Senator Dick Durbin's pending retirement toppled dominoes throughout Illinois as the 2026 midterms approach. The Lieutenant Governor and several US House members are among the contenders to replace him, providing opportunities for political upstarts in their respective districts. Plus, Governor Pritzker seeks a third term while positioning himself for a presidential promotion two years later. Come […]
In this interactive 90-minute workshop, participants will explore Facing History’s US History Course Planning Guide and reflect on ways to incorporate Facing History’s flexible US History Curriculum Collection into their US history lesson plans. Facing History’s approach to teaching US history emphasizes students’ capacity for civic agency and develops the historical inquiry skills students need to generate new […]
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James Madison warned that the greatest threat to liberty might come not from government power, but from majorities oppressing minorities. This session will explore how the Bill of Rights was designed to safeguard against that danger and how these protections connect to We the People Unit 2’s focus on the creation of the Constitution and […]
Join Sphere Education Initiatives and Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies for a FREE CSS Professional Development Day! Open to all K-12 educators across all subject areas. Join to: Learn strategies […]
In our media-filled world, young people have constant exposure and access to information through phones, TVs, radios, computers, as well as in printed content. The media landscape is impacting young […]
Join National History Day and the Wisconsin Historical Society to learn about an opportunity to bring inquiry-based learning to your classroom for the 2026/2027 academic year. Learn about a grant supported by the U.S. […]
Did you know that February is National Library Lovers Month? It’s true! While PBS Wisconsin Education loves to collaborate with and celebrate the amazing learning happening in libraries and library […]
The year of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence has arrived. This anniversary is not just a date on the calendar; it is a powerful backdrop to make […]
The growing political divide in our communities has made conversations about civil rights feel especially complex—and at times daunting—for educators. Yet civil rights are foundational to understanding our democracy and […]
An American Civic Education Teacher Awards Webinar Inside the Civic Classroom: Lessons from Award-Winning Civic Educators February 18, 2026 • 7:00-8:30 pm EST Join this dynamic session to see what […]
Join WCSS and the International non-profit SOUK on February 18th for a webinar training on how to foster digital citizenship in the classroom. The training focuses on tools to help […]
These meetings are open to all WCLC members, and are meant as an opportunity to connect with others who are invested in strengthening civic learning in the state. Each meeting […]
Be the Gift: Rooted in Purpose, Growing the Future in Head Start This three-day event brings together the entire early childhood community—from Head Start and Early Head Start staff to […]