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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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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Civic Health Challenge
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate National Civic Health Month in August\, you’re invited to join Wisconsin’s 2026 Civic Health Challenge\, organized by the Civic Health of Wisconsin Initiative. \nThe Civic Health Challenge is designed to help us become active contributors to the civic health of our communities. 67% of past participants felt the Civic Health Challenge increased their awareness of their community and 75% reported an increased understanding of civic health. Click here to sign up now! \nWhat is Civic Health? We define “civic health” as: individual and collective engagement for communities to define and address public problems\, and work toward conditions in which all can truly thrive\, and which promote democracy. \nWhat is Civic Health Month? A time when over 400 organizations around the country join together to “celebrate\, learn\, and take action to improve the civic health of their communities.” We’ve taken inspiration from Vot-ER to launch our own Civic Health Month\, focusing on our definition of civic health and the issues that matter most in Wisconsin. \nWhat is the Wisconsin Civic Health Challenge? A month of virtual trainings and individual challenges\, based in Wisconsin’s Civic Health Report\, and connected directly to the issues we care about most in our communities. You’ll grow your civic health muscles and connect with others around the state who share your interest in community engagement\, shared problem solving\, and democracy. More information will be shared through social media and email in the coming weeks. \nHow to sign up: FREE to participate. Register online by July 31 to receive challenges starting the first week of August.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/wisconsin-civic-health-challenge/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTSTAMP:20260826T113933
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SUMMARY:Professional Development at Brookfield Academy: The Declaration’s Global Impact
DESCRIPTION:The World After 1776: The Declaration’s Global Impact \nThis one-day symposium will explore the influence of the Declaration of Independence around the world. In partnership with Brookfield Academy\, leading scholars will guide participants through discussions of key themes and ideas from foundational texts while considering the Declaration’s international impact and legacy. \nParticipants who complete the program will receive a $150 stipend. Registration information can be found here.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/professional-development-at-brookfield-academy-the-declarations-global-impact/
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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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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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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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SUMMARY:Beyond America 250: Teaching the American Revolution This School Year
DESCRIPTION:Join PBS LearningMedia for an in-depth look at how to teach the Revolutionary Era this school year\, using content from The American Revolution\, a film by Ken Burns\, Sarah Botstein\, and David Schmidt. Consider perspectives of one of the filmmakers\, a historian\, and fellow classroom educators as you prepare to teach the American Revolution after the Semiquincentennial anniversary. \nParticipants will hear from filmmaker David Schmidt\, the National Constitution Center’s Chief Scholar and adviser on The American Revolution Classroom Collection. Thomas Donnelly\, and PBS LearningMedia Teacher Ambassadors Leah Amos and Mary Kate Lonergan to learn more about tangible strategies for using these media-rich resources in the classroom with students. Panelists will also address the lasting legacy of our founding principles and ways that teachers can encourage civic engagement among students. \nYou will leave with new resources and tools for teaching the Revolutionary era through documentary film\, focused on connecting the past to the present and strengthening students’ civics skills\, while also hearing insider perspectives that are sure to engage and excite learners of all ages. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/beyond-america-250-teaching-the-american-revolution-this-school-year/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
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SUMMARY:UW Madison & PLACE Conference: Teaching About the 2026 Elections
DESCRIPTION:Registration is officially open for Teaching About the 2026 Elections\, a premier conference specifically designed for K-12 teachers and administrators. Join us on September 26\, 2026\, for a day of collaborative learning\, resource sharing\, and professional growth.\n\nWhy Attend? This conference is more than just a professional development day; it is a toolkit for the modern classroom.\n\n\nNavigate Tough Topics: Get strategies to lead calm\, fact-based discussions on sensitive issues.\nReady-to-Use Resources: Access national civic curricula and lesson plans.\nElection Insights: Deepen your knowledge of the 2026 election cycle to better engage your students.\n\nEvent Logistics\n\n\nWhen: September 26\, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CT\nWhere: Discovery Building\, 330 N Orchard St\, Madison\, WI 53715\nWhat’s Included: Your registration includes breakfast\, lunch\, refreshments\, and an official conference t-shirt!\n\nRegistration Fees\n\n\nProfessionals: $25\nNon-UW-Madison Students: $10\nUW-Madison Students: FREE (Pre-registration is required)\n\n*PLACE is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events. If you need accommodations\, please make sure to include this information when you register for this event. If accommodation needs arise after registration\, please contact us at conferences@education.wisc.edu at least two weeks before the event. While we will do our best to fulfill late requests\, we may not always be able to guarantee them. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/uw-madison-place-conference-teaching-about-the-2026-elections/
LOCATION:UW – Madison
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
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SUMMARY:Symposium for Teachers at UW-Stout: Free Speech\, Citizenship\, and Civil Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:The Menard Center for the Study of Institutions and Innovation at the University of Wisconsin-Stout\, in partnership with the Jack Miller Center\, is hosting a one-day symposium in Menomonie for Wisconsin teachers. \nThe symposium will focus on the First Amendment\, free expression rights\, and the practice of civil dialogue\, particularly in the classroom. Sessions will be led by Tim Shiell and Afton Greco of UW-Stout\, Eric Giordano of the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service\, and JMC Teacher Programs Manager Emilee McHorney\, who will lead a classroom application session on teaching key First Amendment concepts and cases to middle and high school students. \nParticipants will receive a $200 stipend upon completion of the symposium.\n\nThere will be a one-hour virtual follow-up session to this symposium later in the fall. Participants who attend the follow-up session will receive an additional $100 stipend. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/symposium-for-teachers-at-uw-stout-free-speech-citizenship-and-civil-dialogue/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T133000
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SUMMARY:Election Matters 2026
DESCRIPTION:The State Democracy Research Initiative and the Elections Research Center at UW-Madison invite you to join us for “2026 Midterm Elections: Risks and Responses” on Friday\, October 9\, 2026\, from 12:00 – 1:15 pm Central Time. This event is part of our 2026 Election Matters series\, sponsored by Stafford Rosenbaum LLP. The event will take place in Room 2260 of the University of Wisconsin Law School (975 Bascom Mall\, Madison\, WI 53706). \nThis panel will explore potential threats to the midterm elections\, including issues that could arise before the election\, on election day\, and in the aftermath. It will also address possible responses to these threats.  Panelists will include David Becker (The Center for Election Innovation & Research)\, Karen Brinson Bell (Advance Elections)\, Josh Chafetz (Georgetown University)\, and Christine Sun (States United Democracy Center). \nRegistration information to come. Please contact sdri@law.wisc.edu with any questions or concerns.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/election-matters-2026/
LOCATION:UW – Madison
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T113933
CREATED:20260821T141617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T141748Z
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Civic Educators Summit: The Constitution and American Self-Government
DESCRIPTION:This one-day summit is hosted in partnership between the Jack Miller Center\, Sphere Education Initiatives\, and the Universities of Wisconsin Office of Civic Engagement. \nThis summit will provide an opportunity for Wisconsin social studies teachers and curriculum leaders to explore the enduring significance of the United States Constitution and its role in American self-government. Participants will examine how constitutional principles shaped the American founding\, consider how those principles continue to influence contemporary civic life\, and share effective strategies for teaching constitutional government in today’s classrooms. \nThe summit will be held on Saturday\, October 24 from 9:30 am – 4 pm in Green Bay. Breakfast and lunch will be provided\, and participants will receive a $150 stipend upon completion of the program. \nApplications Due October 2. \nLEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/wisconsin-civic-educators-summit-the-constitution-and-american-self-government/
LOCATION:Green Bay\, WI
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261104
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SUMMARY:General Election
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URL:https://civicswi.org/event/general-election/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTSTAMP:20260826T113933
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SUMMARY:NCSS Annual Conference - Chicago\, IL
DESCRIPTION:Learn more HERE
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/ncss-annual-conference-chicago-il/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270221
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: 2027 WCSS Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Proposals will open in early August – stay tuned!
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/save-the-date-2027-wcss-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Madison Concourse Hotel\, Madison\, WI
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280312
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SUMMARY:Civic Learning Week
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Civic Learning Week  \nCivic Learning Week 2027 will take place March 8–12\, 2027. We hope you’ll join us in this week to energize the movement for civic learning\, joining or hosting events in your local context to help lift up civic education as a priority across the nation. \nWe’re also excited to announce that the Civic Learning Week National Forum—themed Civic Education in the Digital Age—will be held March 11–12\, 2027\, in Charlotte\, North Carolina. This year’s forum will be co-hosted by iCivics and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. \n\nSign up for major updates HERE
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/civic-learning-week/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270313
DTSTAMP:20260826T113933
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SUMMARY:National Forum on Civic Learning
DESCRIPTION:The 2027 National Forum will explore how rapidly evolving technologies\, including artificial intelligence\, are reshaping civic learning and participation in our increasingly digital democracy. Bringing together leading researchers\, civic leaders\, educators\, and students\, the forum will examine what high-quality\, pluralistic civic education looks like in an digitally mediated society and the leadership needed to make civic learning a national priority. A call for session proposals will open later this summer. \nAs part of our commitment to making Civic Learning Week a truly national celebration\, we are delighted to host the forum in Charlotte\, one of the places in which Knight Foundation invests in its efforts to strengthen informed and engaged communities.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/national-forum-on-civic-learning/
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