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 …
Webinar – Reading Like a Historian from the DBQ Project & WCSS Read More »
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 …
9th Annual National Week of Conversation: April 6-12, 2026 Read More »
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 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, …
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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 …
Virtual Event: National Roundtable on Freedom and America 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. The 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 …
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 …
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 …
In-Person Event: Leading for Change: Facing History & Ourselves in Madison Read More »
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 …
Workshop – Deepening Civic Learning through Community Connections Read More »
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 …
Monthly Meeting of the Wisconsin Civic Learning Coalition Read More »
Fredonia, WI Beginning 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 …
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, …
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). Don't overlook the $100 stipend! Learn more and Register Here
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The Center for Community and Nonprofit Studies will host the main site, and this year, we will include satellite sites across Wisconsin. Session Topics Community Efforts – grassroots, youth, the arts, etc Civil Society Organization Insights and Efforts Public Sector Insights and Efforts Research and Scholarship on Civic Health Bridging Divides and Depolarization And Other …