; (B) with respect to the grant program under section 5, a qualified nonprofit organization; (C) with respect to the grant program under section 6, an institution of higher education; and (D) with respect to the grant program under section 7, a qualified researcher. (3) The term evidence-based practices means practices proven to contribute to the effectiveness of educational programs in civics, including— (A) innovative and engaging classroom instruction in American civics, Government, and history; (B) service learning and student civic projects linked to classroom learning; (C) learning through participation in models and simulations of democratic processes and experiential learning; (D) guided classroom discussion of current issues and events; (E) meaningful participation in school governance; and (F) instruction in media literacy. (4) The term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 ). (5) The term National Assessment of Educational Progress means the National Assessment of Educational Progress carried out under section 303(b) of the National Assessment of Educational Progress Authorization Act ( 20 U.S.C. 9622(b) ). (6) The term qualified nonprofit organization means an organization that— (A) is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and which is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (B) has experience developing curricula, instructional models, and other educational programs for students in elementary schools and secondary schools. (7) The term qualified researcher means— (A) a nonprofit organization that has ability and capacity to carry out scientifically valid research