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SUMMARY:Virtual Event: National Roundtable on Freedom and America
DESCRIPTION: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\, but as its citizens we all must fight to keep it. We must disagree courageously\, but stay in the room\, as the founding fathers once did. \nNational Roundtable on Freedom and America attendees will be matched into diverse conversation groups of 4-6 and guided through proven discussion prompts\, ensuring that every voice is heard. By participating\, Americans can take an active role in pushing back against toxic polarization because belonging doesn’t end where we disagree. Join a community of problem solvers and be heard in a conversation that actually matters. \nCLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER \nThe National Roundtable on Freedom and America is the signature event of National Week of Conversation 2026\, occurring April 6-12. To learn more about this national campaign\, visit https://www.conversation.us/campaigns#nwoc.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/virtual-event-national-roundtable-on-freedom-and-america-2/
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SUMMARY:2026 Wisconsin Civics Games
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe top-performing teams will advance to the state finals on Friday\, May 1\, at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Members of the state championship-winning team will receive $2\,000 scholarships to the Wisconsin college or university of their choice. \nFollowing registration\, participating teams will receive “The Framework of Your Wisconsin Government” textbook or link and access to several online resources to help them prepare for the competition(s). \nA team may have any number of players who meet all eligibility requirements\, but only up to four players can actively compete at any given time. Teams may compete with as few as one player. This year\, schools are allowed to enter no more than two teams in the playoff competitions. A winning team will have a maximum of four players eligible for a scholarship. \nNOTE: Registration Closes March 1\, 2026 at noon CST
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/2026-wisconsin-civics-games/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Teaching Civic Conversations: Bringing Discourse from Washington’s Time into Today’s Classrooms
DESCRIPTION: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 navigated disagreement\, spoke about unity\, and guided a new nation through uncertainty using the Farewell Address and other key documents. Teachers will focus on making these ideas relevant for Wisconsin educators by connecting historical texts to civic discourse today and to discussion- and inquiry-based strategies that work in Wisconsin classrooms. \nBreakfast and lunch are included. \nCLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/workshop-teaching-civic-conversations-bringing-discourse-from-washingtons-time-into-todays-classrooms/
LOCATION:Madison Concourse Hotel\, Madison\, WI
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T190000
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SUMMARY:In-Person Event: Leading for Change: Facing History & Ourselves in Madison
DESCRIPTION:In our increasingly divided society\, administrators and academic leaders face a unique opportunity to bring informed\, respectful\, and productive discourse to their school communities. To do so\, leaders must play an active role in fostering environments and providing guidance and training to educators so these discussions can take place constructively. The Facing History & Ourselves framework for engaging in and facilitating challenging conversations highlights the importance of these conversations\, provides concrete tools for school leaders\, and supports educators who want to engage students in lessons and conversations about current events and controversial topics. \nJoin us for a free networking event for school and community constituents to learn with Dr. Marcelle Haddix\, Dean of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education\, about why these conversations are critical. We will also share information about Facing History & Ourselves partnership opportunities. Our proven approach is both academically rigorous and emotionally engaging\, backed by nearly 50 years of data about student learning and engagement. We’ll also share how we promote a culture of dialogue and reflection in classrooms\, schools and districts. \nCocktail Reception: 5:00pm\nProgram: 5:30pm \nThis offering is for: School & district leaders and administrators \nRegister By: Apr 10\, 2026 4:00 PM\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/in-person-event-leading-for-change-facing-history-ourselves-in-madison/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T200000
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Deepening Civic Learning through Community Connections
DESCRIPTION: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 and involvement. You will explore how students can meaningfully engage with others in their neighborhood\, town\, or city to deepen their understanding of history and current issues and build their participatory skills in scaffolded ways. You will leave with personalized ideas about how your students might engage with their community to strengthen their civic learning. \nNote: All workshops times are in US Eastern time zone. Workshops are not recorded\, and participants must join live in order to be counted for attendance. Participants who complete a workshop receive a certificate from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/workshop-deepening-civic-learning-through-community-connections/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T110000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting of the Wisconsin Civic Learning Coalition
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoining the WCLC is free and open to the public! \nWe will send you the links to attend if you fill out this form\, and join the coalition as an individual or as an organizational member. If you join as an organizational member\, we will highlight your information as a partner of the WCLC. \nClick Here to return to the WCLC website
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/monthly-meeting-of-the-wisconsin-civic-learning-coalition-4/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T141500
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SUMMARY:In-Person Seminar - A250: The Legacy of the Declaration of Independence - Modern Social Movements
DESCRIPTION:Fredonia\, WI \nBeginning 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 gays and lesbians. This seminar will focus on the legacy of the 1960s\, the intersection of personal behavior with political movements and battles won and lost by various groups. Please join us for a lively discussion of the primary sources that tell the story of these movements\, the players and the key events. \nThis program will be conducted as a discussion\, utilizing primary source documents as the only readings\, and with the Discussion Leader facilitating the conversation\, instead of lecturing or presenting. Registrants\, therefore\, are highly encouraged to read all the documents in advance and come ready with questions. Teachers will receive a Letter of Attendance at the conclusion of the seminar. \nLearn more and register HERE
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/in-person-seminar-modern-social-movements/
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SUMMARY:Teacher Workshop - AAPI Studies in K-12
DESCRIPTION: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 importance of including APIDA history in school curricula by exploring the contributions of APIDAs in labor activism\, the fight for school integration and citizenship rights\, the use of the Model Minority Myth as a racial wedge\, how the Perpetual Foreigner Stereotype is part of systemic racism\, and the intersectionality of APIDAs and other minority communities. \nLaura Ouk\, a Cambodian American educator based in Chicago\, was born in Paris after her family fled from the Khmer Rouge regime and later resettled in the U.S. She earned a BA in Educational Studies from Denison University and a MAT in Special Education from Relay Graduate School of Education. With over a decade of experience in K–12 education\, Laura is committed to advancing inclusive practices and supporting first-generation students in accessing postsecondary opportunities. She played a pivotal role in advocating for the TEAACH Act in Illinois. Laura also contributed to the Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum\, launched in California during the 2024–2025 school year. She currently serves as the Board President of the National Cambodian Heritage Museum and as the Board Vice President for the Cambodian Association of Illinois. \nRegister Here
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/teacher-workshop-teaching-aapi-studies-in-k-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T150000
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SUMMARY:FREE In-Person Workshop: Teaching Civic Conversations
DESCRIPTION: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 discourse using founding-era sources and discussion tools (K–12). \nDon’t overlook the $100 stipend! \nLearn more and Register Here \n 
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/in-person-workshop-teaching-civic-conversations/
LOCATION:Madison Concourse Hotel\, Madison\, WI
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity: National History Day State Contest
DESCRIPTION:LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-national-history-day-state-contest/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTSTAMP:20260412T145530
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SUMMARY:The CommUnity Conference 
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Community and Nonprofit Studies will host the main site\, and this year\, we will include satellite sites across Wisconsin. \nSession Topics \n\nCommunity Efforts – grassroots\, youth\, the arts\, etc\nCivil Society Organization Insights and Efforts\nPublic Sector Insights and Efforts\nResearch and Scholarship on Civic Health\nBridging Divides and Depolarization\nAnd Other Key Issues\n\nFor our 2026 CommUnity Conference\, you can participate from all over Wisconsin! The CommNS is collaborating with partners from around the state to bring our CommUnity conference closer to your community. The CommNS will still be holding its full version of the conference\, but this year it will be bolstered by coordination with other efforts and speakers\, as well as the incorporation of some hybrid modalities. If you are a researcher\, community member\, student\, faculty\, or anyone who is passionate about civic health and would like to participate as a presenter or speaker\, please register or apply to our call for proposals below. \nIf you are interested in becoming a satellite partner\, please contact us here. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/the-community-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T145530
CREATED:20260210T140950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T141052Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Standing Up to Bigotry and Hate: Tools for Young People in a Complex World
DESCRIPTION: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 racism and bigotry that they encounter? What scenarios are students encountering today\, and what risks and consequences do they grapple with in moments of decision as they choose how to respond? Learn how educators are helping students process and respond to the bigotry and hate they encounter in their school communities. \nParticipants will: \n\nA range of potential strategies students can employ when they encounter racism and bigotry\nEducational practices that empower young people to act in the face of hate\nAn understanding that our choices as educators in the classroom help students recognize that their decisions matter\, impact others\, and shape their communities\n\nLEARN MORE AND SIGN UP HERE
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/webinar-standing-up-to-bigotry-and-hate-tools-for-young-people-in-a-complex-world/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T145530
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SUMMARY:America 250: Residents of "Wisconsin" in the Revolutionary War with Mary Elise Antoine
DESCRIPTION:Join Mary Antoine for this special America 250 event on the Wisconsin residents who fought in the Revolutionary War. \n\n\nThe Wisconsin History Makers Tour will bring history directly to local communities in every region of the state. In collaboration with community partners\, the tour offers an exciting opportunity for our historians\, curators and authors to visit your community and share the stories of our great state. \nMichel Charles de Langlade and his family had been living at la Baye for less than ten years when British soldiers and colonists exchanged musket fire on Lexington green. Within a year\, Michel and the Native nations of the western Great Lakes-upper Mississippi region\, with whom he and other Canadians traded\, were drawn into the conflict to determine whether Great Britain’s North American colonies would gain independence from the rule of Parliament and King George. \nFrom the Continental Army’s invasion of Canada in 1775 to Great Britain’s plan in 1780 to capture St. Louis and regain the Illinois County\, residents of what is now Wisconsin participated in the Thirteen Colonies’ war for independence. \nMary Elise Antoine will explain how Canadians and Native people of the western Great Lakes-upper Mississippi region were part of the American Revolution\, who participated and why they fought\, the results of the battles in which they fought\, and the effect of the war in what is now Wisconsin. \n\n\nEvent Details\nLEARN MORE HERE:  \nHistory Makers Tour – NC \npchswi@gmail.com \n\n\nLocation\nHeritage Park \n2700 Madison Avenue \nPlover\, WI 54467 \n\n\n 
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/america-250-residents-of-wisconsin-in-the-revolutionary-war-with-mary-elise-antoine/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTSTAMP:20260412T145530
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SUMMARY:4th National Summit on Civic Education
DESCRIPTION:Join organizations and philanthropists committed to reinvigorating American civic education with our nation’s founding principles. \nWords that Changed the World: America at 250\nAs we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, how do we ensure America’s students have the opportunity to learn about the ideas and history that forged a nation and set the world on a new path to freedom? \nSet against the backdrop of historic Philadelphia\, the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence\, the 2026 National Summit on Civic Education will welcome educators\, funders\, and civil society leaders for invigorating conversations on the “Words that Changed the World”. \nHighlights include a moving naturalization ceremony for thirteen new U.S. citizens\, lunch featuring renowned columnist Peggy Noonan\, dinner and keynote address from a distinguished national figure (to be announced soon)\, and shark-tank style presentations on some of the most catalytic projects in civic education. \nLEARN MORE HERE
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/4th-national-summit-on-civic-education/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260602
DTSTAMP:20260412T145530
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SUMMARY:Teacher Application - Revolutionary Roots: Teaching Civic Engagement at 250
DESCRIPTION: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 secondary teachers in the people\, places\, and ideas that ignited independence and continue to inspire civic life today. \nWe offer weeklong programs most weeks throughout the summer\, with participants arriving on Sunday and departing on Friday. Applicants can indicate their preferred week(s) when completing the application. Please note that participants for location specific cohorts have specific dates they must attend. \nLearn more about our 250th summer programming and the scholarship application process here: \nhttps://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/teach/teacher-institute/programs/#onsite-residential
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/scholarship-application-deadline-revolutionary-roots-teaching-civic-engagement-at-250/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260412T145530
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T181228Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person Student Summer Experience
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe World Affairs Seminar promotes a better understanding of international conflict\, with the idea that if causes are understood then solutions can be developed in a collaborative environment\, resulting in Peace Through Understanding. \nCLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/in-person-student-summer-experience/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTSTAMP:20260412T145530
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T225902Z
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SUMMARY:2026 NCSS Summer Virtual Conference - From Revolution to Resilience: Exploring America's Past\, Present\, and Future
DESCRIPTION: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 thinking\, civic responsibility\, and historical understanding. \nFrom Revolution to Resilience will emphasize the importance of connecting students with the full complexity of American history\, using inclusive content and dynamic teaching strategies. As we mark 250 years of U.S. history and 25 years since 9/11\, we look ahead\, preparing students not only to understand the past\, but to shape a more resilient and informed future. \nLEARN MORE HERE
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/2026-ncss-summer-virtual-conference-from-revolution-to-resilience-exploring-americas-past-present-and-future/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T145530
CREATED:20260217T012416Z
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SUMMARY:Legislative Semester Introduction Workshop (1.5 days in Madison)
DESCRIPTION:June 23rd and 24th\, 2026\n\nJoin 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 studies content areas\, and an orientation to the research-based approach of the Legislative Semester.\n\nClick here for more information and a registration link.\n\n\nContact Kate Ullman with questions:  kate@legislativesemester.org
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/legislative-semester-introduction-workshop-1-5-days-in-madison/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260412T145530
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SUMMARY:Civic Literacy and Citizenship Symposium with the UW's enter for the Study of Liberal Democracy
DESCRIPTION: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 students in this unique moment 250 years after America’s founding. \nLodging at the Great Wolf Lodge in Wisconsin Dells\, as well as meals\, will be provided. Participants will receive a $200 stipend for completion of the symposium. \nLearn More and Register HERE
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/civic-literacy-and-citizenship-symposium-with-the-uws-enter-for-the-study-of-liberal-democracy/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Dells
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTSTAMP:20260412T145530
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SUMMARY:2026 Sphere Summit I
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBoth Sphere Summits for 2026 are open to all educators and administrators in grades 5–12. Educators from across all disciplines and subject areas are eligible to apply. Groups of educators from the same school are particularly encouraged. Each Summit will offer distinct programming to meet the needs of both middle and high school educators as well as educators teaching either on grade level or advanced courses like AP or IB. Please apply to the Summit that works best for your schedule. \nAPPLY HERE \nApplication deadline June 18
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/teacher-application-2026-sphere-summit/
LOCATION:Cato Institute
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712
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SUMMARY:NextGen Roundtable: Decision 2026
DESCRIPTION: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?     \nFrom July 8-11\, Close Up\, the Stanford University Deliberative Democracy Lab (DDL)\, Generation Lab\, and the Hoover Institution’s Center for Revitalizing American Institutions will host NextGen Roundtable: Decision 2026\, a large-scale experiment in democracy launched through our work on 2024’s America in One Room: The Youth Vote. We’re convening a nationally representative and scientific sample of first-time voters from across the country to listen to each other and deliberate key policy issues in a reasoned and mutually respectful way.   \nLearn More and Sign Up Here
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/nextgen-roundtable-decision-2026/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
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SUMMARY:UVA Democracy and Capitalism Lab
DESCRIPTION:This program will invite 20 high school teachers from across the United States to a week-long experience focused on democracy\, capitalism\, and their intersection. We explore what democracy and capitalism are\, how they were established in America\, and the different ways people interact with democracy and capitalism in society today. This year is particularly exciting\, as we will be discussing the foundations and impacts of democracy 250 years after it was established in the United States. \nLearn more HERE \n 
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/teacher-application-democracy-and-capitalism-teacher-fellowships/
LOCATION:University of Virginia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725
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SUMMARY:Princeton University: Statesmanship in American History
DESCRIPTION:This week-long\, residential program\, hosted by the James Madison Program at Princeton University and sponsored by the Jack Miller Center\, will explore the idea and practice of statesmanship throughout American history. To celebrate America250\, the seminar will place a special focus on the role of the Declaration of Independence in American statesmanship\, and will examine figures such as George Washington\, Abraham Lincoln\, Frederick Douglass\, and Theodore Roosevelt.\n\nParticipants will study primary texts with leading scholars throughout the week including Diana Schaub\, Adam Seagrave\, and Matthew Franck. Classroom strategy sessions\, as well as a tour of Princeton University’s Firestone Library and a reenactment of Joseph Addison’s Cato: A Tragedy\, will be led by Nathan McAlister\, the Humanities Program Manager for the Kansas Department of Education.\n\nHigh school social studies teachers from across the country are invited to apply. Participants who complete the program will receive a stipend of $500 to offset travel costs. Lodging and most meals will be provided.\n \nSessions will take place and attendees will stay overnight at the Chauncey Conference Center\, just minutes away from Princeton University. Attendees will also have one free afternoon during the week to explore the city of Princeton. \n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Jonathan Garaffa at jgaraffa@princeton.edu. This application will close on March 15. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance no later than April 10.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/teacher-fellowship-applications-jack-miller-center/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTSTAMP:20260412T145530
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SUMMARY:2026 Sphere Summit II
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBoth Sphere Summits for 2026 are open to all educators and administrators in grades 5–12. Educators from across all disciplines and subject areas are eligible to apply. Groups of educators from the same school are particularly encouraged. Each Summit will offer distinct programming to meet the needs of both middle and high school educators as well as educators teaching either on grade level or advanced courses like AP or IB. Please apply to the Summit that works best for your schedule. \nAPPLY HERE \nApplication deadline June 18
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/2026-sphere-summit-ii/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTSTAMP:20260412T145530
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SUMMARY:Jack Miller Center 2026 American Civic Tradition Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:The American Civic Tradition Fellowship is the Founding Civics Initiative’s signature program\, attracting top middle and high school social studies educators from around the country. \nThe fellowship consists of a weeklong in-person institute in Philadelphia in the summer and monthly virtual meetings during the following academic year. In addition to in-depth discussions of primary texts\, teachers will develop lesson plans and curricular materials for the classroom. \nExpenses related to attending the institute are paid for by the Jack Miller Center\, and fellows will receive a $1\,000 stipend for completion of the yearlong fellowship. \nThe application deadline is March 8. If you have any questions\, please contact civics@gojmc.org.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/jack-miller-center-2026-american-civic-tradition-fellowship/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTSTAMP:20260412T145530
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SUMMARY:Teacher Application - Preparing the Next Generation Through History
DESCRIPTION:Led by William & Mary and the National Council for History Education\, We the Teachers is a national fellowship that prepares K-12 educators to lead the next chapter in American history/civic education. The three-part program includes: \n\nBuild your skills with 5-hour online microcourses\, focusing on topics including historical inquiry\, civil discourse\, non-fiction reading strategies\, and more; all accredited by the W&M School of Education.\nA four-day\, immersive Congress of Educators in Williamsburg\, VA (July 27-30\, 2026)\, featuring substantive and inspiring content and pedagogy sessions paired with place-based learning.\nLead a workshop and/or peer learning community in your state.\n\nParticipants will receive a $2\,500 stipend for travel expenses and as a recognition of time and effort. Additionally\, all lodging\, food\, and participation costs are fully funded. K-12 educators\, education specialists\, administrators\, and curriculum supervisors are encouraged to apply. Special preferences will be given to current classroom teachers. Learn more and submit your application here by January 31\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nYear One fellows will convene in Williamsburg\, Virginia at William & Mary (room and board provided) on July 26-30 for the inaugural Congress of Educators. Fellows who complete all three components of the “We the Teachers” program will receive a $2500 stipend. Applications open December 1\, 2025. \nAwarded to W&M’s Strategic Cultural Partnerships\, the grant will launch “We the Teachers: Preparing the Next Generation Through History & Civics.” Timed to the nation’s 250th anniversary\, the initiative aims to strengthen K-12 history and civics education. It will equip teachers with deep content knowledge\, evidence-based pedagogy and classroom-ready tools that connect America’s founding principles to civic life. The result will be stronger learning outcomes for students across the country. \nThe three-part program includes: \nThe Congress of Educators: A four-day\, immersive experience for 100 educators from across the country Congress of Educators at William & Mary\, featuring substantive\, insightful\, and inspiring content and pedagogy sessions paired with visits to and VIP experiences with leading museums in the region.\nPD Microcourses: Build impactful teaching skills through 5-hour online microcourses\, focusing on topics including historical inquiry\, civil discourse\, non-fiction reading strategies\, artifact analysis\, exhibits in the classroom and more; all courses are accredited by the W&M School of Education.\nLocal Learning Communities: Lead workshops and/or peer learning communities in their home states—bringing the spirit of 1776 into today’s classrooms. \nThe grant also benefits W&M students by providing nearly $100\,000 for paid applied-learning opportunities exclusively for them. The opportunities will include roles such as learning design\, digital content development and production\, communications and event management. \nThe project advances the university’s Vision 2026 Democracy and Careers goals. It also reinforces the university’s national reputation for developing civic leadership. \n“This grant underscores William & Mary’s commitment to innovative scholarship in service to the nation\,” said Provost Peggy Agouris. “‘We the Teachers’ is a model of how leading research universities can advance civic learning by combining deep historical knowledge with cutting-edge pedagogy to empower educators. As a cornerstone of W&M’s Vision 2026 initiative\, it reflects the vital role of academic excellence in serving every citizen.”
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/grant-application-deadline-we-the-teachers-preparing-the-next-generation-through-history-civics/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
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SUMMARY:In-Person: Civil War Era\, Reconstruction\, and the Constitution Symposium with UW Eau Claire
DESCRIPTION:This year’s symposium will focus on the Civil War\, Reconstruction\, and the political and constitutional ramifications of this transformative period\, placing particular emphasis on primary source analysis and the enduring significance of the 13th\, 14th\, and 15th Amendments. \nScholar sessions will be led by faculty from UW-Eau Claire’s Political Science and Criminal Justice Department. JMC Teacher Programs Manager Emilee McHorney will lead a classroom application workshop on incorporating the primary sources discussed into teachers’ own classrooms and lessons. \nThe program will take place at the Metropolis Resort and Conference Center in Eau Claire. Meals and resort lodging will be provided. Participants will receive a $300 stipend for completion of the program. \nClick HERE to learn more and register.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/in-person-civil-war-era-reconstruction-and-the-constitution-symposium-with-uw-eau-claire/
LOCATION:Eau Claire\, WI
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807
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SUMMARY:America at 250 Educator Summit
DESCRIPTION:July 2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To support 3rd-12th grade educators teaching history and civics\, PBS Wisconsin Education\, in partnership with the Wisconsin Historical Society\, Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies\, Wisconsin Civic Learning Coalition\, and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction\, is convening the America at 250 Educator Summit\, August 5-6\, 2026\, in Madison. \nWhy attend? \n\nDiscover fresh inspiration for helping learners become civically engaged and better equipped to understand our nation’s past\, present\, and future.\nExplore classroom-ready resources to foster civic engagement\, media literacy\, and inquiry-based learning\, including the Ken Burns in the Classroom collection featuring the AMERICAN REVOLUTION film and resources from PBS Wisconsin Education and other partners.\nConnect and learn with education organizations and peers from across Wisconsin.\n\nRegistration is free. Limited lodging sponsorships are available for attendees who live outside of Dane County. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND LEARN MORE!
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/america-at-250-educator-summit/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Historical Society Headquarters\, 816 State Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T153000
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SUMMARY:In-Person Event - Civic Education\, Democracy\, & Lessons from History Workshop for School and District Teams
DESCRIPTION:Utilizing our Fostering Civil Discourse Guide\, we will introduce educators to our approach for navigating crucial conversations. You will also have a chance to learn about our newly updated unit\, Choices in Little Rock\, that focuses on people’s civic choices—the decisions people make as members of a democracy. Those decisions\, both past and present\, reveal that democracy is not a product but a work in progress. This workshop will provide you with tools to help your students grapple with the legacies of history and empower them to reflect upon the issues and dilemmas that shape civic life today.\n\n\n\n\nThis offering is for: Districts and schools are invited to send a team of a minimum of three people to this seminar\n\n\n\n\nRegister By: Aug 3\, 2026\n\nThis event takes place in Madison\, WI.\nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/in-person-event-civic-education-democracy-lessons-from-history-workshop-for-school-and-district-teams/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812
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SUMMARY:Partisan Primary
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URL:https://civicswi.org/event/partisan-primary/
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