This session aims to empower educators to serve as powerful advocates for K-12 civics education at the local, state, and federal level. We'll review the current policy landscape, explore educators' …

Policy and Advocacy Workshop: Educators as Civics Ed Advocates Part 1 Read More »

Students have access to more information than ever before, but separating fact from fiction has never been more difficult. Historical thinking skills can empower students to analyze the (mis)information they …

Historical Thinking Skills for the Social Media Age Read More »

Engage in a train-the-trainer session to deepen learning about how juries work and why they are so integral to our overall judicial system. This session will entail an overview of …

Jury Education and Teaching the Judicial System Read More »

Dive into U.S. housing challenges with Sphere and The Foundation For Economic Education. Learn strategies to engage students in examining zoning policies, supply and demand, market competition, incentives, costs and …

Real-World Economics: Teaching America’s Housing Crisis Through a Policy Lens Read More »

While Act 31 provides a mandate for educators to teach about the history, culture, and tribal sovereignty of Native Nations in Wisconsin, acting on this requirement can feel challenging without …

Acting on Wisconsin Act 31: Centering Indigenous Voices, Perspectives, and Stories Read More »

Join the educators and community members from around the state to make the case that strengthening civic education should be a priority in Wisconsin. Click here to register (lunch provided)

Explore teaching the impact of the Civil Rights Movement’s milestones and their influence on social dynamics and justice efforts. Leave with resources to foster meaningful civil discourse and critical thinking on historical reform and current challenges, like the role of AI in perpetuating biases. Empower students to connect the fight for civil rights to better …

Elevating Civil Rights Movement Voices from Past to Present Read More »