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Symposium for Teachers with UW – Eau Claire: The Constitution and the Founding Era
This year’s symposium will focus on the Constitution and the Founding era, including their influence over our current form and understanding of government. Session topics will include the Bill of Rights, the 1787 Constitutional Convention, and the structure of the Constitution. Scholar sessions will be led by faculty from UW-Eau Claire’s Political Science and Criminal …
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WI Braver Angels Statewide Debate: School Choice
VirtualIn 1990, the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program became the nation's first modern school choice program. Since then, school choice initiatives have developed and expanded in Wisconsin, and families across the Dairy State continue to debate their efficacy. In this debate (just as the school year is getting underway!), we're diving in--freely, fully, and without fear--to …
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WI Civic Educators Summit: Foundations of Civic Culture
Wausau, WI Wausau, WIHosted in partnership by the Jack Miller Center, Sphere Education Initiatives, and the Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship & Civil Dialogue, this summit will bring together Wisconsin social studies educators, curriculum leaders, and national thought leaders for a day of rich conversation and collaboration. The day will feature: Plenary panels and breakout discussions Classroom-ready strategies and …
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Principles of the 250th: Past, Present, and Future
Brown County Library 515 Pine Street, Green Bay, WI, United StatesTeacher Professional Development Workshops The Wisconsin Historical Society and the National Constitution Center are excited to offer two free, half-day professional learning sessions focused on preparing Wisconsin educators to teach our nation’s semiquincentennial. Register to join us on either Monday, October 6 at the Brown County Library in Green Bay, or Tuesday, October 7 at …
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Principles of the 250th: Past, Present, and Future
Wisconsin Historical Society Headquarters 816 State Street, Madison, WI, United StatesPrinciples of the 250th: Past, Present, and Future Teacher Professional Development Workshops Monday, October 6, 12:00–4:00 p.m. in Green Bay Tuesday, October 7, 12:00–4:00 p.m. in Madison The Wisconsin Historical Society and the National Constitution Center are excited to offer two free, half-day professional learning sessions focused on preparing Wisconsin educators to teach our nation’s semiquincentennial. Register …
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Contributions and Contradictions: Fostering Civil Discourse on America’s Founders
VirtualA Virtual Professional Development Program for Educators How should we grapple with the legacies of complex historical figures? Join Sphere Education Initiatives and Civic Spirit for this unique virtual professional …
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Youth as Partners in Civic Leadership Conference
Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center N194 County Rd N, Wisconsin Dells, WI, United StatesThe mission of the Youth as Partners in Civic Leadership Conference (YPCL) is to advance youth voice in Wisconsin by increasing the capacity for youth and adults to share civic leadership in local communities, schools and organizations. We advocate for a youth voice and build mentoring, networking and learning opportunities. Teams of high-school-age youth (ages …
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60-Minute Civics: Who Decides What Patriotism Looks Like? Protest, Dissent, and the American Tradition
VirtualAn America 250 Webinar In Partnership with the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation and the ASU Center for American Civics Throughout American history, acts of protest have been hailed as …
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Building a Brighter Tomorrow
VirtualJoin the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin for an in-depth conversation about how Wisconsin’s school funding system became one of the most inequitable in the nation, and what we …
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Workshop – Civic Learning Through Projects: Getting Started
VirtualProjects can offer powerful opportunities for authentic civic participation by young people of all ages. This workshop introduces you to a framework for planning and implementing projects that develop students’ …
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PD (Virtual) – 60 Minute Civics A250: The Constitution as Living Document: Progress or Departure?
Should the Constitution evolve with the times, or should it be interpreted strictly as the Framers understood it? This session will examine the Framers’ vision of constitutional change, the modern rise of originalism, and the implications of these perspectives in today’s Supreme Court decisions. We will connect these themes to We the People Units 4 …
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A250 Teacher Trivia: Week 1
VirtualCLICK BELOW TO ENTER THIS WEEK'S CONTEST: https://www.crowd.live/C8LOW
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A250 Teacher Trivia every Thursday!
VirtualJoin A250 Teacher Trivia, created by iCivics in partnership with The World from A to Z with Carl Azuz, for 25 weeks of fast, fun civics that celebrate 250 years of the Declaration of Independence! Each Thursday, between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. ET (4:00 and 6:00 p.m. PT), you’ll answer five trivia questions as quickly …
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Workshop – WI Act 266 Hmong in Wisconsin
VirtualHmong in Wisconsin with the Asian American EDUcation Project The year 2025 represents a significant milestone: the 50th anniversary of the Hmong community's first arrival to the United States. We invite you to join us for a workshop that delves into the complex history, life stories, and resilience of Hmong Americans in Wisconsin. This workshop …