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 …
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 …
Webinar – Standing Up to Bigotry and Hate: Tools for Young People in a Complex World Read More »
Join Mary Antoine for this special America 250 event on the Wisconsin residents who fought in the Revolutionary War. The 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 …
America 250: Residents of “Wisconsin” in the Revolutionary War with Mary Elise Antoine Read More »
Join organizations and philanthropists committed to reinvigorating American civic education with our nation’s founding principles. Words that Changed the World: America at 250 As 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 …
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 …
Teacher Application – Revolutionary Roots: Teaching Civic Engagement at 250 Read More »
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. The World Affairs Seminar promotes a better understanding of international conflict, with the idea …
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 …
June 23rd and 24th, 2026 Join 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 …
Legislative Semester Introduction Workshop (1.5 days in Madison) Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Princeton University: Statesmanship in American History Read More »
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 …
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. The fellowship consists of a weeklong …
Jack Miller Center 2026 American Civic Tradition Fellowship Read More »