In 1990, the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program became the nation's first modern school choice program. Since then, school choice initiatives have developed and expanded in Wisconsin, and families across the …
WI Braver Angels Statewide Debate: School Choice Read More »
Hosted in partnership by the Jack Miller Center, Sphere Education Initiatives, and the Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship & Civil Dialogue, this summit will bring together Wisconsin social studies educators, curriculum …
WI Civic Educators Summit: Foundations of Civic Culture Read More »
Teacher Professional Development Workshops The Wisconsin Historical Society and the National Constitution Center are excited to offer two free, half-day professional learning sessions focused on preparing Wisconsin educators to teach …
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Principles of the 250th: Past, Present, and Future Teacher Professional Development Workshops Monday, October 6, 12:00–4:00 p.m. in Green Bay Tuesday, October 7, 12:00–4:00 p.m. in Madison The Wisconsin Historical Society and …
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A Virtual Professional Development Program for Educators How should we grapple with the legacies of complex historical figures? Join Sphere Education Initiatives and Civic Spirit for this unique virtual professional …
Contributions and Contradictions: Fostering Civil Discourse on America’s Founders Read More »
The mission of the Youth as Partners in Civic Leadership Conference (YPCL) is to advance youth voice in Wisconsin by increasing the capacity for youth and adults to share civic …
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An America 250 Webinar In Partnership with the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation and the ASU Center for American Civics Throughout American history, acts of protest have been hailed as …
Join the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin for an in-depth conversation about how Wisconsin’s school funding system became one of the most inequitable in the nation, and what we …
Projects can offer powerful opportunities for authentic civic participation by young people of all ages. This workshop introduces you to a framework for planning and implementing projects that develop students’ …
Workshop – Civic Learning Through Projects: Getting Started Read More »
Should the Constitution evolve with the times, or should it be interpreted strictly as the Framers understood it? This session will examine the Framers’ vision of constitutional change, the modern …
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Hmong in Wisconsin with the Asian American EDUcation Project The year 2025 represents a significant milestone: the 50th anniversary of the Hmong community's first arrival to the United States. We invite you to join us for a workshop that delves into the complex history, life stories, and resilience of Hmong Americans in Wisconsin. This workshop …
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 …
PD (Virtual) – 60 Minute Civics: A250 Reimagining 1776 for Today’s Classrooms Read More »
These meetings are open to all WCLC members, and are meant as an opportunity to connect with others who are invested in strengthening civic learning in the state. Each meeting will include time in small groups for connection and planning. Meetings take place at 10am on the 3rd Friday of each month. Joining the WCLC …
Monthly Meeting of the Wisconsin Civic Learning Coalition Read More »
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 …
Workshop: Bringing Student Civic Learning & Reflection to Life with Infographics Read More »