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The United States Department of Education’s Teaching American History (TAH) Grant was created to raise student achievement by improving teachers’ knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of American history. TAH grants are intended to encourage collaboration among K–12 teachers, post-secondary faculty, and public historians. This evaluation reflects the first year of implementation of the TAH program.
This evaluation report focuses on the School District of Philadelphia’s Renaissance Initiative, a District school turnaround model.
In Year 3 of the project, the Philadelphia GEAR UP Partnership served a cohort of 4,698 students, including 2,126 students in 26 public middle schools and 2,572 students in eight high schools. In Year 3 of the grant, the Philadelphia GEAR UP Partnership provided a wide array of services, including academic enrichment, and college and career preparation activities for students; professional development and supports for project and school staff; and workshops, individualized assistance, and events for parents and families of GEAR UP students.