Fredonia, WI 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 …
This workshop provides an overview of The Asian American Education Project’s lesson plans and the five thematic units on: citizenship, civil rights, identity, immigration, and racism. It will cover the …
As part of George Washington’s Mount Vernon GW250 regional programming, join us in Madison for Teaching Civic Conversations! This hands-on, full-day workshop is packed with classroom-ready strategies for meaningful civic …
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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 …
What ethical dilemmas do young people face when they see someone in their community being harmed? What tools will equip our students to address the antisemitism and other forms of …
Webinar – Standing Up to Bigotry and Hate: Tools for Young People in a Complex World Read More »
Join Mary Antoine for this special America 250 event on the Wisconsin residents who fought in the Revolutionary War. The Wisconsin History Makers Tour will bring history directly to local communities …
America 250: Residents of “Wisconsin” in the Revolutionary War with Mary Elise Antoine Read More »
Join organizations and philanthropists committed to reinvigorating American civic education with our nation’s founding principles. Words that Changed the World: America at 250 As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration …
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 revolutionary America. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Teacher Institute is offering a special, one-time program immersing elementary and …
Teacher Application – Revolutionary Roots: Teaching Civic Engagement at 250 Read More »
During an immersive week long summer camp, students explore current global issues through a multitude of opportunities. From engaging with subject matter experts, to working on collaborative diplomacy simulations, students gain skills and insight into becoming diplomats for a better tomorrow. The World Affairs Seminar promotes a better understanding of international conflict, with the idea …
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 …
June 23rd and 24th, 2026 Join 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 …
Legislative Semester Introduction Workshop (1.5 days in Madison) Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …