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SUMMARY:PD (Virtual) - Applying Themes of Democracy & Freedom Throughout US History Course
DESCRIPTION: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 lesson plans. Facing History’s approach to teaching US history emphasizes students’ capacity for civic agency and develops the historical inquiry skills students need to generate new and more complex questions about the past and present. \nParticipants will engage with: \n\nGoal-oriented planning tools: Identify how Facing History’s learning objectives and outcomes can be paired with federal and state standards and content you already teach.\nEssential questions: Incorporate essential questions that create student experiences centered around the theme of democracy and freedom.\nSample curriculum maps: Learn how to use a curriculum map to incorporate our lessons\, units\, and inquiries into your course.\n\nWho should take this workshop: This workshop is most applicable for middle and high school US history teachers and history department chairs. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. \nCost: The full event fee for this workshop has been waived thanks to generous funding from Facing History & Ourselves donors and partner organizations. \nTime Commitment: 90 minutes \nFormat: Facilitated Zoom meeting. This interactive workshop will include opportunities for conversation and facilitated breakout sessions. Captioning will be provided during this workshop. Details for joining the Zoom meeting will be shared by email prior to the event. This event will not be recorded. \nAccessibility: Facing History is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive educational environment for educators of all abilities. If you have an accessibility need\, please contact us at support@facinghistory.org. If possible\, requests should be made at least two weeks in advance. Please note: we will make every effort to secure services\, but all are subject to availability.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/pd-virtual-applying-themes-of-democracy-freedom-throughout-us-history-course/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T170000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Navigating the Midterm Elections with Dr. Shawn P. Healy
DESCRIPTION:Senator Dick Durbin’s pending retirement toppled dominoes throughout Illinois as the 2026 midterms approach. The Lieutenant Governor and several US House members are among the contenders to replace him\, providing opportunities for political upstarts in their respective districts. Plus\, Governor Pritzker seeks a third term while positioning himself for a presidential promotion two years later. Come learn about the current state of play in these contests and others down the ballot just months before the Illinois Primaries. \nThe stakes could not be higher in Washington\, where Democrats seek a congressional check on the Trump Administration\, or Springfield\, where fiscal constraints continue to challenge state lawmakers. Emerge equipped to engage students in conversations about these candidates and prevailing issues\, navigating public opinion polling and political advertising\, and developing an excitement about and commitment to informed voting in this and future elections.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/webinar-navigating-the-midterm-elections-with-dr-shawn-p-healy/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T035247
CREATED:20251229T153912Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Bringing Student Civic Learning & Reflection to Life with Infographics
DESCRIPTION:Join Facing History and KQED to explore ways students can identify\, research\, and communicate about civic issues they care about. \nBring 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 is vital as students learn about what makes democracy thrive and endure. Join us for an online workshop and explore teaching strategies and ready-to-use curricular resources that develop student’s civic knowledge and skills using Facing History’s new unit\, Teaching What Makes Democracy Work. We’ll also create infographics with KQED and learn first hand how the language of visual design can inspire students to share their voice and communicate complex ideas and data. \nParticipants will walk away with planning tools for student-created infographics and methods to research civic issues. \nThis workshop is most applicable for middle and high school educators. \nThis event will be hosted online via Zoom and will be recorded. Captioning will be provided during this workshop.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/bringing-student-civic-learning-reflection-to-life-with-infographics/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T035247
CREATED:20260115T160146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T160318Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting of the Wisconsin Civic Learning Coalition
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoining the WCLC is free and open to the public! \nWe will send you the links to attend if you fill out this form\, and join the coalition as an individual or as an organizational member. If you join as an organizational member\, we will highlight your information as a partner of the WCLC. \nClick Here to return to the WCLC website
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/monthly-meeting-of-the-wisconsin-civic-learning-coalition/
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T141728Z
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SUMMARY:PD (Virtual) - 60 Minute Civics: A250 Reimagining 1776 for Today’s Classrooms
DESCRIPTION: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 explore 1776 as both a historical turning point and a living civic promise.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/webinar-60-minute-civics-america-250-reimagining-1776-for-todays-classrooms/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T133242Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop - WI Act 266 Hmong in Wisconsin
DESCRIPTION:Hmong in Wisconsin with the Asian American EDUcation Project \nThe 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 will offer resources grounded in a culturally sustaining framework to teach these often overlooked stories. \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 first of two workshops.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/workshop-wi-act-266-hmong-in-wisconsin/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T035247
CREATED:20260107T234126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T234126Z
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SUMMARY:A250 Teacher Trivia: Week 1
DESCRIPTION:CLICK BELOW TO ENTER THIS WEEK’S CONTEST:\nhttps://www.crowd.live/C8LOW
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/a250-teacher-trivia-week-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T035247
CREATED:20251223T173028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T141622Z
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SUMMARY:PD (Virtual) - 60 Minute Civics A250: The Constitution as Living Document: Progress or Departure?
DESCRIPTION: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 rise of originalism\, and the implications of these perspectives in today’s Supreme Court decisions. We will connect these themes to We the People Units 4 and 5\, which explore the evolving interpretation of the Constitution and the ongoing debates over its meaning in contemporary America. Together\, we’ll consider how differing approaches to constitutional interpretation shape law\, policy\, and civic life in the 21st century.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/60-minute-civics-the-constitution-as-living-document-progress-or-departure/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T035247
CREATED:20251219T153925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T152821Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Civic Learning Through Projects: Getting Started
DESCRIPTION: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’ civic knowledge\, skills\, and dispositions through real-world experiences. You will explore examples from kindergarten through high school that illustrate the framework in action and consider how to refine the framework to fit your context. \nNote: All workshops times are in US Eastern time zone. Workshops are not recorded\, and participants must join live in order to be counted for attendance. Participants who complete a workshop receive a certificate from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/workshop-civic-learning-through-projects-getting-started-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Civic Learning Institute":MAILTO:civiclearning@gse.harvard.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T035247
CREATED:20251114T185511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T185511Z
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SUMMARY:Building a Brighter Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION: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 can do to fix it. \nThis timely webinar will unpack the history\, challenges\, and future of education funding in our state\, featuring insights from leading experts and local education leaders.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/building-a-brighter-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="League of Women Voters of Wisconsin":MAILTO:lwvwisconsin@lwvwi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T035247
CREATED:20251031T140027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T140027Z
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SUMMARY:60-Minute Civics: Who Decides What Patriotism Looks Like? Protest\, Dissent\, and the American Tradition
DESCRIPTION:An America 250 Webinar\nIn Partnership with the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation and the ASU Center for American Civics \nThroughout American history\, acts of protest have been hailed as patriotic by some and condemned as un-American by others. This session explores how the line between patriotism and dissent has been drawn (and redrawn) over time\, inviting educators to help students examine how social movements\, constitutional rights\, and civic identity intersect in a democracy. This discussion will connect directly to We the People Unit 6.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/60-minute-civics-who-decides-what-patriotism-looks-like-protest-dissent-and-the-american-tradition/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T035247
CREATED:20250416T184632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T184632Z
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SUMMARY:Youth as Partners in Civic Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION: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 leadership in local communities\, schools and organizations. We advocate for a youth voice and build mentoring\, networking and learning opportunities.\nTeams of high-school-age youth (ages 14-18) and adults (21 or older) sharing decision-making roles in communities\, schools and organizations (19 to 20 year olds are also welcome but should register as adults.) Groups are limited to 10 people with the preferred ratio of 5 youth to one adult (at least two adults per group of ten).
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/youth-as-partners-in-civic-leadership-conference/
LOCATION:Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center\, N194 County Rd N\, Wisconsin Dells\, WI\, 53703\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UW-Madison Division of Extension Positive Youth Development Institute":MAILTO:info@extension.wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T035247
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T175804Z
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SUMMARY:Contributions and Contradictions: Fostering Civil Discourse on America’s Founders
DESCRIPTION:A Virtual Professional Development Program for Educators \nHow should we grapple with the legacies of complex historical figures? Join Sphere Education Initiatives and Civic Spirit for this unique virtual professional learning opportunity. The webinar will take a deep dive into building civil discourse around the Founders\, who embody both profound achievements and troubling flaws. We’ll explore the challenges of avoiding oversimplification\, whether by elevating figures to untouchable pedestals or by dismissing them as wholly illegitimate. \nIn discussion\, we’ll consider the role of historical context in shaping our understanding: Does it help us balance empathy with accountability\, or does it risk excusing harmful actions under the guise of “different times”? We’ll discuss strategies for teaching students to recognize human fallibility in ways that develop their critical thinking and compassion while still holding fast to their values. \nThe event will connect these questions to the present day\, sharing resources and strategies to help educators engage their students. We’ll demonstrate how to establish an open discourse with students to explore how they perceive and judge contemporary leaders\, debates around monuments and institutions\, as well as other social\, political\, and economic challenges. All this will be done with an eye toward helping students search for a meaningful line between human imperfection and actions that demand condemnation. \nThe conversation will equip educators with tools to navigate the complexities of history and its enduring influence on our culture\, values\, and public memory.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/contributions-and-contradictions-fostering-civil-discourse-on-americas-founders/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T035247
CREATED:20250903T212136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T213031Z
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SUMMARY:Principles of the 250th: Past\, Present\, and Future
DESCRIPTION:Principles of the 250th: Past\, Present\, and Future\nTeacher Professional Development Workshops \nMonday\, October 6\, 12:00–4:00 p.m. in Green Bay\nTuesday\, October 7\, 12:00–4:00 p.m. in Madison \nThe 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 our nation’s semiquincentennial. \nRegister to join us on either Monday\, October 6 at the Brown County Library in Green Bay\, or Tuesday\, October 7 at the Wisconsin Historical Society headquarters in Madison. \nParticipating teachers will receive lunch and refreshments during the session. Stipends to cover travel and substitute fees are available to all participating teachers. Teachers will also receive documentation of attending the workshop to support their Educator Effectiveness portfolios. \nFollowing each session on both October 6 and 7\, teachers will have the opportunity to attend Jeffrey Rosen’s lecture on his New York Times bestselling book\, The Pursuit of Happiness\, for the 2025 James Madison Lecture series\, featuring a 5:00pm public reception and a 6:00pm lecture. The James Madison Lecture is an annual lecture series on early American history co-presented by the Wisconsin Historical Society and the Center for the Study of the American Constitution at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. \nHere is a sample agenda for the sessions:\n12 p.m. Welcome and Introductions\n12:30 p.m. Learn about the National Constitution Center’s educational framework\n1 p.m. Gain insight into the principles at the heart of the Declaration of Independence\, such as liberty\, separation of power\, and the pursuit of happiness\n2:30 p.m. Classroom application time to collaborate\, build connections\, and reflect on classroom-ready resources\n4 p.m. Wrap-up and final questions \nRegister to Attend: https://forms.gle/g1tjpf752rWMoota6\nQuestions? Email Abby Pfisterer\, WHS Director of PK-12 Education\, abby.Pfisterer@wisconsinhistory.org
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/principles-of-the-250th-past-present-and-future-2/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Historical Society Headquarters\, 816 State Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T035247
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T212106Z
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SUMMARY:Principles of the 250th: Past\, Present\, and Future
DESCRIPTION:Teacher Professional Development Workshops \nThe 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 our nation’s semiquincentennial. \nRegister to join us on either Monday\, October 6 at the Brown County Library in Green Bay\, or Tuesday\, October 7 at the Wisconsin Historical Society headquarters in Madison. \nParticipating teachers will receive lunch and refreshments during the session. Stipends to cover travel and substitute fees are available to all participating teachers. Teachers will also receive documentation of attending the workshop to support their Educator Effectiveness portfolios. \nFollowing each session on both October 6 and 7\, teachers will have the opportunity to attend Jeffrey Rosen’s lecture on his New York Times bestselling book\, The Pursuit of Happiness\, for the 2025 James Madison Lecture series\, featuring a 5:00pm public reception and a 6:00pm lecture. The James Madison Lecture is an annual lecture series on early American history co-presented by the Wisconsin Historical Society and the Center for the Study of the American Constitution at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. \nHere is a sample agenda for the sessions:\n12 p.m. Welcome and Introductions\n12:30 p.m. Learn about the National Constitution Center’s educational framework\n1 p.m. Gain insight into the principles at the heart of the Declaration of Independence\, such as liberty\, separation of power\, and the pursuit of happiness\n2:30 p.m. Classroom application time to collaborate\, build connections\, and reflect on classroom-ready resources\n4 p.m. Wrap-up and final questions \nRegister to attend: Register to Attend: https://forms.gle/g1tjpf752rWMoota6\nQuestions? Email Abby Pfisterer\, WHS Director of PK-12 Education\, abby.Pfisterer@wisconsinhistory.org
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/principles-of-the-250th-past-present-and-future/
LOCATION:Brown County Library\, 515 Pine Street\, Green Bay\, WI\, 54301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T153000
DTSTAMP:20260412T035247
CREATED:20250807T114939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T124659Z
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SUMMARY:WI Civic Educators Summit: Foundations of Civic Culture
DESCRIPTION: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 leaders\, and national thought leaders for a day of rich conversation and collaboration. \nThe day will feature:\nPlenary panels and breakout discussions\nClassroom-ready strategies and free resources\nThoughtful dialogue around America250\, civil discourse\, and free speech \nWhether you’re a classroom teacher\, an instructional leader or administration\, this summit offers an energizing opportunity to explore key civic themes\, connect with fellow educators\, and strengthen your practice in preparation for the 250th anniversary of the American founding.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/wi-civic-educators-summit-foundations-of-civic-culture/
LOCATION:Wausau\, WI\, Wausau\, WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T035247
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T124030Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Braver Angels WI":MAILTO:sam@braverangels.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T123000
DTSTAMP:20260412T035247
CREATED:20250416T184714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T184714Z
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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:20260412T035247
CREATED:20250417T221833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T221833Z
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SUMMARY:Legislative Semester Orientation
DESCRIPTION:
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:20260412T035247
CREATED:20250416T184737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T184737Z
UID:2117-1750147200-1750248000@civicswi.org
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:20260412T035247
CREATED:20251219T154009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T154009Z
UID:2314-1745346600-1745350200@civicswi.org
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:20260412T035247
CREATED:20250227T231837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T231907Z
UID:2046-1742036400-1742038200@civicswi.org
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:20260412T035247
CREATED:20250227T220455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T220455Z
UID:2023-1742034600-1742081400@civicswi.org
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:20260412T035247
CREATED:20250227T211516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T211932Z
UID:1992-1741964400-1741968000@civicswi.org
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:20260412T035247
CREATED:20250227T215645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T215645Z
UID:2019-1741958100-1741961700@civicswi.org
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:20260412T035247
CREATED:20250212T221753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T192552Z
UID:770-1741955400-1741964400@civicswi.org
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:20260412T035247
CREATED:20250228T153544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T155451Z
UID:2062-1741955400-1741959000@civicswi.org
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:20260412T035247
CREATED:20250227T215519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T231514Z
UID:2017-1741945500-1741992300@civicswi.org
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:20260412T035247
CREATED:20250227T220802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T220832Z
UID:2031-1741945500-1741949100@civicswi.org
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:20260412T035247
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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