Interaction with local community is at the heart of civic participation. This workshop presents practical strategies for helping students of all ages cultivate community connections that support their civic learning […]
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 […]
Fredonia, WI Beginning with the upheavals of the 1960s, the United States saw a diverse set of groups pushing for social change. These included African Americans, Native Americans, women, and […]
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 […]
As part of George Washington’s Mount Vernon GW250 regional programming, join us in Madison for Teaching Civic Conversations! This hands-on, full-day workshop is packed with classroom-ready strategies for meaningful civic […]
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The Center for Community and Nonprofit Studies will host the main site, and this year, we will include satellite sites across Wisconsin. Session Topics Community Efforts – grassroots, youth, the […]
What ethical dilemmas do young people face when they see someone in their community being harmed? What tools will equip our students to address the antisemitism and other forms of […]
Join Mary Antoine for this special America 250 event on the Wisconsin residents who fought in the Revolutionary War. The Wisconsin History Makers Tour will bring history directly to local communities […]
Join organizations and philanthropists committed to reinvigorating American civic education with our nation’s founding principles. Words that Changed the World: America at 250 As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration […]
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 […]
During an immersive week long summer camp, students explore current global issues through a multitude of opportunities. From engaging with subject matter experts, to working on collaborative diplomacy simulations, students […]
From the birth of the nation in 1776 to the enduring impact of 9/11, the American story is one of revolution, challenge, and resilience. Join us in celebrating 250 years […]
June 23rd and 24th, 2026 Join us in Madison for a day and a half of professional learning to dive into the approach of the Legislative Semester and prepare to engage students […]
The theme for this year’s event is Cultivating Civic Virtue. Drawing on foundational approaches to civic virtue, the symposium will explore how educators can incorporate moral and civic formation in the […]