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 to elevate student voices and foster engaging, supportive classroom discussion practices Connect with other Wisconsin educators Gain free tools, tips, and resources Register HERE

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 people, our communities, and the health of our democracy. Given this, how do we support the online well-being of young people and navigate the impacts …

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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. Department of Education that includes teacher stipends and classroom supply budgets. Professional development hours will be provided, and substitute reimbursement is available. Social Studies teachers, …

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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 programs all year long, we’re excited to celebrate this library lovers month with a special workshop connecting PBS resources and library programming for school-age learners. …

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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 core themes of the Declaration, like Liberty, Equality, and Natural Rights, truly resonate with students Join Natacha Scott from iCivics and Rachel D. Humphries …

Webinar: 2026 is Here: Seizing the Moment of America’s 250th in the Classroom Read More »

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 our shared civic responsibilities. Students deserve opportunities to explore how the United States has defined, expanded, challenged, and debated civil rights from the nation’s founding …

Webinar: We Can Teach Hard Things, Like Civil Rights Read More »

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 great civic teaching looks like in action. The winners of the American Civic Education Teacher Awards (ACETA) will open their classrooms to you—sharing model lessons, …

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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 …

Webinar: AI and Digital Literacy in the Classroom Read More »

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 …

Wisconsin Head Start Association’s 24th Annual Training Conference Read More »

Celebrate #PublicSchoolsWeek by sharing the reasons YOU support your local public schools. Shout out educators. Share a story of something amazing happening in your district. Tell others why you think …

🎉Public Schools Week: Monday – Spread the love for public schools and celebrate our amazing educators! Read More »

Dear Wisconsin public school champions, Public Schools Week is a time for celebration, appreciation, & action–and it’s never been more important to take time to do all three! We challenge …

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Transparency Tuesday is all about holding ourselves, our schools and our leaders accountable for the conditions kids need to thrive! Public schools are the cornerstone of democracy! Celebrate the ways …

🎉Public Schools Week: Transparency Tuesday Spotlight on public accountability Read More »

Centering local action in the heart of public schools week. Take time today to show local advocates you support their relentless advocacy for Wisconsin students and their public schools! Spread …

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