CRAFTSBURY COMMON — Craftsbury Academy ninth-grade students Ada Allen and Jo Lander have been accepted to represent Vermont on the Gilder Lehrman Student Advisory Council. The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is a nonprofit organization dedicated to K-12 history education. Its mission is to promote the knowledge and understanding of American history through educational programs and resources. Allen and Lander will begin serving on the Council in March.
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Created in 2014, the Gilder Lehrman Student Advisory Council (SAC) is a diverse group of high-achieving middle and high school students (grades 8–12) interested in history who apply to join this elite community of like-minded individuals. The SAC has more than 200 members nationwide and internationally. During virtual meetings throughout the school year, students provide valuable feedback on the institute’s programs and materials, helping the institute refine its outreach with the needs of young people in mind. Students are also educated about critical documents in American history and hear presentations from guest speakers or fellow members of the SAC.
