Teaching American History 

Competitive Federal Grant 

A Federal grant designed to enhance the American history knowledge of K-12 American history educators through the use of primary sources.

Goals:

·       To improve student academic achievement

·       To increase teacher’s knowledge and improve classroom pedagogy

·       To increase the use of primary sources in the classroom

·       To provide high-quality professional development

·       To provide summer excursions for educators to experience history first hand 

·       To enhance student learning through technology integration 

Participating Districts:  Agate, Arickaree, Arriba-Flagler, Bennett, Bethune, Burlington, Byers, Cheyenne Wells, Deer Trail, Elizabeth, Genoa-Hugo, Hi-Plains, Idalia, Karval, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Liberty, Limon, Strasburg, Stratton and Woodlin.