Senator Dick Durbin's pending retirement toppled dominoes throughout Illinois as the 2026 midterms approach. The Lieutenant Governor and several US House members are among the contenders to replace him, providing …
Webinar – Navigating the Midterm Elections with Dr. Shawn P. Healy Read More »
In this interactive 90-minute workshop, participants will explore Facing History’s US History Course Planning Guide and reflect on ways to incorporate Facing History’s flexible US History Curriculum Collection into their US history …
PD (Virtual) – Applying Themes of Democracy & Freedom Throughout US History Course Read More »
James Madison warned that the greatest threat to liberty might come not from government power, but from majorities oppressing minorities. This session will explore how the Bill of Rights was …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Professional Development – Inquiry Based Learning in Your 26/27 Classroom Read More »
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 …
In-Person Workshop – PBS Loves Libraries; National Library Lovers Month Read More »
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 »
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 principles of …
Seminar – America at 250: The Legacy of the Declaration of Independence Read More »
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR WCSS 2026 EMPOWERING TOMORROW'S VOICES MARCH 13-14, 2026 MADISON CONCOURSE HOTEL MADISON, WISCONSIN Hello Wisconsin Social Studies Educators! Get ready for two days of …
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 …
Workshop – Teaching Elementary Students to Have Effective Discussions Read More »
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 …
Workshop – Deepening Civic Learning through Community Connections Read More »
July 2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As educators and learners prepare to move into a new school year following this milestone, …