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Welcome to the web site for Strengthening the Teaching of American History, a partnership between American University and the District of Columbia Public Schools. Strengthening the Teaching of American History is a professional development program offered by the District of Columbia Public Schools in partnership with the American University Department of History and School of Education, geared to provide DCPS American history educators with strategies for improving students' understanding and appreciation of traditional American history. This program will advance the knowledge and expertise of DCPS American history educators by actively involving teacher participants in the in-depth study of American history and providing them with the skills needed to translate that knowledge into motivating instructional strategies that engage students in the study of American history. For more information on this project, contact Lynn Fox in the School of Education. For more information on the Teaching American History Grant program of the U.S. Department of Education, click here.

Upcoming Events March 27th - Preparatory Workshop for 2004 Program (schedule of events) We are still accepting applications for the 2004 Program. Click here to download an application. Congratulations to the first group of teachers who have successfully completed the Strengthening the Teaching of American History program. We commend you for all of your hard work and effort throughout the past year. Check out the pictures of your presentations from the final session.