Linguistically and culturally diverse student populations, in Arizona and across the U.S., often have limited knowledge of social studies content and language. To change this, teachers need professional development in order to improve the quality of instruction in these subjects. This project would help both teachers and students increase their knowledge of content found in the disciplines of American history, civics, government and geography.

Meghan McGinty was always fascinated by the impact that a school principal could have. “They are heroes in a lot of people’s lives,” said McGinty, a Metcalf Elementary School teacher in Morenci, Arizona. 

From the small town of 1,576 people, McGinty, 27, is pursuing a path to becoming a principal through Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.

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