250 years of democracy: seminars to enhance U.S. History and civics pedagogy for teachers in northeast florida

Florida State College at Jacksonville received a $1,527,973 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the American History and Civics Education program (CFDA 84.422), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The grant funds the "250 Years of Democracy: Seminars to Enhance U.S. History and Civics Pedagogy for Teachers in Northeast Florida" initiative, which provides professional development seminars for teachers focused on U.S. history and civics instruction in alignment with America's 250th anniversary. This project aligns with the broader American History and Civics Education program's mission to improve teaching and learning outcomes in American history, civics, government, and geography through innovative instructional strategies and educator professional development.

The grant supports teacher-focused seminars in Jacksonville, Florida designed to enhance pedagogical approaches and content knowledge in U.S. history and civics education. As a public state college with extensive experience in workforce development and educational programming, FSCJ serves as the prime recipient delivering targeted professional development services to educators in the Northeast Florida region. This award is part of an accelerated expansion of the American History and Civics Education program, which obligated $198.3 million across 119 competitive awards in 2025 alone, supporting similar initiatives across the nation.