Action civics: connecting middle and high school social studies curriculum to media creation

This federal Project Grant award of $1,128,776.00, provided by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the American History and Civics Education program (CFDA 84.422), supports KQED Inc.'s "Action Civics" initiative. The project aims to connect middle and high school social studies curriculum to media creation, targeting students from low-income and underserved populations. The one-year project, commencing on October 1, 2024, and concluding on September 30, 2025, will develop innovative, evidence-based instructional strategies and educational programs to enhance students' understanding of American civic institutions through the integration of digital storytelling and media literacy. This grant award demonstrates KQED Inc.'s expertise in educational media production and its commitment to promoting civic engagement and social studies learning for underserved student populations.