Seminars in american civics

Grant Award Summary

Cleveland State University received a $1.47 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 October 1, 2025, with completion by September 30, 2026. The award funds the "Seminars in American Civics" initiative, which provides professional development and instructional support to improve the quality of teaching and learning in American history, civics, and government at the K-12 level. This project aligns with the federal program's focus on innovative instructional strategies and teacher seminars addressing founding documents, constitutional principles, and civics curriculum development.

The deliverables under this grant include the design and delivery of seminars for educators and school leaders on American civics topics, curriculum development resources, and potentially summer institutes or professional development activities that equip teachers with evidence-based instructional approaches. As a higher education institution with demonstrated expertise in civics education, Cleveland State University serves as the prime recipient and will implement the program through its Office of Sponsored Programs & Research, with the ultimate goal of improving civics instruction and student engagement in American history and government across participating schools and districts.