Bringing History and Civics to Life in AR Classrooms

Three years of funded instructional resources, virtual coaching, and professional learning communities for 7th–12th grade social studies educators.

The Arkansas Public School Resource Center (APSRC) has secured a three-year federal grant under the FY 2026 American History and Civics Education – National Activities program to launch Informing Future Citizens (IFC). Running from October 2026 through September 2029, this initiative collaborates with Imagine Learning to enhance 7th–12th grade U.S. history and government instruction across Arkansas, specifically prioritizing rural, Title I, and high-need school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.

By equipping teachers with inquiry-based supplemental materials and robust professional development, the program focuses on helping students analyze primary evidence, understand government functions, and realize their roles in civic life. Over three voluntary cohorts starting in January 2027, the program aims to train 390 educators across 140 sites, ultimately impacting up to 18,200 students.

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Key Highlights

  • Program Overview: A three-year federal grant initiative (Informing Future Citizens) running from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2029, designed to elevate 7th–12th grade civics and U.S. history education across Arkansas.

  • Target Reach: Expected to train approximately 390 educators across 140 Arkansas sites, impacting up to 18,200 students, with a dedicated focus on rural, Title I, and high-need communities.

  • Inquiry-Based Learning: Empowers students to move beyond memorization by asking critical questions, examining evidence, and building supported arguments about history and government.

  • Comprehensive Teacher Support: Imagine Learning will deliver supplemental classroom resources, professional learning communities, targeted virtual coaching, and flexible asynchronous training.

  • Implementation & Evaluation: Rollout includes three voluntary educator cohorts beginning in January 2027, with independent program evaluation led by RMC Research Corporation.

  • Get Involved: Interested schools and educators can learn more or express interest by completing the sign-up form.

  • “Students should have opportunities to ask meaningful questions about our history and understand how government shapes their lives."

    -- Jeana Williams, APSRC Director of Teaching and Learning

  • “We observed immediate efficiency improvements after the implementation plan was executed precisely as outlined.”

    -- Valued Client

  • “Clear communication and rigorous analysis distinguished the team from prior vendors we engaged.”

    -- Procurement Lead

  • “Deliverables arrived ahead of schedule, enabling us to accelerate our own client commitments without risk.”

    -- Facility Director

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