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DESCRIPTION:The annual Summer Summit\n\nOur 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! \nFind our beautiful PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE SUPERIOR t-shirts & sweatshirts here! \n\n• Celebration and networking opportunities\n• Expert panels and hands-on workshops\n• Collaboration and resource sharing
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/3317/
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
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SUMMARY:Teacher Symposium at Carthage College: The United States at 250
DESCRIPTION:The United States at 250: Viewing the Semiquincentennial of the American Founding\nJuly 28 | Carthage College\, Kenosha\, WI \nIn 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 of Classics\, History\, and Political Science\, the program aims to broaden and deepen educators’ understanding of the American Founding through multiple perspectives. \nParticipants who complete the program will receive a $150 stipend. Registration information can be found here.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/teacher-symposium-at-carthage-college-the-united-states-at-250/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
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SUMMARY:Teaching the Supreme Court in Real Time: Power\, Rights\, & Democracy in the Current Court
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTeaching 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\, free speech and social media\, homelessness\, gun rights\, and voting rights. \nThrough interactive strategies such as Structured Academic Controversy\, role-play simulations\, Big Paper discussions\, debates\, and collaborative lesson design\, participants will explore practical approaches for helping students analyze competing constitutional arguments\, engage in civil discourse\, and think critically about democracy in action. \nEducators will leave with classroom-ready lessons\, discussion strategies\, and tools for facilitating respectful and academically rigorous conversations about controversial and evolving civic issues. This institute is designed for middle and high school teachers of civics\, government\, history\, law\, social studies\, and related subjects. \nContact Info\n Dee Runaas\n dunaas@illinoistech.edu\n 3129065255
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/teaching-the-supreme-court-in-real-time-power-rights-democracy-in-the-current-court/
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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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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Civic Health Challenge
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 of their community and 75% reported an increased understanding of civic health. Click here to sign up now! \nWhat is Civic Health? We define “civic health” as: individual and collective engagement for communities to define and address public problems\, and work toward conditions in which all can truly thrive\, and which promote democracy. \nWhat is Civic Health Month? A time when over 400 organizations around the country join together to “celebrate\, learn\, and take action to improve the civic health of their communities.” We’ve taken inspiration from Vot-ER to launch our own Civic Health Month\, focusing on our definition of civic health and the issues that matter most in Wisconsin. \nWhat is the Wisconsin Civic Health Challenge? A month of virtual trainings and individual challenges\, based in Wisconsin’s Civic Health Report\, and connected directly to the issues we care about most in our communities. You’ll grow your civic health muscles and connect with others around the state who share your interest in community engagement\, shared problem solving\, and democracy. More information will be shared through social media and email in the coming weeks. \nHow to sign up: FREE to participate. Register online by July 31 to receive challenges starting the first week of August.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/wisconsin-civic-health-challenge/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806
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SUMMARY:Professional Development at Brookfield Academy: The Declaration’s Global Impact
DESCRIPTION:The World After 1776: The Declaration’s Global Impact \nThis 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. \nParticipants who complete the program will receive a $150 stipend. Registration information can be found here.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/professional-development-at-brookfield-academy-the-declarations-global-impact/
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812
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SUMMARY:Partisan Primary
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URL:https://civicswi.org/event/partisan-primary/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
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SUMMARY:UW Madison & PLACE Conference: Teaching About the 2026 Elections
DESCRIPTION:Registration is officially open for Teaching About the 2026 Elections\, a premier conference specifically designed for K-12 teachers and administrators. Join us on September 26\, 2026\, for a day of collaborative learning\, resource sharing\, and professional growth.\n\nWhy Attend? This conference is more than just a professional development day; it is a toolkit for the modern classroom.\n\n\nNavigate Tough Topics: Get strategies to lead calm\, fact-based discussions on sensitive issues.\nReady-to-Use Resources: Access national civic curricula and lesson plans.\nElection Insights: Deepen your knowledge of the 2026 election cycle to better engage your students.\n\nEvent Logistics\n\n\nWhen: September 26\, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CT\nWhere: Discovery Building\, 330 N Orchard St\, Madison\, WI 53715\nWhat’s Included: Your registration includes breakfast\, lunch\, refreshments\, and an official conference t-shirt!\n\nRegistration Fees\n\n\nProfessionals: $25\nNon-UW-Madison Students: $10\nUW-Madison Students: FREE (Pre-registration is required)\n\n*PLACE is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events. If you need accommodations\, please make sure to include this information when you register for this event. If accommodation needs arise after registration\, please contact us at conferences@education.wisc.edu at least two weeks before the event. While we will do our best to fulfill late requests\, we may not always be able to guarantee them. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/uw-madison-place-conference-teaching-about-the-2026-elections/
LOCATION:UW – Madison
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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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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270221
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: 2027 WCSS Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Proposals will open in early August – stay tuned!
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/save-the-date-2027-wcss-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Madison Concourse Hotel\, Madison\, WI
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280312
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SUMMARY:Civic Learning Week
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Civic Learning Week  \nCivic Learning Week 2027 will take place March 8–12\, 2027. We hope you’ll join us in this week to energize the movement for civic learning\, joining or hosting events in your local context to help lift up civic education as a priority across the nation. \nWe’re also excited to announce that the Civic Learning Week National Forum—themed Civic Education in the Digital Age—will be held March 11–12\, 2027\, in Charlotte\, North Carolina. This year’s forum will be co-hosted by iCivics and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. \n\nSign up for major updates HERE
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/civic-learning-week/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270313
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SUMMARY:National Forum on Civic Learning
DESCRIPTION:The 2027 National Forum will explore how rapidly evolving technologies\, including artificial intelligence\, are reshaping civic learning and participation in our increasingly digital democracy. Bringing together leading researchers\, civic leaders\, educators\, and students\, the forum will examine what high-quality\, pluralistic civic education looks like in an digitally mediated society and the leadership needed to make civic learning a national priority. A call for session proposals will open later this summer. \nAs part of our commitment to making Civic Learning Week a truly national celebration\, we are delighted to host the forum in Charlotte\, one of the places in which Knight Foundation invests in its efforts to strengthen informed and engaged communities.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/national-forum-on-civic-learning/
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