Prime time: forming a more perfect union [for 30 years, prime time has provided award-winning humanities-based programming to over 100,000 parents/caregivers and children across 40 states

Prime Time Family Reading (Prime Time) received a $199,979 Project Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities under the Promotion of the Humanities Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development program (CFDA 45.162). The grant will support Prime Time's development of a bilingual book series and accompanying resources titled "A More Perfect Union" aimed at encouraging literacy and civic engagement among families with young children. Key activities include the creation of updated reading materials and programs to be more inclusive and reach Spanish-speaking audiences. An estimated 1,115 participants across Louisiana and other states are expected to engage with the project's at-home learning kits, site-based programs, and online resources between October 2021 and September 2022. The grant aims to benefit families and educators through accessible programs and materials supporting children's education and active citizenship.

Activities

Six key prime time staff and five humanities consultants will develop an updated book series, resources, and programs on the theme ?a more perfect union,? Increasing the diversity and inclusivity from an earlier series and reaching spanish-speaking families through new bilingual offerings.

Expected outcomes

  an estimated 1,115 participants across louisiana and other states will engage with the project?s spark box at-home kits for families and preschools, site-based programs, and online resources and events.

Intended beneficiaries

Families and educators will benefit from programs and materials that help them to be active citizens and to support children?s education through reading. Spanish-speaking communities will be able to access programs and materials in bilingual format.

Subrecipient activities

The recipient does not intend to subaward funds.]