Georgia | Applied Civic Education and Teacher Training (ACETT) program for Georgia | 16 Dec 2010

U.S. Ambassador to Georgia John R. Bass joined the Minister of Education and Science Dimitri Shashkin to launch U.S. Government assistance for civic education for Georgian students on December 15 at Rustavi Public School #15. The Applied Civic Education and Teacher Training (ACETT) program, implemented by PH International aims to improve the quality and scope of civic education in Georgian schools and to promote the participation of youth in Georgia’s democracy and development. The three-year program is implemented in nine regions and covers up to 500 schools. During the launch, the Ministry of Education and Science and USAID signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support the program. Event participants were welcomed by Minister Shashkin and Ambassador Bass. Ms. Marina Ushveridze, Director of Applied Civic Education and Teacher Training Program introduced the program. Students of Rustavi School #15 presented the student club “Me – an Active Citizen” and invited the guests to see the works of students on the topic of civic education.