Sphere Summit, a full scholarship professional development program for grades 5–12 educators, returns as a fully in‐person experience in Washington, DC, and will run July 5 – July 9 and July 19–23. Benefits include room and board, 20+ hours of professional development, classroom resources, and a $500 travel stipend upon completion of the program. Both Sphere Summits for 2026 are […]
This workshop invites K-12 social studies educators to explore the ideas, debates, and historical context behind the Declaration of Independence through close analysis of primary sources. Participants will examine drafts of the Declaration written by Thomas Jefferson and edited by members of the drafting committee, including John Adams and Benjamin Franklin, while investigating the political […]
When the midterm elections arrive on November 3, 2026, young Americans will face more than one important choice. Can they surpass the record 28 percent nationwide turnout among 18-29-year-olds in the 2018 midterms? Will young voters make decisions that are thoughtfully considered and informed by a wide range of perspectives other than their own? From […]
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 […]
This week-long, residential program, hosted by the James Madison Program at Princeton University and sponsored by the Jack Miller Center, will explore the idea and practice of statesmanship throughout American […]
Sphere Summit, a full scholarship professional development program for grades 5–12 educators, returns as a fully in‐person experience in Washington, DC, and will run July 5 – July 9 and July 19–23. Benefits include room and board, 20+ hours of professional development, classroom resources, and a $500 travel stipend upon completion of the program. Both Sphere Summits for 2026 are […]
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. The fellowship consists of a weeklong in-person institute in Philadelphia in the summer and monthly virtual meetings during the following academic year. In addition to in-depth discussions of primary texts, teachers […]
The annual Summer Summit Our annual Summer Summit is the largest gathering of our Network partners every year. Join us in Superior on July 23 and 24, 2026 for the 12th Annual Summer Summit to make statewide connections and walk away with new skills and information to advocate for students in your community! CLICK HERE FOR OUR SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE! Find our […]
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: Build your skills with 5-hour online microcourses, focusing on topics including historical inquiry, civil discourse, non-fiction reading strategies, and more; all accredited by the W&M School of Education. […]
The United States at 250: Viewing the Semiquincentennial of the American Founding July 28 | Carthage College, Kenosha, WI In this symposium, current and former faculty from Carthage College will lead teachers through an interdisciplinary study of the ideas, principles, and documents at the heart of the American Founding and tradition. Drawing from the fields […]
Join the Constitutional Democracy Project for a two-day professional development institute exploring how to teach today’s most important constitutional questions through inquiry, discussion, and student-centered civic learning. Teaching the Supreme Court in Real Time: Power, Rights, & Democracy in the Current Court will engage educators in examining recent U.S. Supreme Court cases involving executive power, […]
This year’s symposium will focus on the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the political and constitutional ramifications of this transformative period, placing particular emphasis on primary source analysis and the enduring significance of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. Scholar sessions will be led by faculty from UW-Eau Claire’s Political Science and Criminal Justice Department. JMC Teacher […]
To celebrate National Civic Health Month in August, you’re invited to join Wisconsin’s 2026 Civic Health Challenge, organized by the Civic Health of Wisconsin Initiative. The Civic Health Challenge is designed to help us become active contributors to the civic health of our communities. 67% of past participants felt the Civic Health Challenge increased their awareness […]
The World After 1776: The Declaration’s Global Impact This one-day symposium will explore the influence of the Declaration of Independence around the world. In partnership with Brookfield Academy, leading scholars will guide participants through discussions of key themes and ideas from foundational texts while considering the Declaration’s international impact and legacy. Participants who complete the […]
July 2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To support 3rd-12th grade educators teaching history and civics, PBS Wisconsin Education, in partnership with […]