Legacy: leading educators in government and american civics for youth

The University of Missouri System received a $2.598 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) for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The award supports the LEGACY initiative, which focuses on improving the quality of teaching and learning in American history, civics, government, and related subjects through educator professional development and innovative instructional approaches.

Under this grant, the University of Missouri System will develop and deliver teacher professional development programs, likely including seminars on founding documents, constitutional principles, and evidence-based instructional strategies aligned with the program's emphasis on American civics education. The grant supports activities consistent with the American History and Civics Education program's core mission, which funds Presidential Academies for teacher training, curriculum development, and digital education initiatives designed to enhance civics instruction for K-12 students, with particular attention to serving low-income and underserved populations.