Beaumont workshop participants gather at the Region 5 Education Service Center on January 30, 2014.

Houston workshop participants gather at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston on January 31, 2014.

Arnold Krammer, professor of history at Texas A&M University, served on the faculty of both the Beaumont and Houston workshops.

Arnold Krammer discusses the turning points of World War II with teachers during a primary source workshop.

Brian Ross of Houston's Landrum Middle School listens as Arnold Krammer highlights primary source materials during an afternoon workshop.

Arnold Krammer examines historical documents with Andrew McCorkle of Porter's White Oak Middle School.

Maury Klein, professor emeritus of history at the University of Rhode Island, served on the faculty of both the Beaumont and Houston workshops.

Pamela Kennard of Houston's Davis High School (left) listens as her colleague Babak Far asks a question after Maury Klein's lecture.

Maury Klein leads an afternoon workshop in Beaumont.

William Blaylock of Houston's Dekaney High School (left) and Scott Gonzales of Alvin's Fairview Junior High participate in a primary source workshop with Maury Klein.

Jennifer McDonald reviews historical documents with Maury Klein during an afternoon workshop.

Michael L. Gillette, Humanities Texas executive director, served on the faculty of both the Beaumont and Houston workshops.

Melanie Pharis of Beaumont's West Brook High School asks a question after Michael L. Gillette's lecture.

Michael L. Gillette leads a workshop on primary source materials.

Teachers discuss civil rights in the 1940s with Michael L. Gillette during the Houston workshop.

Monique Mason-Kelly of Houston's Johnston Middle School (left) and Astrya Richard of Houston's Mayde Creek Junior High discuss civil rights in the 1940s during an afternoon workshop.

Joseph A. Pratt, Cullen Professor of History and Business at the University of Houston, served on the faculty of both the Beaumont and Houston workshops.

Joseph A. Pratt discusses Texas during World War II with William Moye of Warren High School (left) and Donna Williams of Beaumont's Vincent Middle School (right).

Joseph A. Pratt reviews primary sources with Kelsey Mathiasen of Sabine Pass High School.

Joseph A. Pratt leads an afternoon workshop with teachers in Beaumont.