Teaching American History
The United States Department of Education's Teaching American
History Grant program was created to raise student achievement by improving teachers' knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of American history. Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) apply for the
grants in partnership with colleges, universities, non-profit history or humanities organizations, libraries, or museums.
American Immigration Law Foundations Teacher Grant Program
Do you have a creative
classroom project that needs funding? The American Immigration Law Foundation's Curriculum Center is here to help! In an effort to support teachers in engaging their students and communities in
thoughtful dialogues centered on the issue of immigration and multiculturalism, the Center awards bi-annual grants for immigration- themed classroom projects.
Horace Mann - Abraham Lincoln Fellowship
The fellowship will allow
fifty full-time US teachers the opportunity to study the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. It is open to all K-12 teachers of any discipline, but its curriculum is targeted towards educators of
grades 4-12. The fellowship features a five-day institute in June and July 2009 at the ALPLM in Springfield, Illinois.