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SUMMARY:A250 Teacher Trivia every Thursday!
DESCRIPTION:Join 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! \n\n\nEach 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 as possible. The faster you answer\, the more points you receive! Each week\, the person with the most points will win a $250 Amazon digital gift card. The winner of the grand finale on June 25\, 2026\, will win $2\,500. To be eligible to win a prize\, you must register with your verified school email address. \n\n\n\n\nSign up to receive weekly email reminders
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/a250-teacher-trivia/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:9th Annual National Week of Conversation: April 6-12\, 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 a week to become inspired\, equipped and engaged in activities that build bridges across differences. \nOn behalf of the 500+ organizations dedicated to bringing Americans together across divides to build understanding\, trust\, relationships\, and solutions — we invite you to join us in fostering unity over division. Bring your passions and differences to the table so we can find a way forward together. \n\n\n\n\nNational 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 aweek to become inspired\, equipped and engaged in activities that build bridges across differences.\n\n\n\nThis is not about changing our opinions on issues\, but rather changing our perspective of those who hold opinions different than our own. Disagreement is healthy for our democracy\, as differences can be catalysts for innovation\, but we need to find ways to disagree better. We need to lead with curiosity and empathy so we can thrive together as a diverse nation that is made more resilient because of our differences\, rather than be weakened by them.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/9th-annual-national-week-of-conversation-april-6-12-2026/
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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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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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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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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/
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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
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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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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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