The Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute is excited to offer weeklong, immersive residential programs every summer that give educators the opportunity to dive into the history of colonial and revolutionary America. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Teacher Institute is offering a special, one-time program immersing elementary and …

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Led by William & Mary and the National Council for History Education, We the Teachers is a national fellowship that prepares K-12 educators to lead the next chapter in American history/civic education. The three-part program includes: Build your skills with 5-hour online microcourses, focusing on topics including historical inquiry, civil discourse, non-fiction reading strategies, and more; all accredited by the W&M School of Education. …

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Join A250 Teacher Trivia, created by iCivics in partnership with The World from A to Z with Carl Azuz, for 25 weeks of fast, fun civics that celebrate 250 years of the Declaration of Independence! Each Thursday, between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. ET (4:00 and 6:00 p.m. PT), you’ll answer five trivia questions as quickly …

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Sphere Summit, a full scholarship professional development program for grades 5–12 educators, returns as a fully in‐​person experience in Washington, DC, and will run July 5 – July 9 and July 19–23. Benefits include room and board, 20+ hours of professional development, classroom resources, and a $500 travel stipend upon completion of the program. Both Sphere Summits for 2026 are …

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As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, join us for a thought-provoking evening on how to teach the founding era in ways that empower and include all students. Whether through the civic ideals of equality and participation or the complex legacies of liberty and exclusion, this session invites teachers to …

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Join Facing History and KQED to explore ways students can identify, research, and communicate about civic issues they care about. Bring together research skills and visual design as a way to open new, differentiated pathways for students’ civic learning and expression with Facing History & Ourselves and KQED Education. Building research and civic literacy skills …

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In this interactive 90-minute workshop, participants will explore Facing History’s US History Course Planning Guide and reflect on ways to incorporate Facing History’s flexible US History Curriculum Collection into their US history …

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James Madison warned that the greatest threat to liberty might come not from government power, but from majorities oppressing minorities. This session will explore how the Bill of Rights was …

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Join Sphere Education Initiatives and Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies for a FREE CSS Professional Development Day! Open to all K-12 educators across all subject areas. Join to: Learn strategies …

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In our media-filled world, young people have constant exposure and access to information through phones, TVs, radios, computers, as well as in printed content. The media landscape is impacting young …

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Join National History Day and the Wisconsin Historical Society to learn about an opportunity to bring inquiry-based learning to your classroom for the 2026/2027 academic year. Learn about a grant supported by the U.S. …

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