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Marion Williams
Marion Williams

Public schools in Flint were organized in 1834.  Students paid 10 cents per week to attend.

Over 100 years later, Flint Community Schools hired its first African American teacher,
Marion Williams, in 1943.

 

 
 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

 
 

How is the Flint Community Schools Teaching American History Grant (TAHG) Program funded?
Funding for the Teaching American History Grant Program is made possible by the “Teaching American History” federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The Teaching American History Grant Program is a discretionary grant program funded under Title II-C, subpart 4 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

How is the program structured?
In order to have a lasting impact on the teaching of American history, TAHG has been designed to provide intensive, in-depth exploration of U.S. History.  TAHG provides teachers with three full years of professional development.

Is there a cost to participate, and what are the benefits?
There is no cost to participating teachers.  The U.S. Department of Education has fully funded this program for the entire three-year duration.  In addition to receiving stipends, participating teachers receive classroom materials, off-site learning excursions to various Michigan museums, provision for classroom substitute teachers, CEUs or graduate credit(s), interactions with historical experts, and curriculum development opportunities.

What is the main goal of the project?
The overall goal of the program is to increase student achievement by enhancing teachers’ knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of traditional American history.