Educating for the republic: a teacher training initiative in the primary texts of america's founding

Kansas State University received a $1.79M 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 initiative, titled "Educating for the Republic: A Teacher Training Initiative in the Primary Texts of America's Founding," supports professional development for K-12 educators through teacher training programs centered on foundational American historical documents and constitutional principles. This award aligns with the program's broader mission to improve the quality of teaching and learning in American history, civics, government, and geography through Presidential Academies and National Activities grants that emphasize evidence-based instructional strategies.

The grant funds the design and delivery of teacher seminars, institutes, and curriculum development activities focused on primary source analysis and founding documents instruction. As part of the Department of Education's accelerated funding cycle for American history and civics initiatives—particularly in advance of America's 250th anniversary—this award represents one of 73 grants distributed through the program in 2025, with typical award values ranging from $500K to $3M over one-year periods. Project completion and reporting are required by September 30, 2026, with continuation contingent on recipient progress and appropriations availability.