HistoryQuest.US is proud of the milestones it reaches in connecting people with local and distant historical and cultural objects, live online. August 2002 -- HistoryQuest.US Unveils Project Collaboration Environment for Professional Development and Advisory Board Interaction May 2002 -- HistoryQuest.US Announces Launch of Unique Standards-Based Curriculum for K-12 Students After several successful pilot programs with students, teachers and poets from across the nation, HistoryQuest.US announced the availability of the HistoryQuest.US platform and curriculum. HistoryQuest.US is a standards-based program that connects learners to historical and cultural sites and objects to explore important social issues and foster a deeper appreciation for historical themes and lessons. The program employs web-based distance learning technologies to bridge geographic barriers. The program was developed through a partnership with Columbia University Teachers College Institute for Learning Technologies, Jonathan Finkelstein, and participating museums and K-12 educators. HistoryQuest.US is unique in that participating students interact live online with experts and curators and with other students across the country, and around the globe. The live interaction includes actual online voice discussion and a wide variety of stimulating and exciting collaborative activities.