Decorah teacher Wesley Knaack selected for World War I Program

Decorah Middle School teacher Wesley Knaack has been selected as one of 114 teachers nationwide to participate in a National History Day® program titled "Legacies of World War I."
 
The program is a partnership between the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission and National History Day.

Knaack will participate in webinars and discussions while learning about World War I with teachers from around the world. As one of the selected teachers, Knaack receives free tuition, graduate credits, and materials for the online program.  Each of the 57 National History Day affiliates could choose two teachers for this honor and the National History Day program in Iowa selected Knaack.

"I've always been fascinated with history, and it's my passion in getting students excited about our past through the process of analyzing primary sources and forming their own opinions on important events in history," commented Knaack. "The focus this month is the role that women played in WWI, and next month we will look at the role of African Americans in the war."

Knaack adds, "My hope is that by sharing these experiences with my students, it will also spark some interest for their National History Day project. I'm really excited about this opportunity to build on my knowledge of WWI, and in turn share this information with my students."