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Webinar: Stories of Civil Disobedience
VirtualIn Partnership with The Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute of Colonial Williamsburg. How do we define "civil disobedience?" Are disobedience and defiance the same thing? Join Dr. Kelly Brennan, […]
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Virtual PD – Unsung Heroines of the American Revolution: A Collaboration Between Sphere and the Prohuman Foundation
VirtualAs we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, many of us think about the heroic figures who formed the foundation of our democracy. The Prohuman Foundation and […]
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In Person Workshop: Facing History’s Approach to Middle School ELA
Chicago, ILMiddle school ELA educators are invited to an in-depth workshop covering the unique offerings within our English Language Arts collections, including support around common instructional formats such as text sets, […]
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In Person Convention – Wisconsin Newspaper Association
The 2026 WNA Annual Convention will take place March 5-6 at the Madison Concourse Hotel & Governor’s Club in Madison. The annual convention brings together the state’s news leaders, Wisconsin […]
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We the People: National Symposium on Civic Education Research
Washington, DCThe Center for Civic Education and the Civic Education Research Lab (CERL) invite you to join leaders from across the nation for a pivotal gathering at the intersection of research, […]
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Panel: Election Matters 2026: The Battle Over Mid-Decade Redistricting (In Person AND Virtual)
The State Democracy Research Initiative and the Elections Research Center at UW-Madison invite you to join us for an Election Matters 2026 Panel, "The Battle Over Mid-Decade Redistricting,” sponsored by […]
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In Person Seminar – America at 250: The Legacy of the Declaration of Independence
Vel Phillips Middle School 1401 Kentucky St, Oshkosh, WisconsinOshkosh, WI Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King, Jr. both argued that the proper foundation for civic education is the belief that America has a moral essence derived from the […]
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Livestream: Civic Learning Week National Forum
You can tune into the live stream from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern on Monday, March 9th and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, March 10th or watch […]
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Legislative Semester Information Sessions (1 hour on Zoom)
VirtualAre you looking for a way to engage your students more deeply in learning about American democracy and help them build skills for a lifetime of civic engagement? The Legislative Semester is an experiential, project based approach to teaching civics and government where students create a legislature in their school and immerse themselves in democratic decision making. […]
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Legislative Semester Information Sessions (1 hour on Zoom)
VirtualAre you looking for a way to engage your students more deeply in learning about American democracy and help them build skills for a lifetime of civic engagement? The Legislative Semester is an experiential, project based approach to teaching civics and government where students create a legislature in their school and immerse themselves in democratic decision making. […]
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Conversation with Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States
VirtualStudents and teachers join Justice Sotomayor in a discussion about civic education and the Civic Learning Week 2026 theme Liberty and Learning: Civic Education at 250. Recording released and available for viewing beginning 8:00 AM Eastern on Wednesday, March 11th. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Sonia Sotomayor Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States […]
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Sowing Change Workshop: The Delano Grape Strike & Boycott
Erikson Institute 451 N. La Salle, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis 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 success of social movements, the collective efforts behind social change are often overlooked. Understanding the history of the California farm worker movement that emerged during […]
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In-Person Teacher Workshop with Concordia University &Economics Wisconsin
Madison Concourse Hotel Madison, WI2026 Economic Episodes In American History, Civics and Government This year, we are combining practical instruction and examples from the Economic Episodes in American History and Economic Episodes in Civics and American Government textbooks into one workshop. Textbook authors, Dr. Scott Niederjohn and Dr. Mark Schug, will conduct this workshop designed to help teachers offer […]
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WCSS Annual Conference
Madison Concourse Hotel Madison, WIWCSS 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 you can use immediately An exhibit hall full of vendors and organizations that support great teaching Connection with a community of educators who care deeply […]