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SUMMARY:WI Braver Angels Statewide Debate: School Choice
DESCRIPTION: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 Dairy State continue to debate their efficacy. In this debate (just as the school year is getting underway!)\, we’re diving in–freely\, fully\, and without fear–to these debates around school choice in Wisconsin. \nHave Wisconsin’s school choice programs been good for families? Students? Schools? Do voucher programs improve student outcomes? Should school choice be expanded in Wisconsin K12 education? We want to know what you think. Bring your arguments\, your curiosities\, and your personal stories to this Braver Angels Debate. \nHere’s the night’s topic: School Choice. Our resolution? \nResolved: K-12 school choice is good for Wisconsin communities. \nJoin the Wisconsin Braver Angels team Wednesday\, September 24\, 2025 over Zoom for our second statewide debate! Listen to speeches for or against the resolution—and then share your own\, if you feel so moved. (And there’s no pressure\, but we hope you will!)
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/wi-braver-angels-statewide-debate-school-choice/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Symposium for Teachers with UW – Eau Claire: The Constitution and the Founding Era
DESCRIPTION:This year’s symposium will focus on the Constitution and the Founding era\, including their influence over our current form and understanding of government. Session topics will include the Bill of Rights\, the 1787 Constitutional Convention\, and the structure of the Constitution. \nScholar sessions will be led by faculty from UW-Eau Claire’s Political Science and Criminal Justice Department. JMC Teacher Programs Manager Emilee McHorney will lead a classroom application workshop on incorporating the primary sources discussed into teachers’ own classrooms and lessons. \nThe program will take place at the Metropolis Resort and Conference Center in Eau Claire. Meals and resort lodging will be provided. Participants will receive a $300 stipend for completion of the program.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/symposium-for-teachers-with-uw-eau-claire-the-constitution-and-the-founding-era/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T101626
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SUMMARY:Legislative Semester Orientation
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URL:https://civicswi.org/event/legislative-semester-orientation/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Legislative Semseter":MAILTO:info@legislativesemester.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T101626
CREATED:20250416T184737Z
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SUMMARY:Civic Literacy and Citizenship Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Center for the Study of Liberal Democracy (CSLD) is hosting a two-day Civic Literacy and Citizenship symposium at the Great Wolf Lodge in Wisconsin Dells on June 16-17\, 2025.* This symposium seeks to enhance high school teaching in texts and ideas that contribute to a deeper understanding of America’s history\, citizenship\, founding principles\, and the wider traditions that influenced their development. This year\, the theme for the event is Navigating and Teaching Free Speech in Today’s Classroom. The program will explore how instructors can foster open dialogue while managing challenges and maintaining productive learning environments\, particularly when discussing controversial topics in civics and social studies courses. It will address approaches to teaching free speech to students as a part of their civic education. The event will feature scholars from both within and outside the UW system. \nThe event is co-sponsored by the Center for the Study of Liberal Democracy at UW–Madison and the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America’s Founding Principles and History. \n*By invite only.\n*Limited to two teachers from any one school.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/civic-literacy-and-citizenship-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T101626
CREATED:20251219T154009Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop - WI Act 266 Teach AAPI Studies K-12
DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides an overview of The Asian American Education Project’s lesson plans and the five thematic units on: citizenship\, civil rights\, identity\, immigration\, and racism. It will cover the importance of including APIDA history in school curricula by exploring the contributions of APIDAs in labor activism\, the fight for school integration and citizenship rights\, the use of the Model Minority Myth as a racial wedge\, how the Perpetual Foreigner Stereotype is part of systemic racism\, and the intersectionality of APIDAs and other minority communities. \nLaura Ouk\, a Cambodian American educator based in Chicago\, was born in Paris after her family fled from the Khmer Rouge regime and later resettled in the U.S. She earned a BA in Educational Studies from Denison University and a MAT in Special Education from Relay Graduate School of Education. With over a decade of experience in K–12 education\, Laura is committed to advancing inclusive practices and supporting first-generation students in accessing postsecondary opportunities. She played a pivotal role in advocating for the TEAACH Act in Illinois. Laura also contributed to the Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum\, launched in California during the 2024–2025 school year. She currently serves as the Board President of the National Cambodian Heritage Museum and as the Board Vice President for the Cambodian Association of Illinois. \nWCSS and the Asian American EDUcation Project have two awesome presentations coming up to help Wisconsin teachers meet the requirements set out in Act 266 and fill their toolbox with content and methods to teach Asian American Pacific Islander history to students. This is the second of two workshops.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/workshop-wi-act-266-teach-aapi-studies-k-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T101626
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SUMMARY:INSIDE THE 2025 WISCONSIN CIVICS GAMES
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Civics Games\, sponsored by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation beginning in 2018\, is a competition that promotes civics education as well as civic and civil engagement among teams of high school students. This session will feature an opportunity to learn more about the 2025 Games\, including the Editorial Writing and Editorial Cartoon contest. Perhaps you’ll consider helping to create a team of students\, join a teacher advisory board\, serve as a judge\, or help to devise some questions for this year’s virtual playoffs on April 9-10 and the finals at the State Capitol on May 2nd. . \nThe session will be led by Eve Galanter\, a Foundation board member and founder of the Wisconsin Civics Games.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/inside-the-2025-wisconsin-civics-games/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T233000
DTSTAMP:20260412T101626
CREATED:20250227T220455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T220455Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Civil Discourse: building skills and attitudes for civility
DESCRIPTION:Civil discourse is a core skill to support civic engagement and democratic decision making. It also helps create a classroom environment where students feel comfortable sharing their ideas\, and can productively navigate disagreement. We will dig into how to define civil discourse\, and how teachers in all subject areas and grade levels can teach the skills for civility.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/teaching-civil-discourse-building-skills-and-attitudes-for-civility/
LOCATION:Madison Concourse Hotel\, Madison\, WI
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ORGANIZER;CN="Legislative Semseter":MAILTO:info@legislativesemester.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T101626
CREATED:20250227T211516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T211932Z
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SUMMARY:Building the Wisconsin History Center
DESCRIPTION:If you could design a field trip to a museum\, what would it look like? Join us for an information and prototyping session for the new Wisconsin History Center – set to open on Capitol Square in Madison in 2027. This new history center will explore the state’s long history. Please share your ideas and interests\, and find out more about how this exciting new history center is designed for learning.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/building-the-wisconsin-history-center/
LOCATION:Madison Concourse Hotel\, Madison\, WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T141500
DTSTAMP:20260412T101626
CREATED:20250227T215645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T215645Z
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SUMMARY:Elevating Civil Rights Movement Voices from Past to Present
DESCRIPTION: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 engage in today’s social issues.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/elevating-civil-rights-movement-voices-from-past-to-present/
LOCATION:Madison Concourse Hotel\, Madison\, WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T101626
CREATED:20250212T221753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T192552Z
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SUMMARY:Civic Education Briefing Day
DESCRIPTION: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)
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/civic-education-briefing-day/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Capitol\, 2 E Main St\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53706\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T133000
DTSTAMP:20260412T101626
CREATED:20250228T153544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T155451Z
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SUMMARY:Acting on Wisconsin Act 31: Centering Indigenous Voices\, Perspectives\, and Stories
DESCRIPTION: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 context or support. Join us as we unpack\, unlearn\, and relearn together\, and explore resources for not just including\, but centering Indigenous voices\, perspectives\, and stories in our learning spaces.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/acting-on-wisconsin-act-31-centering-indigenous-voices-perspectives-and-stories/
LOCATION:Madison Concourse Hotel\, Madison\, WI
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ORGANIZER;CN="PBS Wisconsin Education":MAILTO:education@pbswisconsin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T224500
DTSTAMP:20260412T101626
CREATED:20250227T215519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T231514Z
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SUMMARY:Real-World Economics: Teaching America’s Housing Crisis Through a Policy Lens
DESCRIPTION: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 benefits\, mortgages\, and more. Strategies include a graphic novel\, interactive maps\, tools\, and a choice board. Connect to economics standards and support students in considering the future of home affordability.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/real-world-economics-teaching-americas-housing-crisis-through-a-policy-lens/
LOCATION:Madison Concourse Hotel\, Madison\, WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T104500
DTSTAMP:20260412T101626
CREATED:20250227T220802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T220832Z
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SUMMARY:Jury Education and Teaching the Judicial System
DESCRIPTION: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 what juries are\, why they exist\, and how everyday Americans can participate in the judicial process through jury duty.\nThis session will be led by The Juror Project: an initiative aiming to increase the diversity of jury panels while changing and challenging people’s perspective of jury duty.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/jury-education-and-teaching-the-judicial-system/
LOCATION:Madison Concourse Hotel\, Madison\, WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T224500
DTSTAMP:20260412T101626
CREATED:20250228T153517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T155343Z
UID:2057-1741941000-1741992300@civicswi.org
SUMMARY:Historical Thinking Skills for the Social Media Age
DESCRIPTION: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 encounter online. We’ll use a variety of PBS resources and media to sharpen students’ media literacy skills\, including research\, fact-checking\, identifying bias\, and finding reliable sources.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/historical-thinking-skills-for-the-social-media-age/
LOCATION:Madison Concourse Hotel\, Madison\, WI
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ORGANIZER;CN="PBS Wisconsin Education":MAILTO:education@pbswisconsin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T104500
DTSTAMP:20260412T101626
CREATED:20250304T181400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T181412Z
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SUMMARY:Policy and Advocacy Workshop: Educators as Civics Ed Advocates Part 1
DESCRIPTION: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’ role in policy making\, develop action plans and tools for civics advocacy\, and put it all to use when we meet directly with legislators and their staff during the afternoon session.  Click Here to register for the afternoon ‘Briefing at the Capitol’.  Lunch provided.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/policy-and-advocacy-workshop-educators-as-civics-ed-advocates-part-1/
LOCATION:Madison Concourse Hotel\, Madison\, WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T101626
CREATED:20250219T183628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T175317Z
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SUMMARY:WCSS Annual Conference: Making Social Studies Matter
DESCRIPTION:Join Wisconsin Social Studies teachers for two days of professional learning.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/wcss-annual-conference-making-social-studies-matter/
LOCATION:Madison Concourse Hotel\, Madison\, WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T101626
CREATED:20250226T174556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T212052Z
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SUMMARY:Make Civic Engagement Practical: A toolbox for teachers
DESCRIPTION:Join three of our Wisconsin Civics Fellows – practicing teachers supporting their peers in strengthening civic learning – for this fantastic virtual event during National Civic Learning week.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/make-civic-engagement-practical-a-toolbox-for-teachers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T101626
CREATED:20250305T155929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T155929Z
UID:2082-1741707000-1741710600@civicswi.org
SUMMARY:Civic Learning Week in Wisconsin: learn and share with the story of Roberto Hernández
DESCRIPTION:Civic Learning Week (March 10-14\, 2025) is almost here! PBS Wisconsin Education has tons of great resources to enhance civic learning in classrooms and libraries\, and we’re inviting feedback from educators on one of them in a special Civic Learning Week opportunity. \nWe’re currently looking for Wisconsin educators who work with grades 3-8 and want to explore and share their thoughts on the Wisconsin Biographies story of Roberto Hernández\, a civically-engaged activist who fought for better educational opportunities for Latinos in Milwaukee during the 1960s and 70s. You’ll review the resources and (optionally) share them with learners the first week of March. Then\, during Civic Learning Week\, you’ll connect with our team for a 20-minute “tea time” session to share your feedback and make our media better. Learn more and find the link to sign up in the flyer.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/civic-learning-week-in-wisconsin-learn-and-share-with-the-story-of-roberto-hernandez-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="PBS Wisconsin Education":MAILTO:education@pbswisconsin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T101626
CREATED:20250227T161658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T175622Z
UID:810-1741705200-1741708800@civicswi.org
SUMMARY:Teaching for Statesmanship: A Virtual Discussion with Shilo Brooks\, Michael Promisel\, and Hans Zeiger
DESCRIPTION:What can America’s great leaders teach us about citizenship today? How do their decisions reveal the enduring principles of our political tradition? And how can the next generation of leaders attain the intellectual grounding needed for statesmanship in the 21st century? \nJoin us on Tuesday\, March 11\, at 3:00 PM for a webinar on teaching statesmanship with Jack Miller Center president Hans Zeiger\, Princeton University’s Shilo Brooks\, and Catholic University of America’s Michael Promisel. This live webinar is free and open to the public.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/teaching-for-statesmanship-a-virtual-discussion-with-shilo-brooks-michael-promisel-and-hans-zeiger/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T101626
CREATED:20250227T174630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T175426Z
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SUMMARY:Civic Learning Resource Slam
DESCRIPTION:It’s Almost Civic Learning Week! Civic Learning Week is about empowering youth to contribute to our constitutional democracy. In celebration of Civic Learning Week\, March 10 through March 15\, the Center for Civic Education is cohosting a virtual event designed to enhance your teaching and promote engagement. \nCivic Learning Resource Slam\nJoin us for an online Resource Slam\, connecting educators with the Center and other leading civic education organizations. Discover a wealth of resources to enrich your curriculum. \nParticipating Organizations: Center for Civic Education\, Facing History & Ourselves\, GBH Education\, iCivics Education\, KQED\, PBS LearningMedia\, and SRVCE: Supporting Readiness through Vital Civic Empowerment. \nWhat You’ll Gain: Insights into integrating civic learning into your classroom\, a copy of the presentation deck\, and a deeper understanding of various civic education tools.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/civic-learning-resource-slam/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T101626
CREATED:20250227T215318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T215318Z
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SUMMARY:Social Media and Youth Mental Health: A Civic Learning Week Conversation
DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, calls to limit\, regulate\, or ban social media platforms have escalated from all corners of the political spectrum. These concerns have been as varied as national security\, foreign ownership\, and the danger of disinformation in a divided democracy. Yet perhaps the most cross‐​partisan concern has come from increasing evidence of social media’s detrimental impact on youth mental health. Join Sphere Education Initiatives on March 10 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for a timely webinar on social media and youth mental health featuring Jennifer Huddleston\, senior fellow in technology policy at the Cato Institute\, and Clare Morrell\, fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. \nOffered during Civic Learning Week\, which runs March 10–14 this year\, this webinar seeks to highlight “the civic knowledge\, skills\, and dispositions that provide the foundation for an informed and engaged populace.” For more information about Civic Learning Week\, visit civi​clearn​ing​week​.org. \nThis session will be presented via Zoom.\nAll K–12 educators are eligible to attend.\nEarn 1 hour of professional development for attending.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/social-media-and-youth-mental-health-a-civic-learning-week-conversation/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T101626
CREATED:20250305T162359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T162447Z
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SUMMARY:Run a Drive Workshop:  Youth Voter Registration
DESCRIPTION:Join The Civics Center on our mission to make voter registration a part of every high school in America! \nThe most effective voter registration efforts are student-led and adult-supported. Come learn how to design a drive that fits your school structure and schedule. This workshop is ideal for a drive organizing team of students and/or educators to collaborate on a drive action plan together\, but individuals are more than welcome. \nYou’ll leave with:\n– Understanding of best practices for school drives\n– Examples of strategies used at schools across the country\n– Support for developing the team and timeline to accomplish the drive\n– Access to helpful materials including a free Democracy in a Box toolkit\, custom URL for online voter registration and more
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/run-a-drive-workshop-youth-voter-registration/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T101626
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SUMMARY:Civic Learning Week in Wisconsin: learn and share with the story of Roberto Hernández
DESCRIPTION:Civic Learning Week (March 10-14\, 2025) is almost here! PBS Wisconsin Education has tons of great resources to enhance civic learning in classrooms and libraries\, and we’re inviting feedback from educators on one of them in a special Civic Learning Week opportunity. \nWe’re currently looking for Wisconsin educators who work with grades 3-8 and want to explore and share their thoughts on the Wisconsin Biographies story of Roberto Hernández\, a civically-engaged activist who fought for better educational opportunities for Latinos in Milwaukee during the 1960s and 70s. You’ll review the resources and (optionally) share them with learners the first week of March. Then\, during Civic Learning Week\, you’ll connect with our team for a 20-minute “tea time” session to share your feedback and make our media better. Learn more and find the link to sign up in the flyer.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/civic-learning-week-in-wisconsin-learn-and-share-with-the-story-of-roberto-hernandez/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="PBS Wisconsin Education":MAILTO:education@pbswisconsin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T101626
CREATED:20250219T190906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T175436Z
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SUMMARY:Girl Scout Day at the Capital
DESCRIPTION:This annual event provides Girl Scouts the unique opportunity to engage with local legislators\, learn about the civic process\, and become empowered to take an active role in their communities.  Contact Logan Hennessy if you’d like to volunteer to support this fantastic civic engagement event. <HennessyL@gsbadgerland.org>
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/girl-scout-day-at-the-capital/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Capitol\, 2 E Main St\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53706\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250308
DTSTAMP:20260412T101626
CREATED:20250227T225634Z
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SUMMARY:Jack Miller Center 2025 American Civic Tradition Fellowship Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The American Civic Tradition Fellowship is the Founding Civics Initiative’s signature program\, attracting top middle and high school social studies educators from around the country. \nThe fellowship consists of a weeklong in-person institute in the summer and monthly virtual meetings during the following academic year. In addition to in-depth discussions of primary texts\, teachers will develop lesson plans and curricular materials for the classroom. \nScholar sessions will be led by Robert Burton (Utah Valley University)\, Lynn Uzzell (Bethel University)\, Zachary German (Arizona State University)\, Michael Promisel (Catholic University of America)\, and Alberto Coll (DePaul University College of Law). \nExpenses related to attending the institute are paid for by the Jack Miller Center\, and fellows will receive a $1\,000 stipend for completion of the yearlong fellowship. \nApplications are due on Friday\, March 7\, 2025 and can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlqOL6dKjEFM1ZFCF87fTjUl2XdiGVBbY16yoy-ncj9BWclA/viewform
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/jack-miller-center-2025-american-civic-tradition-fellowship-application-deadline/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T101626
CREATED:20250227T165843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T165929Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Civic Online Reasoning: Teach Students to Sort Fact from Fiction Online
DESCRIPTION:The Digital Inquiry Group’s Civic Online Reasoning curriculum\, based on research with professional fact checkers and tested in classrooms across the country\, teaches students to effectively evaluate online content. During this interactive webinar\, participants will consider the research behind the curriculum\, review free curricular materials\, and discuss how these resources can be integrated into their own classrooms.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/introduction-to-civic-online-reasoning-teach-students-to-sort-fact-from-fiction-online/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T101626
CREATED:20250219T182946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T183322Z
UID:789-1739991600-1739995200@civicswi.org
SUMMARY:Street Law Resources for Civics and Legal Education
DESCRIPTION:Use the link below to sign up for a Zoom meeting hosted by WCSS and the Wisconsin Civics Fellows\, with Street Law.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/street-law-resources-for-civics-and-legal-education/
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