Voices of a republic - reimagining civics education

Savannah State University received a $1,575,399 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), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The "Voices of a Republic – Reimagining Civics Education" initiative supports the development and delivery of innovative civics education curricula and professional development programming designed to improve the quality of teaching and learning in American history, civics, and government at the K-12 level.

The award funds the creation of evidence-based instructional strategies and educational materials that support civic formation and constitutional literacy among students, with particular focus on engaging underserved populations. As an HBCU with demonstrated expertise in educational program development, Savannah State University leverages this funding to develop curricula, deliver teacher professional development activities, and implement instructional initiatives aligned with the program's emphasis on improving civics education outcomes across participating school systems.