Dialogue 250: teacher and student engagement with texts and ideas reflecting 250 years of american self-government

Award Overview

Literacy Design Collaborative, Inc. received a $2.42 million 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). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, supports the DIALOGUE 250 initiative, which aims to develop and disseminate research-based instructional approaches that enhance student engagement with texts and ideas reflecting 250 years of American self-government.

Key Products and Services

Under this award, Literacy Design Collaborative will create evidence-based educational materials and instructional strategies designed to improve students' civic literacy and engagement with foundational American texts and governance concepts. As a tax-exempt nonprofit organization with established expertise in civics and American history education, the organization will develop scalable, culturally-responsive instructional solutions intended to serve high-need student populations across K-12 grade levels and school districts nationally. This award is part of a broader portfolio of federal funding the organization has received totaling approximately $11.2 million in project grants to support its mission of advancing civic literacy instruction and scaling proven educational innovations.