Ruel Ruel Burns Feldman & Britt LLC Grant: History-Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
- School Year: 2024-2025
- Applicants: Mary Carlson, Lead Applicant
- School: Conard High School
- Subjects: Social Studies, Diversity/Equity, STEAM, Other (Special Education)
This grant proposal aims to organize a field trip for 9th and 10th grade special education students at Conard High School to visit the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. The trip aligns with the Foundation's mission to enhance classroom experiences and promote educational excellence by teaching essential skills for conducting historical research using primary sources and increasing background knowledge which aligns with History’s curriculum requirements. The two learning experiences will include a tour focused on European Art to develop background knowledge, and a Learning to Look tour to analyze historical contexts and sources. This learning experience will also address post-pandemic attendance issues by offering a meaningful incentive (a field trip) for students who historically struggle with classroom expectations and attendance, which will ultimately provide students intrinsic motivation to earn class credit.