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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Stop Motion Animation in Computer Science
During the months of February and March, students enrolled in grades 2-5 Computer Science classes have been collaborating in small groups of 2-3 to create their own stop motion animation videos. These projects utilize materials such as Play-Doh, Lego bricks, and crayons to illustrate concepts learned in their core classes….
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Menifee Central Welcomes Judge Executive Hector Alcala
The 5th grade students at Menifee Central recently had a special opportunity to hear from Hector Alcala, Menifee County Judge Executive. Judge Alcala visited our school to speak with students about Menifee County’s plans for America 250, the nationwide celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration…
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Heritage & Horizons
We are excited to highlight the hard work of our middle school students, who have been practicing traditional Latin dances—including Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and others—in preparation for next month’s Community Showcase. This initiative allows our students to take pride in their skills and heritage while fostering a sense of belonging…
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What makes a good leader?
Mrs. Smallwood’s first grade class used iCivics to determine what qualities a good leader possesses, and made that connection to our first leader, George Washington. Bailey Smallwood Hazel Green Elementary Laurel County School System First Grade
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February Newsletter
Students have been focusing their learning around what British Actions angered the colonists in the 1700s. One of the big events was the Boston Massacre. Students took an in depth look at a primary source piece of propaganda from the 1700s, the “Bloody Massacre”. After careful learning using an interactive…
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Third Graders Shine Bright with Poetry
Third grade students at Lynn Camp Elementary explored poetry by writing creative comparison poems. After learning about the history and future of space exploration, students incorporated their learning with literacy instruction. Students focused on using descriptive language, vivid imagery, and strong comparisons to paint a picture in the reader’s mind….
