Documents of democracy: lessons in liberty for we the people

The Center for Civic Education received a $3.0 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 "Documents of Democracy: Lessons in Liberty for We the People" initiative. The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, supports the development and delivery of innovative American history and civics education curricula and instructional strategies designed to enhance teaching and learning outcomes in these subject areas.

The project aligns with the American History and Civics Education program's mission to improve the quality of civic and historical instruction, with particular focus on evidence-based educational interventions for high-need and underserved student populations. As a recognized leader in civic education with prior federal funding totaling approximately $17.6 million since 2021, the Center for Civic Education leverages this award to advance informed citizenship and strengthen students' knowledge of American foundational documents and constitutional principles through scalable, research-based programming delivered across its service areas.