Mastering history 2

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Educational Service Unit a $2.41 million Project Grant under the American History and Civics Education program (CFDA 84.422) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The Mastering History 2 initiative is designed to enhance American history and civics education across 16 school districts in east central Nebraska, serving approximately 12,000 students in rural and underserved communities spanning Burt, Cuming, Dodge, Saunders, and parts of Lancaster counties. This award supports the program's core mission to improve teaching and learning in American history, civics, government, and related subjects through evidence-based instructional strategies and professional development initiatives.

As a regional educational service center, Educational Service Unit will deliver comprehensive educational support services and professional development activities to participating school districts. The funding supports innovative instructional initiatives and curriculum enhancement designed to strengthen student outcomes in civics and American history education, consistent with the broader federal program's emphasis on teacher seminars, digital education initiatives, and K-12 curriculum development. This award represents a continuation of substantial federal investment in the organization's educational programs, complementing its concurrent initiatives in Native American student achievement, school mental health services, and career and technical education across the region.