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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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 …
Engaging productively in discussion is an important social-emotional skill, essential in community life and civic participation. In this workshop you will practice easy-to-use strategies that help students learn and internalize …
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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 …
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The competition, which aims to promote civics education and encourage Wisconsin high school students to develop an interest in public service, will host play-off competitions virtually on April 8-9, 2026. …
Interaction with local community is at the heart of civic participation. This workshop presents practical strategies for helping students of all ages cultivate community connections that support their civic learning …
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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 …
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Beginning with the upheavals of the 1960s, the United States saw a diverse set of groups pushing for social change. These included African Americans, Native Americans, women, and gays and …
The Center for Community and Nonprofit Studies will host the main site, and this year, we will include satellite sites across Wisconsin. Session Topics Community Efforts – grassroots, youth, the …
The Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute is excited to offer weeklong, immersive residential programs every summer that give educators the opportunity to dive into the history of colonial and …
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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 …
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 …
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A unique opportunity for K-12 teachers to study foundational texts with top scholars and peers. 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 (July 19-24) …
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