; (B) to host training sessions for teachers to share best practices and learn new skills; (C) to develop resources that teachers can use in the classroom to improve civic education, applied civics, and service-learning programs for students; (D) to coordinate with other local organizations and community-based services and programs to provide hands-on civic learning development opportunities; or (E) to support any other programs designed to ensure that teachers have the requisite knowledge and skills to successfully teach civic education and applied civics. (2) Grants (A) Reservation of funds for high-need schools Of the funds made available for grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall reserve not less than 50 percent for grants to provide services for teachers in high-need schools. (B) General grants The remainder of the funds made available for grants under this subsection (but not more than 50 percent of such funds) shall be granted on a competitive basis to eligible entities for the purpose of teacher development in civic education, applied civics, and service learning in schools. (d) Development and implementation of effective civic education, applied civics, and service-Learning programs (1) In general An eligible entity may apply for a grant under this section for activities to support effective civic education, applied civics, and service-learning programs in schools. Such grant may only be used— (A) to establish a new, or improve an existing, civic education, applied civics, or service-learning program; (B) to evaluate the effect of such programs on participants and increase the effectiveness of such programs with respect to— (i) understanding of United States law, history, and government; (ii) voting and other forms of political and civic engagement; (iii) critical thinking and media literacy; (iv) interest in employment, and careers, in military, national, and public service; and (v) the ability of participants to collaborate and compromise with others to solve problems