In Partnership with The Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute of Colonial Williamsburg. How do we define "civil disobedience?" Are disobedience and defiance the same thing? Join Dr. Kelly Brennan, Colonial Williamsburg Historian, to examine how stories throughout history complicate our understanding of civil disobedience. Then, join educators with the Center for Civic Education and …
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, many of us think about the heroic figures who formed the foundation of our democracy. The Prohuman Foundation and Sphere Education Initiatives are excited to support you in thinking about these brave Americans by highlighting five unsung heroines who greatly influenced America’s Founding: Elizabeth …
Middle school ELA educators are invited to an in-depth workshop covering the unique offerings within our English Language Arts collections, including support around common instructional formats such as text sets, whole-class reads, and book clubs. Participants will leave with classroom-ready materials and be immersed in engaging activities from our two modular collections: Coming of Age …
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The 2026 WNA Annual Convention will take place March 5-6 at the Madison Concourse Hotel & Governor’s Club in Madison. The annual convention brings together the state’s news leaders, Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame members, and future journalists from Wisconsin high schools and colleges/universities to explore questions shaping the future of the industry. It will feature …
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The Center for Civic Education and the Civic Education Research Lab (CERL) invite you to join leaders from across the nation for a pivotal gathering at the intersection of research, practice, and policy. The We the People: National Symposium on Civic Education Research will take place in Washington, D.C. on March 6-7, 2026. Together we …
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The State Democracy Research Initiative and the Elections Research Center at UW-Madison invite you to join us for an Election Matters 2026 Panel, "The Battle Over Mid-Decade Redistricting,” sponsored by Stafford Rosenbaum LLP. This panel will take place on Friday, March 6 from 3:00-4:15pm Central Time, with a reception to follow. This event will take …
Oshkosh, WI Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King, Jr. both argued that the proper foundation for civic education is the belief that America has a moral essence derived from the principles of the Declaration of Independence, and that America’s history and purpose—its past, present, and future—is the story of our struggle to live up to …
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You can tune into the live stream from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern on Monday, March 9th and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, March 10th or watch the replay on-demand. View the Schedule of Events for more information on the program and featured speakers. Register below to receive the link to the livestream and join …
Are you looking for a way to engage your students more deeply in learning about American democracy and help them build skills for a lifetime of civic engagement? The Legislative Semester is an experiential, project based approach to teaching civics and government where students create a legislature in their school and immerse themselves in democratic decision making. …
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Are you looking for a way to engage your students more deeply in learning about American democracy and help them build skills for a lifetime of civic engagement? The Legislative Semester is an experiential, project based approach to teaching civics and government where students create a legislature in their school and immerse themselves in democratic decision making. …
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Students and teachers join Justice Sotomayor in a discussion about civic education and the Civic Learning Week 2026 theme Liberty and Learning: Civic Education at 250. Recording released and available for viewing beginning 8:00 AM Eastern on Wednesday, March 11th. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Sonia Sotomayor Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States …
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This workshop will introduce 6th-12th grade humanities teachers to Facing History’s new unit, Sowing Change Inquiry: The Delano Grape Strike and Boycott. While leaders play an important role in the …
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2026 Economic Episodes In American History, Civics and Government This year, we are combining practical instruction and examples from the Economic Episodes in American History and Economic Episodes in Civics …
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WCSS 26: EMPOWERING TOMORROW’S VOICES! What to Expect at WCSS 26: Inspiring keynote speakers - Will Snowden and Richard Josey Hands-on, classroom-ready workshops Engaging presentations from fellow educators New strategies, resources, and ideas …
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 in our state. We'll provide printed materials, and a short orientation before we head out in pairs to legislative offices. Please fill out this form …