June 06, 2006
Status: Pending
Approve the agreement with The Gilder Lehrman Institute.
On October 21, 2005, the School Board approved the New Teaching American History Grant Application, a three-year grant program, which is currently being implemented. As part of this grant, the Gilder Lehrman Institute will provide intensive American History trainings in the Broward County School District. One hundred sixty-five middle, and high school American History teachers can apply for acceptance to the Teaching American History Summer Institutes. Five district educators will also be guaranteed admittance to the national and international Gilder Lehrman Institute Summer Seminars. The workshops will be conducted each summer during the grant implementation. This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form by the School Board Attorney.
The financial impact shall not exceed $49,000 per year. The source of funds is the Federal Department of Education Teaching American History Grant. There is no additional financial impact to the district.
Requested Action
Approve the agreement with The Gilder Lehrman Institute.
Summary
On October 21, 2005, the School Board approved the New Teaching American History Grant Application, a three-year grant program, which is currently being implemented. As part of this grant, the Gilder Lehrman Institute will provide intensive American History trainings in the Broward County School District. One hundred sixty-five middle, and high school American History teachers can apply for acceptance to the Teaching American History Summer Institutes. Five district educators will also be guaranteed admittance to the national and international Gilder Lehrman Institute Summer Seminars. The workshops will be conducted each summer during the grant implementation. This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form by the School Board Attorney.
School Board Goals
| Goal 1 - All students will achieve at their highest potential |
Financial Impact
The financial impact shall not exceed $49,000 per year. The source of funds is the Federal Department of Education Teaching American History Grant. There is no additional financial impact to the district.
Source of Additional Information
Diane Carr 754-321-1850 Mark Quintana 754-321-1873 Louise Ball 754-321-1873
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