Eisenhower Foundation
Classrooms are facing a year of uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As schools and teachers make changes to safely serve students, IKEducation will similarly modify our offerings to accommodate their needs. Therefore, options may change as the year evolves.
What kind of learning experience would you like?
Ike Online
IKEducators will provide live, interactive, online programs to your classroom. In many cases, materials will be sent ahead of time for the teachers and students to use during the live program.
As you browse the programs in our Educator's Guide, the internet symbol will designate those available to be scheduled on-demand.
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Ike Express
IKEducators will travel to your classroom to provide a program. As you browse the programs in our Educator's Guide, the truck symbol will designate those available for Ike Express.
Field Trip
When COVID restrictions lift, we hope your will bring your students to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum, and Boyhood Home. We offer "IKEtivities" for enhanced learning options at our different campus features as well as focused IKEducation program options that will take place within our classroom spaces. As you browse the programs in our Educator's Guide, the map pin symbol will designate those available for on-site field trips.
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Every Thursday at 1:00 PM CT, IKEducators provide live, online programs targeting different grade ranges.
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Please register at least 48 hours ahead of time to ensure that you will receive the necessary information to join this Zoom presentation. Participants' faces and full names will NOT be shown. Questions can be submitted live through the Zoom chat feature.
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If you miss that deadline or are unable to utilize Zoom, you can still view the program live on Facebook and a recorded version will be available on YouTube within a few days.
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As you browse IKEducation programs, the clock symbol will designate if it is scheduled on a Thinking Thursday. Check back often for new programs!
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HOW MUCH DOES THIS COST? $0, ZILCH, NOTHING . . . IT’S FREE!
The Eisenhower Foundation actively seeks funding to help cover expenses associated with K-12 IKEducation Learning Experiences. As long as funds are available, IKEducation will come to your school free of charge, whether we arrive in-person or virtually. And, when restrictions are lifted on traditional school field trips, we will provide as much funding as possible to pay for schools' expenses in coming to the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum.
For questions about funding, please contact us at 785-263-6771 or by email.
IKEducation Programs
We are delighted to present the 2020-2021 programs and offered through IKEducation, a collaborative K-12 education initiative between the Eisenhower Foundation and the Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum, and Boyhood Home in Abilene, Kansas.
Our professional IKEducators are excited to work with you and your students. Find the program that best meets your learning needs and follow the easy steps to book your spot now!
Every IKEducation program is designed to utilize primary sources, meet state and national standards, and teach about the life or times of Dwight D. Eisenhower. We provide students with a hands-on experience they'll never forget!