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SUMMARY:2026 NCSS Summer Virtual Conference - From Revolution to Resilience: Exploring America's Past\, Present\, and Future
DESCRIPTION:From the birth of the nation in 1776 to the enduring impact of 9/11\, the American story is one of revolution\, challenge\, and resilience. Join us in celebrating 250 years of resilience and explore how pivotal events – from the founding to the present – can be taught in ways that engage students in critical thinking\, civic responsibility\, and historical understanding. \nFrom Revolution to Resilience will emphasize the importance of connecting students with the full complexity of American history\, using inclusive content and dynamic teaching strategies. As we mark 250 years of U.S. history and 25 years since 9/11\, we look ahead\, preparing students not only to understand the past\, but to shape a more resilient and informed future. \nLEARN MORE HERE
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/2026-ncss-summer-virtual-conference-from-revolution-to-resilience-exploring-americas-past-present-and-future/
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SUMMARY:Legislative Semester Introduction Workshop (1.5 days in Madison)
DESCRIPTION:June 23rd and 24th\, 2026\n\nJoin us in Madison for a day and a half of professional learning to dive into the approach of the Legislative Semester and prepare to engage students to use civil discourse in the deliberation of current policy issues using parliamentary procedure.  You’ll come away with skills and strategies to implement across social studies content areas\, and an orientation to the research-based approach of the Legislative Semester.\n\nClick here for more information and a registration link.\n\n\nContact Kate Ullman with questions:  kate@legislativesemester.org
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/legislative-semester-introduction-workshop-1-5-days-in-madison/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
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SUMMARY:Civic Literacy and Citizenship Symposium with the UW's enter for the Study of Liberal Democracy
DESCRIPTION:The theme for this year’s event is Cultivating Civic Virtue. Drawing on foundational approaches to civic virtue\, the symposium will explore how educators can incorporate moral and civic formation in the classroom. It will do so by interrogating historically grounded principles and traits of engaged citizenship\, and by equipping participants to teach this to their own students in this unique moment 250 years after America’s founding. \nLodging at the Great Wolf Lodge in Wisconsin Dells\, as well as meals\, will be provided. Participants will receive a $200 stipend for completion of the symposium. \nLearn More and Register HERE
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/civic-literacy-and-citizenship-symposium-with-the-uws-enter-for-the-study-of-liberal-democracy/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Dells
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTSTAMP:20260411T190617
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SUMMARY:2026 Sphere Summit I
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBoth Sphere Summits for 2026 are open to all educators and administrators in grades 5–12. Educators from across all disciplines and subject areas are eligible to apply. Groups of educators from the same school are particularly encouraged. Each Summit will offer distinct programming to meet the needs of both middle and high school educators as well as educators teaching either on grade level or advanced courses like AP or IB. Please apply to the Summit that works best for your schedule. \nAPPLY HERE \nApplication deadline June 18
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/teacher-application-2026-sphere-summit/
LOCATION:Cato Institute
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTSTAMP:20260411T190617
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SUMMARY:NextGen Roundtable: Decision 2026
DESCRIPTION: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?     \nFrom July 8-11\, Close Up\, the Stanford University Deliberative Democracy Lab (DDL)\, Generation Lab\, and the Hoover Institution’s Center for Revitalizing American Institutions will host NextGen Roundtable: Decision 2026\, a large-scale experiment in democracy launched through our work on 2024’s America in One Room: The Youth Vote. We’re convening a nationally representative and scientific sample of first-time voters from across the country to listen to each other and deliberate key policy issues in a reasoned and mutually respectful way.   \nLearn More and Sign Up Here
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/nextgen-roundtable-decision-2026/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTSTAMP:20260411T190617
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SUMMARY:UVA Democracy and Capitalism Lab
DESCRIPTION: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 are\, how they were established in America\, and the different ways people interact with democracy and capitalism in society today. This year is particularly exciting\, as we will be discussing the foundations and impacts of democracy 250 years after it was established in the United States. \nLearn more HERE \n 
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/teacher-application-democracy-and-capitalism-teacher-fellowships/
LOCATION:University of Virginia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725
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SUMMARY:Princeton University: Statesmanship in American History
DESCRIPTION: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 history. To celebrate America250\, the seminar will place a special focus on the role of the Declaration of Independence in American statesmanship\, and will examine figures such as George Washington\, Abraham Lincoln\, Frederick Douglass\, and Theodore Roosevelt.\n\nParticipants will study primary texts with leading scholars throughout the week including Diana Schaub\, Adam Seagrave\, and Matthew Franck. Classroom strategy sessions\, as well as a tour of Princeton University’s Firestone Library and a reenactment of Joseph Addison’s Cato: A Tragedy\, will be led by Nathan McAlister\, the Humanities Program Manager for the Kansas Department of Education.\n\nHigh school social studies teachers from across the country are invited to apply. Participants who complete the program will receive a stipend of $500 to offset travel costs. Lodging and most meals will be provided.\n \nSessions will take place and attendees will stay overnight at the Chauncey Conference Center\, just minutes away from Princeton University. Attendees will also have one free afternoon during the week to explore the city of Princeton. \n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Jonathan Garaffa at jgaraffa@princeton.edu. This application will close on March 15. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance no later than April 10.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/teacher-fellowship-applications-jack-miller-center/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724
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SUMMARY:2026 Sphere Summit II
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBoth Sphere Summits for 2026 are open to all educators and administrators in grades 5–12. Educators from across all disciplines and subject areas are eligible to apply. Groups of educators from the same school are particularly encouraged. Each Summit will offer distinct programming to meet the needs of both middle and high school educators as well as educators teaching either on grade level or advanced courses like AP or IB. Please apply to the Summit that works best for your schedule. \nAPPLY HERE \nApplication deadline June 18
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/2026-sphere-summit-ii/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725
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SUMMARY:Jack Miller Center 2026 American Civic Tradition Fellowship
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 Philadelphia 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. \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. \nThe application deadline is March 8. If you have any questions\, please contact civics@gojmc.org.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/jack-miller-center-2026-american-civic-tradition-fellowship/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
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SUMMARY:Teacher Application - Preparing the Next Generation Through History
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nBuild 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.\nA four-day\, immersive Congress of Educators in Williamsburg\, VA (July 27-30\, 2026)\, featuring substantive and inspiring content and pedagogy sessions paired with place-based learning.\nLead a workshop and/or peer learning community in your state.\n\nParticipants will receive a $2\,500 stipend for travel expenses and as a recognition of time and effort. Additionally\, all lodging\, food\, and participation costs are fully funded. K-12 educators\, education specialists\, administrators\, and curriculum supervisors are encouraged to apply. Special preferences will be given to current classroom teachers. Learn more and submit your application here by January 31\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nYear One fellows will convene in Williamsburg\, Virginia at William & Mary (room and board provided) on July 26-30 for the inaugural Congress of Educators. Fellows who complete all three components of the “We the Teachers” program will receive a $2500 stipend. Applications open December 1\, 2025. \nAwarded to W&M’s Strategic Cultural Partnerships\, the grant will launch “We the Teachers: Preparing the Next Generation Through History & Civics.” Timed to the nation’s 250th anniversary\, the initiative aims to strengthen K-12 history and civics education. It will equip teachers with deep content knowledge\, evidence-based pedagogy and classroom-ready tools that connect America’s founding principles to civic life. The result will be stronger learning outcomes for students across the country. \nThe three-part program includes: \nThe Congress of Educators: A four-day\, immersive experience for 100 educators from across the country Congress of Educators at William & Mary\, featuring substantive\, insightful\, and inspiring content and pedagogy sessions paired with visits to and VIP experiences with leading museums in the region.\nPD Microcourses: Build impactful teaching skills through 5-hour online microcourses\, focusing on topics including historical inquiry\, civil discourse\, non-fiction reading strategies\, artifact analysis\, exhibits in the classroom and more; all courses are accredited by the W&M School of Education.\nLocal Learning Communities: Lead workshops and/or peer learning communities in their home states—bringing the spirit of 1776 into today’s classrooms. \nThe grant also benefits W&M students by providing nearly $100\,000 for paid applied-learning opportunities exclusively for them. The opportunities will include roles such as learning design\, digital content development and production\, communications and event management. \nThe project advances the university’s Vision 2026 Democracy and Careers goals. It also reinforces the university’s national reputation for developing civic leadership. \n“This grant underscores William & Mary’s commitment to innovative scholarship in service to the nation\,” said Provost Peggy Agouris. “‘We the Teachers’ is a model of how leading research universities can advance civic learning by combining deep historical knowledge with cutting-edge pedagogy to empower educators. As a cornerstone of W&M’s Vision 2026 initiative\, it reflects the vital role of academic excellence in serving every citizen.”
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/grant-application-deadline-we-the-teachers-preparing-the-next-generation-through-history-civics/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
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SUMMARY:In-Person: Civil War Era\, Reconstruction\, and the Constitution Symposium with UW Eau Claire
DESCRIPTION: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. \nScholar sessions will be led by faculty from UW-Eau Claire’s Political Science and Criminal Justice Department. JMC Teacher Programs Manager Emilee McHorney will lead a classroom application workshop on incorporating the primary sources discussed into teachers’ own classrooms and lessons. \nThe program will take place at the Metropolis Resort and Conference Center in Eau Claire. Meals and resort lodging will be provided. Participants will receive a $300 stipend for completion of the program. \nClick HERE to learn more and register.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/in-person-civil-war-era-reconstruction-and-the-constitution-symposium-with-uw-eau-claire/
LOCATION:Eau Claire\, WI
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807
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SUMMARY:America at 250 Educator Summit
DESCRIPTION: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 the Wisconsin Historical Society\, Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies\, Wisconsin Civic Learning Coalition\, and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction\, is convening the America at 250 Educator Summit\, August 5-6\, 2026\, in Madison. \nWhy attend? \n\nDiscover fresh inspiration for helping learners become civically engaged and better equipped to understand our nation’s past\, present\, and future.\nExplore classroom-ready resources to foster civic engagement\, media literacy\, and inquiry-based learning\, including the Ken Burns in the Classroom collection featuring the AMERICAN REVOLUTION film and resources from PBS Wisconsin Education and other partners.\nConnect and learn with education organizations and peers from across Wisconsin.\n\nRegistration is free. Limited lodging sponsorships are available for attendees who live outside of Dane County. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND LEARN MORE!
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/america-at-250-educator-summit/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Historical Society Headquarters\, 816 State Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
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SUMMARY:In-Person Event - Civic Education\, Democracy\, & Lessons from History Workshop for School and District Teams
DESCRIPTION:Utilizing our Fostering Civil Discourse Guide\, we will introduce educators to our approach for navigating crucial conversations. You will also have a chance to learn about our newly updated unit\, Choices in Little Rock\, that focuses on people’s civic choices—the decisions people make as members of a democracy. Those decisions\, both past and present\, reveal that democracy is not a product but a work in progress. This workshop will provide you with tools to help your students grapple with the legacies of history and empower them to reflect upon the issues and dilemmas that shape civic life today.\n\n\n\n\nThis offering is for: Districts and schools are invited to send a team of a minimum of three people to this seminar\n\n\n\n\nRegister By: Aug 3\, 2026\n\nThis event takes place in Madison\, WI.\nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/in-person-event-civic-education-democracy-lessons-from-history-workshop-for-school-and-district-teams/
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SUMMARY:Partisan Primary
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261104
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SUMMARY:General Election
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URL:https://civicswi.org/event/general-election/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
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SUMMARY:NCSS Annual Conference - Chicago\, IL
DESCRIPTION:Learn more HERE
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/ncss-annual-conference-chicago-il/
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