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 Dairy State continue to debate their efficacy. In this debate (just as the school year is getting underway!), we're diving in--freely, fully, and without fear--to …
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 leaders, and national thought leaders for a day of rich conversation and collaboration. The day will feature: Plenary panels and breakout discussions Classroom-ready strategies and …
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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 our nation’s semiquincentennial. Register to join us on either Monday, October 6 at the Brown County Library in Green Bay, or Tuesday, October 7 at …
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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 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. Register …
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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 »
This program will invite 20 high school teachers from across the United States to a week-long experience focused on democracy, capitalism, and their intersection. We explore what democracy and capitalism …
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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 …
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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’ …
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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 …
Teacher Application – Revolutionary Roots: Teaching Civic Engagement at 250 Read More »
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 …
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Led by William & Mary and the National Council for History Education, We the Teachers is a national fellowship that prepares K-12 educators to lead the next chapter in American history/civic education. The three-part program includes: …
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A unique opportunity for K-12 teachers to study foundational texts with top scholars and peers. The American Civic Tradition Fellowship is the Founding Civics Initiative’s signature program, attracting top middle …
Teacher Application – The American Civic Tradition Year-Long Fellowships Read More »