Wisconsin civic education teacher training project

Wisconsin Civic Education Teacher Training Project

The University of Wisconsin System was awarded $1,098,684 on October 1, 2025, through the American History and Civics Education program (CFDA 84.422), administered by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. This Project Grant supports a teacher training initiative focused on improving civics education instruction in Wisconsin. The award period runs through September 30, 2026, and is designed to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in American history, civics, and government through professional development activities and instructional support for educators.

The Wisconsin Civic Education Teacher Training Project aligns with the federal program's objectives to support Presidential Academies and National Activities that promote innovative instruction and educator professional development. As part of the broader American History and Civics Education portfolio, this award contributes to the Department of Education's effort to strengthen civics education nationwide, with particular emphasis on evidence-based approaches to teacher training and curriculum development. The project is one of 119 competitive awards distributed under this program, with total federal obligations of $198.3 million in fiscal year 2025.