American History and Civics Education—Presidential and Congressional Academies for American History and Civics

Overview

<p>The Academies Program supports the establishment of: (1) Presidential Academies for the Teaching of American History and Civics that offer workshops for both veteran and new teachers to strengthen their knowledge of American history, civics, and government education (Presidential Academies); and (2) Congressional Academies for Students of American History and Civics that provide high school students opportunities to enrich their understanding of these subjects (Congressional Academies).<br>Absolute Priority – <br>(1) An applicant must propose to establish a Presidential Academy that offers a seminar or institute for teachers of American history and civics with intensive professional development opportunities, led by a team of primary scholars and core teachers in the field and civics, conducted during the summer (or other appropriate time) and is no less than 2 weeks but not more than 6 in duration. <br>(2) An applicant must propose to establish a seminar or institute for outstanding students of American history and civics that will broaden and deepen students’ understanding of American history and civics led by a team of primary scholars and core teachers in the field and civics, conducted during the summer (or other appropriate time) and is no less than 2 weeks but not more than 6 in duration. <br>Preference Priorities – <br>(1) Supporting High-Need Students. (up to 10 points) Projects that are designed to improve academic outcomes for high-need students (as defined in this notice). <br>(2) Competitive Preference Priority 2— Using the Resources of the National Parks. (up to 5 points)</p>