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"History is instructive. What it suggests to people is that even if they do little things, if they walk on the picket line, if they join a vigil, if they write a letter to their local newspaper… Anything they do, however small, becomes part of a much larger sort of flow of energy. And when enough people do enough things, however small they are, then change takes place."
- Howard Zinn, American historian (1922-2010)
The Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) is passionately dedicated to fostering a vibrant and high-quality history and social science education across the county. At MCOE, we actively support districts with dynamic professional learning opportunities and collaborative networking, empowering educators to inspire their students. By working hand-in-hand with districts, professional organizations, and partner agencies, we ensure that every student in Monterey County develops the knowledge, skills, and literacy needed to thrive in civics, economics, geography, ethnic studies, and history. Together, we're shaping informed, engaged, and empowered citizens of tomorrow.