WCSS Annual Conference: Making Social Studies Matter
Madison Concourse Hotel Madison, WIJoin Wisconsin Social Studies teachers for two days of professional learning.
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Policy and Advocacy Workshop: Educators as Civics Ed Advocates Part 1
Madison Concourse Hotel Madison, WIThis 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' …
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Historical Thinking Skills for the Social Media Age
Madison Concourse Hotel Madison, WIStudents 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 …
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Jury Education and Teaching the Judicial System
Madison Concourse Hotel Madison, WIEngage 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 …
Real-World Economics: Teaching America’s Housing Crisis Through a Policy Lens
Madison Concourse Hotel Madison, WIDive 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 …
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Acting on Wisconsin Act 31: Centering Indigenous Voices, Perspectives, and Stories
Madison Concourse Hotel Madison, WIWhile 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 …
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Civic Education Briefing Day
Wisconsin Capitol 2 E Main St, Madison, Wisconsin, United StatesJoin 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)
Elevating Civil Rights Movement Voices from Past to Present
Madison Concourse Hotel Madison, WIExplore 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 …
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Building the Wisconsin History Center
Madison Concourse Hotel Madison, WIIf 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 - …
Teaching Civil Discourse: building skills and attitudes for civility
Madison Concourse Hotel Madison, WICivil 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 …
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INSIDE THE 2025 WISCONSIN CIVICS GAMES
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 …
Civic Literacy and Citizenship Symposium
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.* …
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Symposium for Teachers with UW – Eau Claire: The Constitution and the Founding Era
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 …
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Youth as Partners in Civic Leadership Conference
Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center N194 County Rd N, Wisconsin Dells, WI, United StatesThe 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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