The museum of the city of new york will create programs and classroom resources aligned with new york city's "civics for all" public school initiative

The Museum of the City of New York, Inc. was awarded a $522,110 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) program. The grant will support the museum's efforts to create educational programs and classroom resources aligned with New York City's "Civics for All" public school initiative. Key activities include:

Convening a paid teacher advisory group to work with a curriculum consultant to develop educational resources for grades 6-8. The advisory group will also provide feedback on two new "Civics for All"-themed field trips.

Hosting several professional development programs for New York City teachers focused on civic engagement themes.

Contracting with a curriculum consultant, project evaluator, graphic designer, and translation services to translate materials into Spanish to reach a broader student population.

The new "Civics for All"-aligned curricula and field trips are expected to reach an estimated 10,000 New York City students and teachers over the 2-year award period from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2026.

The museum will convene a paid teacher advisory group to work with a curriculum consultant to develop educational resources for students in grades six through eight. The advisory group will also provide feedback on two new "civics for all"-themed field trips. In addition, the museum will host several professional development programs for new york city teachers focused on civic engagement themes. To support project activities, the museum will contract with a curriculum consultant, project evaluator, graphic designer, and translation services to translate curriculum materials into spanish to reach a broader student population. The new "civics for all"-aligned curricula and field trips will reach an estimated 10,000 new york city students and teachers.