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 …
Symposium for Teachers with UW – Eau Claire: The Constitution and the Founding Era Read More »
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 …
WI Braver Angels Statewide Debate: School Choice Read More »
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 …
WI Civic Educators Summit: Foundations of Civic Culture Read More »
Teacher Professional Development Workshops The 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 …
Principles of the 250th: Past, Present, and Future Read More »
Principles of the 250th: Past, Present, and Future Teacher Professional Development Workshops Monday, October 6, 12:00–4:00 p.m. in Green Bay Tuesday, October 7, 12:00–4:00 p.m. in Madison The Wisconsin Historical Society and …
Principles of the 250th: Past, Present, and Future Read More »
A Virtual Professional Development Program for Educators How should we grapple with the legacies of complex historical figures? Join Sphere Education Initiatives and Civic Spirit for this unique virtual professional …
Contributions and Contradictions: Fostering Civil Discourse on America’s Founders Read More »
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 …
Youth as Partners in Civic Leadership Conference Read More »
An America 250 Webinar In Partnership with the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation and the ASU Center for American Civics Throughout American history, acts of protest have been hailed as …
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 …
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’ …
Workshop – Civic Learning Through Projects: Getting Started Read More »
Hmong in Wisconsin with the Asian American EDUcation Project The year 2025 represents a significant milestone: the 50th anniversary of the Hmong community's first arrival to the United States. We …
William & Mary has received a three-year, $2.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to train teachers in conjunction with the nation’s semiquincentennial in 2026. It is the …
Join us in Madison on March 13th, 2026 to help us make the case to legislators, their staff, and other government officials that strengthening civic learning should be a priority …
Engaging productively in discussion is an important social-emotional skill, essential in community life and civic participation. In this workshop you will practice easy-to-use strategies that help students learn and internalize discussion skills. Together, we will identify scaffolds that increase engagement and participation in discussion for all students. You will leave with new ideas for helping …
Workshop – Teaching Elementary Students to Have Effective Discussions Read More »
The competition, which aims to promote civics education and encourage Wisconsin high school students to develop an interest in public service, will host play-off competitions virtually on April 8-9, 2026. …