Program

Education Programs: Institutes for K-12 Educators

Period of Performance

7/1/1978 - 6/30/1980

Funding Totals

$69,376.00 (approved)
$69,376.00 (awarded)


American/African Children's Exchange

FAIN: ES-*0705-78

Cultural Council Foundation (New York, NY 10010-7703)
Louise Crane (Project Director: November 1977 to October 1990)

To conduct a training program to help elementary teachers improve their understanding of Africa, develop a model for integrating cultural studies into curriculum, acquire new tools and resources for achieving educational objectives, and deal more relevantly with basic human values and concerns. 20 teachers and 300 students will participate in the initial program after which at least 20 other schools, museums, and teachers' groups will be included.