NEW YORK — The History Channel says it will give a free DVD copy of its sprawling 12-hour series on American history to any school in the country that wants one.
The network is launching a broad educational outreach to accompany “America the Story of Us,” which premieres April 25.
Before the series starts, it will mail posters, a teacher’s guide and family viewing guides to 35,000 high schools and middle schools. Beyond that giveaway, the network also is working with the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities to make $25,000 in scholarships available to students creating a video presentation of how their personal stories link with American history. Another $25,000 will be offered to teachers who offer innovative lesson plans in American history. Local libraries are also eligible for grants.
