The Korean War Legacy Foundation was awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to honor Korean War Veterans interred in VA national cemeteries. The project is part of the National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program, which aims to memorialize the service and sacrifice America’s veterans through educational outreach. This initiative will develop ten new secondary-level social studies instructional modules that honor veterans and connect national cemeteries to the Korean War, along with professional development training on the new materials.
The Korean War Legacy Foundation invites current educators to share the new curriculum, veterans’ stories and local history as a KWLF Veterans Legacy Teacher Fellow. Fellows will participate in engaging professional learning and then complete two local presentations on the project. Approximately 40 educators will be selected to join this national cohort.
Fellows will participate in a five-hour online training (including lunch and breaks) on February 28, 2026, where they will explore sample lesson content, classroom connections, and facilitation strategies for engaging both educators and community members in veterans legacy themes. Participants will receive adaptable instructional materials they can tailor to their schools, audiences, and teaching styles, as well as slideshows that can be used for professional development presentations.
By August 10, 2026, each Fellow is required to deliver:
- One educator-focused professional development session (30-50 minutes). This session could be in your district or at a local, state, or national conference or event.
- One community-based presentation (20–30 minutes). This may be hosted by a local community organization such as a public library, veterans’ organization, historical society, or civic group.
After completing both presentations and submitting documentation (agenda, photos, participant list, evaluation summary, and reflection), Fellows will receive a $500 stipend and a certificate recognizing their leadership in veterans legacy education. Please note that additional expenses such as travel and printing are not covered by this fellowship
Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the training cohort is filled. Apply NOW for best consideration.
Eligibility & Commitments
Applicants must:
- Be a current K–12 U.S. educator (teacher, instructional coach, or other certified school staff member).
- Attend the online training on February 28, 2026 (10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. EST).
- Deliver both required presentations by August 10, 2026.
- Submit documentation for each presentation within 10 days (agenda, photos, participant list, evaluation summary, and reflection).