Teaching American History

This webpage provides examples of professional learning experiences that centered 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.

About the Section 99d - Teaching American History Grant

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.

Thank You/Miigwetch Acknowledgement

"We start by saying thank you to all of the partners, advisors, and consultants who joined us in this project. Chi-miigwetch, wado/yakoke, and nya:węh to our Native partners who shared their time, stories, and efforts with our educators and our community. We are humbled by the trust, cooperation, and relationships that were established as part of this work." -(As prepared by Jared Aumen & Joslyn Hunscher-Young, Ann Arbor Public Schools - 99d Final Report, Oct. 31, 2025)

99d Grant Recipients, Initiatives, and Shared Resources

This is a list of Michigan schools that implemented 99d grant initiatives. Select the school district link to view information about their 99d grant initiative and/or to contact the school district to inquire about their Teaching American History experience.

* Full project overviews and resources are being updated as completed. Continue to review this page and school pages for additions.