National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday dedicated to celebrating our democracy. Since its kickoff in 2012, the holiday and its team of thousands of Partners have worked to get over 6.5 million Americans registered to vote in time for their next trip to the ballot box. Celebrated each September, National Voter Registration Day involves dedicated Partners …
Registration is officially open for Teaching About the 2026 Elections, a premier conference specifically designed for K-12 teachers and administrators. Join us on September 26, 2026, for a day of collaborative learning, resource sharing, and professional growth. Why Attend? This conference is more than just a professional development day; it is a toolkit for the modern classroom. …
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The Menard Center for the Study of Institutions and Innovation at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, in partnership with the Jack Miller Center, is hosting a one-day symposium in Menomonie for Wisconsin teachers. The symposium will focus on the First Amendment, free expression rights, and the practice of civil dialogue, particularly in the classroom. Sessions will be …
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The State Democracy Research Initiative and the Elections Research Center at UW-Madison invite you to join us for “2026 Midterm Elections: Risks and Responses” on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 12:00 - 1:15 pm Central Time. This event is part of our 2026 Election Matters series, sponsored by Stafford Rosenbaum LLP. The event will take place in Room 2260 of …
This one-day summit is hosted in partnership between the Jack Miller Center, Sphere Education Initiatives, and the Universities of Wisconsin Office of Civic Engagement. This summit will provide an opportunity for Wisconsin social studies teachers and curriculum leaders to explore the enduring significance of the United States Constitution and its role in American self-government. Participants will examine …
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Are you ready to inspire the next generation of civic minds and historians? The Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies invites educators, researchers, and community leaders to submit presentation proposals for WCSS 27. Under this year’s theme, The Unfinished Revolution, we are looking for dynamic, engaging sessions that explore how historical struggles for rights, democracy, …
This one-day seminar invites K-12 social studies educators to examine the nation's first framework of government through close study of the Articles of Confederation and the debates surrounding its creation and implementation. Participants will investigate both the successes and shortcomings of the Articles while analyzing letters, speeches, and other primary sources that reveal competing views …
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Save the date for Civic Learning Week Civic Learning Week 2027 will take place March 8–12, 2027. We hope you'll join us in this week to energize the movement for civic …
The 2027 National Forum will explore how rapidly evolving technologies, including artificial intelligence, are reshaping civic learning and participation in our increasingly digital democracy. Bringing together leading researchers, civic leaders, …