In the Media

Here are some news stories from our previous workshops.

Paterson Press

August 29, 2022

‘Moved to tears’: Paterson educator describes workshop at Japanese internment campMartine Grant, a Paterson high school teacher, spent six days this summer in a remote part of Wyoming. But the trip could hardly be called a vacation.

Lincoln Journal Star

August 7, 2022

'Emotional journey': Crete teacher travels to Wyoming to learn about dark corner of American historyNikki Menard was invited to a workshop at the site of the Heart Mountain internment camp, where Japanese Americans were relocated during World War II.

The Roundup

September 22, 2021

Amber Severson Completes National Endowment For The Humanities WorkshopThe Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation is pleased to announce that Amber Severson, a social studies teacher at Alexander Public School, Alexander, ND, successfully completed our workshop for educators this summer sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities. "Heart Mountain, Wyoming, and the Japanese American Incarceration" taught a total...

The Christian Science Monitor

August 1, 2022

From an unlikely WWII-era friendship, plans for strengthening democracyAmid increased polarization and growing fears about the fragility of American democracy, national divisions can feel insurmountable. Here’s a serious effort to cultivate respect through the lessons of history and the example of a remarkable bipartisan power duo.

Cherry Creek Schools

July 1, 2022

Prairie Middle School social studies teacher completes weeklong workshop at Heart MountainPrairie Middle School social studies teacher Rachel Baumgartner recently took part in a weeklong workshop at Heart Mountain in Wyoming, the former site of an internment camp that held more than ...

Sewickley Herald

July 8, 2022

Sewickley Academy teacher completes exclusive humanities workshopKatherine Lukaszewicz, a Middle School teacher at Sewickley Academy, recently completed a workshop for educators sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities. According to a news release, the workshop, “Heart Mountain, Wyoming, and the Japanese American Incarceration,” taught participants about the incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War

Local News 8

April 12, 2022

Rigby teacher receives National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship - Local News 8The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation announced a teacher at Rigby Junior High School has been accepted to participate in its workshop for educators sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The Jefferson Star

April 20, 2022

Kerry Thomas selected for fellowship with National Endowment for the HumanitiesRigby High School teacher Kerry Thomas was selected out of more than 270 applicants to receive a fellowship position with the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation.

Casper Star Tribune

August 29, 2021

Heart Mountain Foundation teams with educators to teach about little-known American historyThe Heart Mountain Foundation wants educators to walk away with knowledge of little-known histories and then share them with students across the U.S., raising awareness at a time of rising

Jackson Hole News & Guide

August 25, 2021

Mother’s last request reveals secret at Heart MountainShirley Ann Higuchi’s journey began with her mother’s surprising admission on her deathbed.

Bellevue Leader

May 18, 2021

Bellevue East teacher selected for National Endowment for the Humanities summer programBellevue East teacher Rebekah Sidzyik has been selected to attend the National Endowment for the Humanities summer program “Heart Mountain, Wyoming, and the Japanese American Incarceration.”

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