Eisenhower Foundation/IKEducation

a CILC Content Provider

IKEducation programs are "learning laboratories" where students analyze primary sources related to the life and times of Dwight D. Eisenhower. These cross-curricular programs are rooted in national standards and supported by educators who utilize best practices and high-quality educational materials. IKEducation is a collaborative initiative between the Eisenhower Foundation and the Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum, and Boyhood Home in Abilene, Kansas.

2025-2026

Programs by Eisenhower Foundation/IKEducation

FREE- Barefoot Boy in Abilene (Scheduled program)

What was it like growing up in Abilene, Kansas in the early 1900s? This program will allow students to explore artifacts from Dwight Eisenhower's home, work, play, or school days in order to get a glimpse of what life was like for "Little Ike," as...

FREE- Becoming President (Scheduled Program)

What does it take to become the President of the United States? This program will look at the Constitution to find the requirements of running for the office of President and when you are eligible to take a seat in the Oval Office.

FREE- Christmas at the White House (Scheduled Program)

Mamie Eisenhower loved to decorate the White House for Christmas and transformed it into a spectacular holiday display. Students will discover Christmas traditions that have been celebrated by the various presidential families through history. A...

FREE- Documenting History (Scheduled Program)

As Supreme Allied Commander, General Dwight Eisenhower had the unimaginable experience of touring a Nazi concentration camp witnessing the horror that occurred there. The shock and disgust he felt compelled him to ensure that the Holocaust be...

FREE- Heidi @ the White House

Ever wonder what it would be like to live in the White House? Heidi will show you around the famous house where President Eisenhower worked and lived. Who was Heidi? Heidi was the First Dog of the U.S. and a beloved member of the Eisenhower family...

FREE- Roles of the President (Scheduled Program)

The President is the leader of the Executive Branch of our government. Like your parents and teachers, this position has many roles and responsibilities to take care of our country. Students will become familiar with the Commander in Chief's roles...

FREE- The Three Branches of Government (Scheduled Program)

Learn about the three branches of government - Executive, Legislative, and Judicial - and its system of checks and balances.

Type of Organization

Education: Other Educational Organization

Contact

IKEducation iked1890@eisenhowerfoundation.net
200 SE Fourth Street
Abilene Kansas 67410
785-280-9531
United States

www.IKEducation.com

Primary Disciplines

The programs of Eisenhower Foundation/IKEducation cover:

Art
Online Learning/Digital Learning
Fine Arts
Language Arts/English
Leadership
Literacy
Problem Based Learning
Problem Solving
Science
History & Social Studies
STEM
Women's History
Writing