America's promise: 250TH

The Kentucky Educational Development Corporation (KEDC) received a $2.88 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), awarded on October 1, 2025, with completion scheduled for September 30, 2026. This award supports the "America's Promise: 250th" initiative, which advances civics and American history education through teacher professional development and curriculum innovation tied to America's 250th anniversary commemoration.

Under this grant, KEDC will deliver comprehensive educational services to school districts across Kentucky, including the establishment of Presidential Academies for teacher professional development in civics and American history instruction, development of evidence-based K-12 civics curricula, and digital education initiatives celebrating the nation's bicentennial. These services align with the broader American History and Civics Education program's focus on improving teaching and learning outcomes in civics, government, and related subjects, with emphasis on serving low-income and underserved student populations across the Commonwealth's educational systems.