Posted on June 3, 2024 by Nick Ward
UTSA will host the Teagle Foundation’s “Knowledge for Freedom: Migration, Democracy and the American Experiment” (K4F) program for area high school students. This initiative aims to immerse 15 rising seniors from local high schools in a profound exploration of democracy, citizenship and the pivotal role of humanities and social sciences in society.
Student group photo at UTSA Southwest
JUNE 3, 2024 — UTSA will host the Teagle Foundation’s “Knowledge for Freedom: Migration, Democracy and the American Experiment” (K4F) program for area high school students. This initiative aims to immerse 15 rising seniors from local high schools in a profound exploration of democracy, citizenship and the pivotal role of humanities and social sciences in society.
The K4F program aims to enhance college readiness by providing participants with an outstanding academic experience, which includes educating them about the significance of civic engagement and how political action impacts their communities. Through collaborative projects, community outreach initiatives and experiential learning opportunities, K4F cultivates a generation of informed citizens who are equipped to engage meaningfully to society.
The program posits the idea that the humanities and social sciences are among essential components to creating the next generation of professionals who will ensure upward mobility for all Americans. One of the featured goals of the curriculum is to introduce highly aspirational, hard-working students to the fundamental concepts of democracy where they intersect with immigration throughout Western and American history. K4F aims to inspire a new generation of civic leaders who understand and value the contributions of the humanities and social sciences to a thriving democracy.
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— Nick Ward
