Camden schools win grant for history teaching
Camden's school district has been awarded nearly $500,000 in federal grant money aimed at improving American history instruction, officials announced Tuesday. Part of the Teaching American History Grant program, the funding is intended to foster student achievement by improving teachers' knowledge and understanding of American history. "Educating our future leaders is a critical component in our continued efforts to move Camden forward," said Mayor Dana L. Redd, who made the announcement with U.S. Sens. Robert Menendez and Frank R. Lautenberg and U.S. Rep. Robert E. Andrews, all New Jersey Democrats. The $497,994 grant will run from Sept. 1 through Aug. 31, 2013. - Rita Giordano
Camden's school district has been awarded nearly $500,000 in federal grant money aimed at improving American history instruction, officials announced Tuesday. Part of the Teaching American History Grant program, the funding is intended to foster student achievement by improving teachers' knowledge and understanding of American history. "Educating our future leaders is a critical component in our continued efforts to move Camden forward," said Mayor Dana L. Redd, who made the announcement with U.S. Sens. Robert Menendez and Frank R. Lautenberg and U.S. Rep. Robert E. Andrews, all New Jersey Democrats. The $497,994 grant will run from Sept. 1 through Aug. 31, 2013. - Rita Giordano