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District outlines $750,000 Section 99d grant to expand Indigenous and local histories in curriculum
Summary
Ann Arbor Public Schools officials described a $750,000 state Section 99d grant to support teacher cohorts, curriculum development, library purchases and community events focused on Michigan Indigenous histories and local school histories; $450,000 is earmarked for district‑wide book purchases.
Ann Arbor Public Schools presented a multi‑component project funded by a state Section 99d competitive grant that will support teaching diverse histories, with an emphasis on Michigan Indigenous histories, cultures and governance.
Dr. Jared Aumann and Jocelyn Hunter Young described the project as a district‑led professional development and curriculum initiative awarded from a statewide $6 million competitive pool. The district’s proposal was one of 18 statewide recipients; Ann Arbor’s project received $750,000 in award…
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