Inspiring a New Generation to Carry the Promise.
Measuring Our Impact
Empowering educators with rich AHC content, immersive learning, and practical classroom tools.
Strengthening civic learning across rural Kentucky communities through statewide collaboration.
Expanding access to engaging, high-quality American history and civics instruction.
Grant Goals
Design and implement innovative, evidence-based PL seminars focused on civic competency for teacher leaders of American history, civics, government, or geography
Increase teacher leader capacity through the provision of innovative, evidence-based, pedagogical PL seminars focused on American history, civics, government, or geography
Increase student achievement and/or student engagement through the provision of innovative, evidence-based seminars focused on American history, civics, government, or geography
Increase access to innovative, evidence-based seminars focused on American history, civics, government, or geography in underserved areas
The overarching purpose of America’s Promise is to empower teacher leaders with innovative, evidence-based professional learning, high-quality resources, and immersive civic learning experiences. By strengthening educators’ knowledge, instructional skills, and access to rich American History and Civics (AHC) materials, the program aims to elevate student achievement and deepen student engagement in AHC-focused classrooms.
What’s New in
America’s Promise: 250?
News from our teacher leaders.
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KEDC Receives Federal Grant to Launch “America’s Promise: 250” Civics Education Initiative
Ashland, KY (October 2025) — The Kentucky Educational Development Corporation (KEDC) is proud to announce it has been awarded a federal grant through the American History and Civics Education program, administered by the U.S. Department of Education. The grant will fund a new project titled America’s Promise: 250, designed to…
