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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T160000
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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/New_York:20251112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T210000
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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:20251115T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T120000
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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/Chicago:20251120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T083258
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:20251204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T083258
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:20251218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T083258
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:20260107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T083258
CREATED:20251223T173028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T141622Z
UID:2333-1767808800-1767812400@civicswi.org
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:20260107T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T083258
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;VALUE=DATE:20260108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260412T083258
CREATED:20260107T233409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T161745Z
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SUMMARY:A250 Teacher Trivia every Thursday!
DESCRIPTION:Join A250 Teacher Trivia\, created by iCivics in partnership with The World from A to Z with Carl Azuz\, for 25 weeks of fast\, fun civics that celebrate 250 years of the Declaration of Independence! \n\n\nEach Thursday\, between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. ET (4:00 and 6:00 p.m. PT)\, you’ll answer five trivia questions as quickly as possible. The faster you answer\, the more points you receive! Each week\, the person with the most points will win a $250 Amazon digital gift card. The winner of the grand finale on June 25\, 2026\, will win $2\,500. To be eligible to win a prize\, you must register with your verified school email address. \n\n\n\n\nSign up to receive weekly email reminders
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/a250-teacher-trivia/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T083258
CREATED:20251219T153812Z
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:20260115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T083258
CREATED:20251229T155155Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T083258
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T083258
CREATED:20251229T153912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T154834Z
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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:20260121T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T083258
CREATED:20251229T160856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T160856Z
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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:20260121T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T183000
DTSTAMP:20260412T083258
CREATED:20260106T140132Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260207
DTSTAMP:20260412T083258
CREATED:20260203T222738Z
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin School Reading Association Conference - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:LEARN MORE HERE
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/wisconsin-school-reading-association-conference-milwaukee-wi/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T083258
CREATED:20260106T142009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T142009Z
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SUMMARY:PD (Virtual) - 60 Minute Civics A250 Majority Rule vs. Minority Rights: Madison’s Warning Revisited
DESCRIPTION:James Madison warned that the greatest threat to liberty might come not from government power\, but from majorities oppressing minorities. This session will explore how the Bill of Rights was designed to safeguard against that danger and how these protections connect to We the People Unit 2’s focus on the creation of the Constitution and the principles that guide our government. We’ll examine how current debates over voting rights\, religious freedom\, free speech\, and LGBTQ+ protections continue to test the balance between popular will and individual liberty\, and what this tension means for a diverse\, democratic society.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/pd-virtual-60-minute-civics-a250-majority-rule-vs-minority-rights-madisons-warning-revisited/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T143000
DTSTAMP:20260412T083258
CREATED:20251229T184027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T020231Z
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SUMMARY:Professional Development - Civil Discourse Skills for Engaging Students in Complex Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Join Sphere Education Initiatives and Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies for a FREE CSS Professional Development Day! Open to all K-12 educators across all subject areas. \nJoin to: \n\nLearn strategies to elevate student voices and foster engaging\, supportive classroom discussion practices\nConnect with other Wisconsin educators\nGain free tools\, tips\, and resources\n\nRegister HERE
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/professional-development-civil-discourse-skills-for-engaging-students-in-complex-conversations/
LOCATION:Milwaukee Spanish Immersion School\, 2765 S 55th St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53219
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T083258
CREATED:20260106T140608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T140855Z
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SUMMARY:PD (Virtual) - Media Literacy\, Online Well-Being\, and the Health of our Communities & Democracy
DESCRIPTION:In our media-filled world\, young people have constant exposure and access to information through phones\, TVs\, radios\, computers\, as well as in printed content. The media landscape is impacting young people\, our communities\, and the health of our democracy. Given this\, how do we support the online well-being of young people and navigate the impacts on our communities and democracy?\n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, we will facilitate a rich conversation between a scholar\, a curriculum writer\, and a Facing History teacher about how to help students understand the fundamental concepts and skills related to media literacy. Dr. Carrie James\, the co-director of Project Zero and the Center for Digital Thriving\, will share about her work focused on young people’s digital experiences\, including opportunities and challenges for their well-being\, social connections\, and civic lives. Dr. James will discuss what she and her colleagues have learned from talking to young people for over a decade about their experiences in online spaces. She will also explain mindshifts that educators can consider to help them coach young people through the opportunities and challenges of our media landscape. \nJulie Halterman\, a senior curriculum developer at Facing History & Ourselves\, will share about the newly published unit Media Literacy for Critical Thinking and Democracy. The unit she developed helps students learn what mass media is\, practice analyzing pieces of media content\, explore ways information can be false or manipulative\, and consider the connections between media literacy skills and the strength of democracies. The Facing History teacher joining us will share about their experiences integrating media literacy in their classroom. We will also discuss the ways that the media landscape is impacting the health of our democracy and how we can help cultivate a more media-literate population that can shape the world for the better. \nFormat: This is a Zoom webinar with live captioning. You’ll be able to participate using the chat\, but will remain off camera. \nFacing 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-media-literacy-online-well-being-and-the-health-of-our-communities-democracy/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T153000
DTSTAMP:20260412T083258
CREATED:20251229T183149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T183149Z
UID:2384-1770971400-1770996600@civicswi.org
SUMMARY:Professional Development - Inquiry Based Learning in Your 26/27 Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Join National History Day and the Wisconsin Historical Society to learn about an opportunity to bring inquiry-based learning to your classroom for the 2026/2027 academic year. Learn about a grant supported by the U.S. Department of Education that includes teacher stipends and classroom supply budgets. \nProfessional development hours will be provided\, and substitute reimbursement is available. \nSocial Studies teachers\, English/Language Arts teachers\, Library Media Specialists\, Special Educators\, and pre-service teachers in grades 6–mailto:historyday@wisconsinhistory.org12 are welcome. \nQuestions? Contact Jessica Schmitz at historyday@wisconsinhistory.org.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/professional-development-inquiry-based-learning-in-your-26-27-classroom/
LOCATION:University of Wisconsin Stevens Point\, 2100 Main St\, Stevens Point\, WI\, 54481\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T143000
DTSTAMP:20260412T083258
CREATED:20260107T224037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T224520Z
UID:2454-1770984900-1770993000@civicswi.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Workshop - PBS Loves Libraries; National Library Lovers Month
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that February is National Library Lovers Month? It’s true! While PBS Wisconsin Education loves to collaborate with and celebrate the amazing learning happening in libraries and library programs all year long\, we’re excited to celebrate this library lovers month with a special workshop connecting PBS resources and library programming for school-age learners. \nIf you work in or with a public library in Wisconsin in a role serving learners in grades 3-12 (ages 8-18+)\, we would love for you to join us for our PBS Loves Libraries workshop to connect with our team\, with colleagues\, and with free multimedia resources you can use. \n\nYou’ll get to explore high-quality\, free-to-use\, multimedia resources made here in Wisconsin!\nYou’ll get to chat with colleagues from public libraries in Wisconsin about their program ideas while enjoying coffee\, tea\, and cocoa! ☕\nYou’ll leave with fun swag\, connections\, and info about resources you can plug into your library programming.\n\nSound like something you’d love to do? We hope so! \nLet us know you’re interested in the workshop by completing this form by February 2\, 2026.  We will contact all library staff who RSVP by February 6\, 2026.\n \nPlease feel free to contact Mia Forslund at mia.forslund@pbswisconsin.org with any questions.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/workshop-pbs-loves-libraries-national-library-lovers-month/
LOCATION:Fitchburg Public LIbrary\, Fitchburg\, WI
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ORGANIZER;CN="PBS Wisconsin Education":MAILTO:education@pbswisconsin.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTSTAMP:20260412T083258
CREATED:20260126T013248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T013248Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Primary
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URL:https://civicswi.org/event/spring-primary/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T083258
CREATED:20260209T145902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T145924Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: 2026 is Here: Seizing the Moment of America's 250th in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:The year of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence has arrived. This anniversary is not just a date on the calendar; it is a powerful backdrop to make the core themes of the Declaration\, like Liberty\, Equality\, and Natural Rights\, truly resonate with students Join Natacha Scott from iCivics and Rachel D. Humphries from the Bill of Rights Institute\, for this free webinar as they discuss ways to harness the energy of this historic year using the Civic Star Challenge. We will explore how you can use this national moment to foster deep civic engagement and win support for your school. \nIn this session\, you will: \n– Understand what qualifies for the Civic Star Challenge \n– Explore real examples that make submission feel easy \n– Discover practical\, standards-aligned strategies to connect the Declaration’s themes to your curriculum and pacing guide. \n– Emerge with strategies to enter the challenge! \nLeave with the inspiration\, tools\, and confidence to make 2026 a year your students will never forget. Register now\, even if you can’t attend live\, and we’ll send you the recording later. By sharing your email\, you are opting to be added to the Civic Star Challenge email list to receive updates about the Civic Star Challenge. You can unsubscribe at any time. Your privacy is important to us. We will not share your contact information. Learn more here: icivics.org/privacy-policy. \n  \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/webinar-2026-is-here-seizing-the-moment-of-americas-250th-in-the-classroom/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T083258
CREATED:20260209T145600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T145600Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: We Can Teach Hard Things\, Like Civil Rights
DESCRIPTION:The growing political divide in our communities has made conversations about civil rights feel especially complex—and at times daunting—for educators. Yet civil rights are foundational to understanding our democracy and our shared civic responsibilities. Students deserve opportunities to explore how the United States has defined\, expanded\, challenged\, and debated civil rights from the nation’s founding to the present day. \nIn this edWebinar\, iCivics will invite educators to engage in a thoughtful\, practical discussion about teaching civil rights across U.S. history. This session goes beyond a single era or movement\, examining how civil rights have been addressed through the Constitution\, landmark amendments\, court cases\, legislation\, and ongoing civic debates. Together\, we’ll explore how questions of rights\, liberty\, and plurality have evolved\, and why those conversations still matter in classrooms today. \nYou’ll hear from educators working across political\, geographic\, and socioeconomic contexts who are navigating similar challenges and uncertainties. Learn strategies for fostering civil dialogue\, grounding instruction in historical evidence\, and helping students grapple with complex issues. Leave with classroom-ready tools\, renewed confidence\, and the reassurance that you are not alone in teaching these essential civic concepts. This edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenters\nShari Conditt is a 26-year teaching veteran\, serving as a Social Studies Teacher and Instructional Coach at Woodland High School in Woodland\, Washington. Shari has served as a member of the iCivics EdNet for five years. She is the recipient of the Sandra Day O’Connor Prize for Excellence in Teaching Civics and was the 2024 Bill of Rights Institute National Civics Teacher of the Year. Outside of school\, she serves as an Adjunct Professor at Washington State University Vancouver\, teaching the Social Studies/History Methods course to pre-service teachers. Shari’s work is guided by the belief that civic virtue and civic engagement create opportunities for advocacy and change. To that end\, she works with students\, colleagues\, and her community so that they\, too\, can become catalysts in our American democracy. \nMarc Turner is an iCivics EdNet member who teaches U.S. History\, U.S. Government\, and Macroeconomics at the AP\, Honors\, and College Prep levels at Spring Hill High School in Chapin\, South Carolina. He serves as the K-12 Representative on the National Council for the Social Studies Board of Directors. He is the Immediate Past President of the South Carolina Council for Social Studies and the Chair of the South Carolina Council for History Education. \nDr. Emma Humphries is the Chief Education Officer for iCivics\, where she leads their organizational research agenda\, serves as a leading brand ambassador\, and ensures the academic integrity of all instructional materials. \nEmeka Barclay is a Curriculum Associate at iCivics with more than 25 years in education. She served as a teacher\, a standards and curriculum writer\, a Dynamic Learning Project technology and learning coach\, a coordinator\, a diversity and equity trainer\, a district teacher leader\, a standards coach\, a dean of students\, and performed other duties as assigned. Believing that education was just a foundational support to help children and families\, she also served for several years as a court-appointed juvenile advocate and language tutor. Her desire to be an educator stems from a long history of witnessing educators serve the community. \n  \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/webinar-we-can-teach-hard-things-like-civil-rights/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T083258
CREATED:20260203T153459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T153459Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Inside the Civic Classroom: Lessons from Award-Winning Civic Educators
DESCRIPTION:An American Civic Education Teacher Awards Webinar\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInside the Civic Classroom: Lessons from Award-Winning Civic Educators\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 18\, 2026 • 7:00-8:30 pm EST\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin this dynamic session to see what great civic teaching looks like in action. The winners of the American Civic Education Teacher Awards (ACETA) will open their classrooms to you—sharing model lessons\, instructional strategies\, and practical insights from their own experience. Learn how these exceptional educators build student voice\, foster engagement\, and bring civic content to life through hands-on\, inquiry-driven practice. Walk away with replicable strategies you can use right away.\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Center for Civic Education\nThe Center for Civic Education is a nonprofit\, nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting an enlightened and responsible citizenry committed to democratic principles and actively engaged in the practice of democracy in the United States and other countries. The Center’s programs are designed to provide students with the knowledge\, skills\, and dispositions they need to be informed and engaged citizens.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/webinar-inside-the-civic-classroom-lessons-from-award-winning-civic-educators/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T083258
CREATED:20251229T181421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T144843Z
UID:2381-1771439400-1771444800@civicswi.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: AI and Digital Literacy in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Join WCSS and the International non-profit SOUK on February 18th for a webinar training on how to foster digital citizenship in the classroom. The training focuses on tools to help youth develop media and political literacy and promote active participation in their communities. This WDPI vetted training and toolkit is a unique opportunity for Wisconsin educators to learn how to combat AI and online misinformation\, develop digital learning plans\, and encourage civic engagement. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/webinar-ai-and-digital-literacy-in-the-classroom/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T083258
CREATED:20260115T160536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T160536Z
UID:2576-1771581600-1771585200@civicswi.org
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-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260226
DTSTAMP:20260412T083258
CREATED:20260203T223034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T152650Z
UID:2711-1771804800-1772063999@civicswi.org
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Head Start Association’s 24th Annual Training Conference
DESCRIPTION:Be the Gift: Rooted in Purpose\, Growing the Future in Head Start\nThis three-day event brings together the entire early childhood community—from Head Start and Early Head Start staff to parents\, families\, and child care providers. Whether you’re a birth-to-three professional\, home visitor\, ECE student or educator\, or work with tribal and migrant programs\, you’ll find sessions designed for you. Healthcare and social service partners\, state agencies\, and CCR&R professionals are also essential voices in this gathering. \nTogether\, we’ll strengthen our shared commitment to Wisconsin’s youngest learners and the families we serve. to your important work feeling inspired and equipped with new tools to serve Wisconsin’s children and families. This conference offers professional development designed specifically for those who believe every child deserves the best possible start in life. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/wisconsin-head-start-associations-24th-annual-training-conference/
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