School has been in session for a while now across the US, but we're still early in the year. What better time to get inspired by the myriad resouces that the Smithsonian has to offer teachers of all subjects and grade levels?

Smithsonian Teachers' Night 2012 will be held this Thursday Friday, September 28th at the Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture at the National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington DC. Attendees will find ready to use classroom resources, meet Smithsonian educators, and attend demonstrations of school programs and materials. Archives staff will be on hand to share history-related educational materials.

And did we mention it's free? However, since space is limited, you must register on the event website. 

For any of you unable to attend, we encourage you to explore the Archives' educational resources and the Smithsonian Education website.