Teaching American History
This page provides examples of professional learning experiences that centered the teaching of the fullness of American history. Use these example local Michigan district professional learning experiences in addition to the Guidance Document to assist you with the development of your own local district wide professional development experience.
Section 99d of the 2023-24 School Aid Act provided $6,000,000.00 from the state for local districts to do both of the following:
- develop and implement plans for professional learning concerning the teaching of the fullness of American history, including, but not limited to, the teaching of the history of communities of color and other marginalized communities, the teaching of local history, and the teaching of cultural competency.
- purchase books and other educational resources for educators and students to support the goal of teaching every middle school and high school student American history that reflects the diversity of this state, including, but not limited to, the teaching of the history of communities of color and other marginalized communities.
The list of schools who implemented 99d grant initiatives include:
- Ann Arbor Public Schools
- Birmigham Public Schools
- Chippewa Valley Public Schools
- Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Grand Haven Area Public Schools
- Hazel Park Schools
- Kentwood Public Schools
- Les Cheneaux Community Schools
- Mattawan Consolidated School District
- Muskegon Public Schools
- Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
- Reeths-Puffer Schools
- Royal Oak Schools
- Troy School District
- Waverly Community School District
- Westwood Community School District
- Whitmore Community Schools
- Ypsilanti Community Schools
* Complete district exemplars are in development and will be added as soon as possible. While development is occuring, select the school district link above to view their 99d grant initiative and/or to contact the school district to inquire about their 99d experience.