Project Description

Jada Kohlmeier and Steven Brown (Political Science) were awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to conduct virtual professional development with 40 secondary social studies teacher for 3 years in under-resourced classrooms. Kohlmeier and Brown will lead a project staff of 10 teacher educators who will lead 10 Lesson Study teams. These teams of four social studies teachers will develop problem-based inquiry lessons that engage students in civic reasoning to prepare them to tackle complex self-governance problems. Teachers will participate in 50 hours of summer work and 30 hours of video implementation, reflection and lesson revision during the academic year.

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DATES


5-day summer institute each summer

  • July 15-19, 2024
  • July 14-18, 2025
  • July 13-17, 2026

Academic year video implementation and reflection Fall 2024 through Fall 2026

LOCATION


Virtual

STIPEND


YEAR 2024$4,000
YEAR 2025$4,500
YEAR 2026$5,000

OTHER RESOURCES


  • Swivl Camera
  • iPad
  • Books

Co-Project Directors

This project is being funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s American History and Civic Education National Activities program.

Last Updated: 02/22/2024

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