Gwinnett County Public Library

Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

Last updated on August 27, 2024
Grant awarded by
Library of Congress
Region
National
Organization Type
Non-profit Organization
Congressional District(s)
6, 7, 9
Fiscal Year Of First Grant
FY 2022 [10/01/21 - 09/30/22]
Contributing Organization(s)
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Organization description

Gwinnett County Public Library (GCPL)is a 15-branch system in the metro Atlanta area.

Project description

Present in the Past: Connecting National and Local History with Primary Sources
The project was developed as supporting content for the eighth grade curriculum in county schools and connects students with the history of Civil Rights and voting rights in a way that is relatable, timely, and relevant to AKS standards.
TPS project focus
  • Curriculum
  • Teaching Materials
  • Workshops
Content focus
  • History
  • Journalism
  • Literacy
  • Civil Rights
Audience
  • Students
  • Teacher candidates/Student teachers
Level(s)
  • 6 - 8
  • 9 - 12
Population focus
  • African Americans
  • Asian Americans
  • English language learners
  • Hispanic/Latinx
  • Low income
  • Men and boys
  • Women and girls
Organization Contact
Margaret Penn
[email protected]
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