Name: Workshop – Teaching Civic Conversations: Bringing Discourse from Washington’s Time into Today’s Classrooms
Start: 2026-04-09T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-09T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Madison Concourse Hotel

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March 2026
March 11 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am

Conversation with Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States

Virtual

Students 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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March 11 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Sowing Change Workshop: The Delano Grape Strike & Boycott

Erikson Institute 451 N. La Salle, Chicago, IL, United States

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 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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$25
March 12 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

In-Person Teacher Workshop with Concordia University &Economics Wisconsin

Madison Concourse Hotel Madison, WI

2026 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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FREE
March 13 - March 14

WCSS Annual Conference

Madison Concourse Hotel Madison, WI

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 …

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March 13 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

2026 WCLC Civic Education Briefing Day

Wisconsin Capitol 2 E Main St, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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 …

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March 19 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Workshop – Teaching Elementary Students to Have Effective Discussions

Virtual

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 discussion skills. Together, we will identify scaffolds that increase engagement and participation in discussion for all students. You will leave with new ideas for helping …

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$10 – $15
March 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Monthly Meeting of the Wisconsin Civic Learning Coalition

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 will include time in small groups for connection and planning. Meetings take place at 10am on the 3rd Friday of each month. Joining the WCLC …

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March 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Webinar: Teach the Declaration’s Global Impact Using Media and Artifacts

Virtual

Join PBS LearningMedia and the Museum of the American Revolution as we share new classroom resources for teaching the lasting influence of the American Revolution. Participants will explore how the Declaration of Independence’s impact extends beyond 1776 and the United States and continues to inspire global citizens today. PBS LearningMedia will investigate the importance of …

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FREE
March 25 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Webinar – Reading Like a Historian from the DBQ Project & WCSS

Virtual

Join the DBQ Project and WCSS for a workshop to discuss how to support students in building better arguments through various close reading strategies of primary and secondary sources. Teachers will examine individual documents and learn effective instructional strategies to get students thinking, speaking, and writing about them. Leave with actionable tools to enhance students' …

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April 2026
April 6 - April 12

9th Annual National Week of Conversation: April 6-12, 2026

National Week of Conversation was created for those exhausted by the division and hatred in our country. For those seeking ways to turn down the heat of polarization. It is a week to become inspired, equipped and engaged in activities that build bridges across differences. On behalf of the 500+ organizations dedicated to bringing Americans …

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April 7

Spring Election
April 7 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Virtual Event: National Roundtable on Freedom and America

Virtual

Freedom During America's 250th Anniversary As the nation celebrates its 250th year, it’s a crucial time to reflect on the founding principles of the American project. America, once an ambitious …

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FREE
April 7 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Virtual Event: National Roundtable on Freedom and America

Virtual

As the nation celebrates its 250th year, it’s a crucial time to reflect on the founding principles of the American project. America, once an ambitious idea, is now a reality, …

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FREE
April 8 - April 9

2026 Wisconsin Civics Games

Virtual

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. …

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April 9 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Workshop – Teaching Civic Conversations: Bringing Discourse from Washington’s Time into Today’s Classrooms

Madison Concourse Hotel Madison, WI

As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, this full-day workshop explores George Washington’s leadership and the role his words played in shaping the early republic. Participants will examine how Washington …

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March 2026

April 2026