflection).
Mapae Grant Award
World History Digital Education Foundation [WHDE]
Korean War Legacy Foundation [KWLF]
The World History Digital Education Foundation and the Korean War Legacy Foundation are honored to have a cadre of dedicated educators sharing information about Korea and the Korean War to teachers throughout the United States. To recognize the outstanding work of these teachers, we created the Mapae Award.
The Mapae Award is based on the medallion used by officials of the central government during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). The King’s hand-picked special officials, called “Eosa” (literally meaning the official dispatched by the King) traveled through regional areas on public duties and primarily prosecuted corrupt officials in the provinces. In most instances, the King secretly appointed Eosa, who were often the first prize awardee in Joseon’s national civil service examination called Gwageo. Eosa were given a medal, the Mapae, which identified their special status as the King’s appointed secret prosecutor and gave them the right to conscript horses for transportation to the provinces. Eosa with Mapae were allowed to have a special access to saddle horses kept at government-run post stations upon presenting their Mapae medal. The bearer of the medal, which was issued by a government agency called the Sangseowon (Office of Seals and Badges), was entitled to use the number of horses carved on the badge and was typically accompanied by a station attendant who guided him to the next station approximately 16 kilometers away. The attendant returned to his home station with the horse under his charge, while the traveler continued on his journey via other stations to his final destination.
Similar to the Joseon officials, teachers who have been awarded the medal will be provided resources, based on the number of horses on their medal, to help them share knowledge throughout the United States about Korean history, South Korea’s simultaneous rapid economic development and democratization, and the Korean War.
One Horse
Qualification
- Attend a WHDE or KWLF workshop and successfully complete all workshop requirements
Available Resources
- Up to $500 to host a workshop for at least 12 teachers. Teachers may also propose a special project related to Korea or the Korean War.
- Funding may be used for food, speaker honorariums, materials and/or room rental.
- Teachers must submit a budget and be pre-approved before making any expenditure. Receipts or invoices must be produced before any payments are made.
- NOTE: We are happy to assist in developing a workshop program.
Two Horses
Qualification
- Successfully complete a workshop or special project at the one horse level.
Available Resources
- Up to $1000 to host a workshop for at least 15 teachers. Teachers may also propose a special project related to Korea or the Korean War.
- Funding may be used for food, speaker honorariums, materials and/or room rental. Teachers at the two-horse level may use $250 of the grant funds as a personal honorarium.
- Teachers must submit a budget and be pre-approved before making any expenditure. Receipts or invoices must be produced before any payments are made.
- NOTE: We are happy to assist in developing a workshop program.
Three Horses
Qualification
- Successfully complete a workshop or special project at the two-horse level.
Available Resources
- Up to $1500 to host a workshop for at least 20 teachers. Teachers may also propose a special project related to Korea or the Korean War.
- Funding may be used for food, speaker honorariums, materials, room rental. Teachers at the three-horse level may use $350 of the grant funds as a personal honorarium.
- Teachers must submit a budget and be pre-approved before making any expenditure. Receipts or invoices must be produced before any payments are made.
- NOTE: We are happy to assist teachers in developing a workshop program.
Four Horses
Qualification
- Teachers at the four-horse level are trusted regular consultants for the foundation. All teachers at this level will go through an application and interview process.
Available Resources
- Teachers at the four-horse level will be tasked with special projects and will be given an appropriate budget to complete all tasks.
Five Horses
Qualification
- Teachers at the five-horse level are project managers who have shown excellent leadership qualities.
Available Resources
- Teachers at the five-horse level will develop special projects and workshops and will be given an appropriate budget to complete all tasks.