BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wisconsin Civic Learning Coalition - ECPv6.15.13.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Wisconsin Civic Learning Coalition X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://civicswi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wisconsin Civic Learning Coalition REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T130726 CREATED:20250226T174556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T212052Z UID:807-1741795200-1741798800@civicswi.org SUMMARY:Make Civic Engagement Practical: A toolbox for teachers DESCRIPTION:Join three of our Wisconsin Civics Fellows – practicing teachers supporting their peers in strengthening civic learning – for this fantastic virtual event during National Civic Learning week. URL:https://civicswi.org/event/make-civic-engagement-practical-a-toolbox-for-teachers/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://civicswi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/wcccfellos.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T163000 DTSTAMP:20260412T130726 CREATED:20250305T155929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T155929Z UID:2082-1741707000-1741710600@civicswi.org SUMMARY:Civic Learning Week in Wisconsin: learn and share with the story of Roberto Hernández DESCRIPTION:Civic Learning Week (March 10-14\, 2025) is almost here! PBS Wisconsin Education has tons of great resources to enhance civic learning in classrooms and libraries\, and we’re inviting feedback from educators on one of them in a special Civic Learning Week opportunity. \nWe’re currently looking for Wisconsin educators who work with grades 3-8 and want to explore and share their thoughts on the Wisconsin Biographies story of Roberto Hernández\, a civically-engaged activist who fought for better educational opportunities for Latinos in Milwaukee during the 1960s and 70s. You’ll review the resources and (optionally) share them with learners the first week of March. Then\, during Civic Learning Week\, you’ll connect with our team for a 20-minute “tea time” session to share your feedback and make our media better. Learn more and find the link to sign up in the flyer. URL:https://civicswi.org/event/civic-learning-week-in-wisconsin-learn-and-share-with-the-story-of-roberto-hernandez-2/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://civicswi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PBS-Wisconsin.png ORGANIZER;CN="PBS Wisconsin Education":MAILTO:education@pbswisconsin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T130726 CREATED:20250227T161658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T175622Z UID:810-1741705200-1741708800@civicswi.org SUMMARY:Teaching for Statesmanship: A Virtual Discussion with Shilo Brooks\, Michael Promisel\, and Hans Zeiger DESCRIPTION:What can America’s great leaders teach us about citizenship today? How do their decisions reveal the enduring principles of our political tradition? And how can the next generation of leaders attain the intellectual grounding needed for statesmanship in the 21st century? \nJoin us on Tuesday\, March 11\, at 3:00 PM for a webinar on teaching statesmanship with Jack Miller Center president Hans Zeiger\, Princeton University’s Shilo Brooks\, and Catholic University of America’s Michael Promisel. This live webinar is free and open to the public. URL:https://civicswi.org/event/teaching-for-statesmanship-a-virtual-discussion-with-shilo-brooks-michael-promisel-and-hans-zeiger/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://civicswi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Founding-Civics-Logo-Jacob-Schueller-1024x1024-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T200000 DTSTAMP:20260412T130726 CREATED:20250227T174630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T175426Z UID:1972-1741633200-1741636800@civicswi.org SUMMARY:Civic Learning Resource Slam DESCRIPTION:It’s Almost Civic Learning Week! Civic Learning Week is about empowering youth to contribute to our constitutional democracy. In celebration of Civic Learning Week\, March 10 through March 15\, the Center for Civic Education is cohosting a virtual event designed to enhance your teaching and promote engagement. \nCivic Learning Resource Slam\nJoin us for an online Resource Slam\, connecting educators with the Center and other leading civic education organizations. Discover a wealth of resources to enrich your curriculum. \nParticipating Organizations: Center for Civic Education\, Facing History & Ourselves\, GBH Education\, iCivics Education\, KQED\, PBS LearningMedia\, and SRVCE: Supporting Readiness through Vital Civic Empowerment. \nWhat You’ll Gain: Insights into integrating civic learning into your classroom\, a copy of the presentation deck\, and a deeper understanding of various civic education tools. URL:https://civicswi.org/event/civic-learning-resource-slam/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://civicswi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Center_HorizontalLogo_RGB_FullColor-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T193000 DTSTAMP:20260412T130726 CREATED:20250227T215318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T215318Z UID:2006-1741631400-1741635000@civicswi.org SUMMARY:Social Media and Youth Mental Health: A Civic Learning Week Conversation DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, calls to limit\, regulate\, or ban social media platforms have escalated from all corners of the political spectrum. These concerns have been as varied as national security\, foreign ownership\, and the danger of disinformation in a divided democracy. Yet perhaps the most cross‐​partisan concern has come from increasing evidence of social media’s detrimental impact on youth mental health. Join Sphere Education Initiatives on March 10 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for a timely webinar on social media and youth mental health featuring Jennifer Huddleston\, senior fellow in technology policy at the Cato Institute\, and Clare Morrell\, fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. \nOffered during Civic Learning Week\, which runs March 10–14 this year\, this webinar seeks to highlight “the civic knowledge\, skills\, and dispositions that provide the foundation for an informed and engaged populace.” For more information about Civic Learning Week\, visit civi​clearn​ing​week​.org. \nThis session will be presented via Zoom.\nAll K–12 educators are eligible to attend.\nEarn 1 hour of professional development for attending. URL:https://civicswi.org/event/social-media-and-youth-mental-health-a-civic-learning-week-conversation/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://civicswi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Mar-10-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T190000 DTSTAMP:20260412T130726 CREATED:20250305T162359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T162447Z UID:2086-1741629600-1741633200@civicswi.org SUMMARY:Run a Drive Workshop: Youth Voter Registration DESCRIPTION:Join The Civics Center on our mission to make voter registration a part of every high school in America! \nThe most effective voter registration efforts are student-led and adult-supported. Come learn how to design a drive that fits your school structure and schedule. This workshop is ideal for a drive organizing team of students and/or educators to collaborate on a drive action plan together\, but individuals are more than welcome. \nYou’ll leave with:\n– Understanding of best practices for school drives\n– Examples of strategies used at schools across the country\n– Support for developing the team and timeline to accomplish the drive\n– Access to helpful materials including a free Democracy in a Box toolkit\, custom URL for online voter registration and more URL:https://civicswi.org/event/run-a-drive-workshop-youth-voter-registration/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://civicswi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/TheCivicsCenter__Logo117-Beth-Sondel-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T163000 DTSTAMP:20260412T130726 CREATED:20250304T221213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T221235Z UID:2076-1741620600-1741624200@civicswi.org SUMMARY:Civic Learning Week in Wisconsin: learn and share with the story of Roberto Hernández DESCRIPTION:Civic Learning Week (March 10-14\, 2025) is almost here! PBS Wisconsin Education has tons of great resources to enhance civic learning in classrooms and libraries\, and we’re inviting feedback from educators on one of them in a special Civic Learning Week opportunity. \nWe’re currently looking for Wisconsin educators who work with grades 3-8 and want to explore and share their thoughts on the Wisconsin Biographies story of Roberto Hernández\, a civically-engaged activist who fought for better educational opportunities for Latinos in Milwaukee during the 1960s and 70s. You’ll review the resources and (optionally) share them with learners the first week of March. Then\, during Civic Learning Week\, you’ll connect with our team for a 20-minute “tea time” session to share your feedback and make our media better. Learn more and find the link to sign up in the flyer. URL:https://civicswi.org/event/civic-learning-week-in-wisconsin-learn-and-share-with-the-story-of-roberto-hernandez/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://civicswi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PBS-Wisconsin.png ORGANIZER;CN="PBS Wisconsin Education":MAILTO:education@pbswisconsin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T140000 DTSTAMP:20260412T130726 CREATED:20250219T190906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T175436Z UID:798-1741428000-1741442400@civicswi.org SUMMARY:Girl Scout Day at the Capital DESCRIPTION:This annual event provides Girl Scouts the unique opportunity to engage with local legislators\, learn about the civic process\, and become empowered to take an active role in their communities.  Contact Logan Hennessy if you’d like to volunteer to support this fantastic civic engagement event. URL:https://civicswi.org/event/girl-scout-day-at-the-capital/ LOCATION:Wisconsin Capitol\, 2 E Main St\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53706\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://civicswi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/girl-scout-day-at-the-capital.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250307 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250308 DTSTAMP:20260412T130726 CREATED:20250227T225634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T225634Z UID:2036-1741305600-1741391999@civicswi.org SUMMARY:Jack Miller Center 2025 American Civic Tradition Fellowship Application Deadline DESCRIPTION:The American Civic Tradition Fellowship is the Founding Civics Initiative’s signature program\, attracting top middle and high school social studies educators from around the country. \nThe fellowship consists of a weeklong in-person institute in the summer and monthly virtual meetings during the following academic year. In addition to in-depth discussions of primary texts\, teachers will develop lesson plans and curricular materials for the classroom. \nScholar sessions will be led by Robert Burton (Utah Valley University)\, Lynn Uzzell (Bethel University)\, Zachary German (Arizona State University)\, Michael Promisel (Catholic University of America)\, and Alberto Coll (DePaul University College of Law). \nExpenses related to attending the institute are paid for by the Jack Miller Center\, and fellows will receive a $1\,000 stipend for completion of the yearlong fellowship. \nApplications are due on Friday\, March 7\, 2025 and can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlqOL6dKjEFM1ZFCF87fTjUl2XdiGVBbY16yoy-ncj9BWclA/viewform URL:https://civicswi.org/event/jack-miller-center-2025-american-civic-tradition-fellowship-application-deadline/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://civicswi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FCI-Green.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T190000 DTSTAMP:20260412T130726 CREATED:20250227T165843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T165929Z UID:816-1741197600-1741201200@civicswi.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Civic Online Reasoning: Teach Students to Sort Fact from Fiction Online DESCRIPTION:The Digital Inquiry Group’s Civic Online Reasoning curriculum\, based on research with professional fact checkers and tested in classrooms across the country\, teaches students to effectively evaluate online content. During this interactive webinar\, participants will consider the research behind the curriculum\, review free curricular materials\, and discuss how these resources can be integrated into their own classrooms. URL:https://civicswi.org/event/introduction-to-civic-online-reasoning-teach-students-to-sort-fact-from-fiction-online/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://civicswi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/classrooms.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T200000 DTSTAMP:20260412T130726 CREATED:20250219T182946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T183322Z UID:789-1739991600-1739995200@civicswi.org SUMMARY:Street Law Resources for Civics and Legal Education DESCRIPTION:Use the link below to sign up for a Zoom meeting hosted by WCSS and the Wisconsin Civics Fellows\, with Street Law. URL:https://civicswi.org/event/street-law-resources-for-civics-and-legal-education/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://civicswi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/343933547_610966207737950_6431823301844829624_n-Sarah-Kopplin-1024x1024-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR