Tracey M. Wilson Memorial Grant: The Institute For American Indian Studies
- School Year: 2025-2026
- Applicants: Mary Carlson
- School: Conard High School
- Subjects: Visual Arts, Social Studies, Diversity/Equity
This grant proposal aims to organize a field trip for 9th and 10th grade special education students at Conard High School to visit the The Institute For American Indian Studies. 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 learning experiences will include a tour focused on Native identity and European-Native American interaction. 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.