Teachers College, Columbia University
For Support Of The Creation Of A National Coalition To Advance Civics Education
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Amount$17,490
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Program
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Date Awarded10/12/2022
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Term24.0 Months
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Type of SupportGeneral Support/Program
Strategies
Overview
The mission of the Center for Educational Equity at Teachers College, Columbia University is to champion children’s right to a meaningful opportunity to graduate from high school prepared for college, careers, and civic participation. Their efforts to prepare all students for civic participation and close civic education opportunity gaps have included state-level civic education equity initiatives in several states. This grant will support the creation of a national coalition of students, parents, and educators that will increase awareness and understanding of the importance of civics education. (Substrategy: Student and Community Voice)
About the Grantee
Grantee Website
www.tc.columbia.edu
Address
525 W 120th Street Box 219, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Grants to this Grantee
for support of the Center for Educational Equity
The mission of the Center for Educational Equity at Teachers College, Columbia University is to champion children’s right to a meaningful opportunity to graduate from high school prepared for college, careers, and civic participation. Their efforts to prepare all students for civic participation and close civic education opportunity gaps have included civic education equity initiatives in several states. This grant will support a national coalition of students, parents, and educators that will increase awareness and understanding of the rights and importance of civics education. (Substrategy: Student and Community Voice)
for support of the Institute for Urban and Minority Education’s African Diaspora content
Hosted by Teachers College, the Institute for Urban and Minority Education, in partnership with the African Diaspora Consortium, developed the first-ever African Diaspora course that combines research and best practices to strengthen student outcomes. This grant will enable Teachers College to support teachers across the country, through various professional development opportunities, with implementing an AP Seminar with African Diaspora Content.(Substrategies: Educator Capacity and Content, Tools, and Services).
for support of the creation of a national coalition to advance civics education
The mission of the Center for Educational Equity at Teachers College, Columbia University is to champion children’s right to a meaningful opportunity to graduate from high school prepared for college, careers, and civic participation. Their efforts to prepare all students for civic participation and close civic education opportunity gaps have included state-level civic education equity initiatives in several states. This grant will support the creation of a national coalition of students, parents, and educators that will increase awareness and understanding of the importance of civics education. (Substrategy: Student and Community Voice)
