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SUMMARY:2026 Wisconsin Civics Games
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 receive $2\,000 scholarships to the Wisconsin college or university of their choice. \nFollowing registration\, participating teams will receive “The Framework of Your Wisconsin Government” textbook or link and access to several online resources to help them prepare for the competition(s). \nA team may have any number of players who meet all eligibility requirements\, but only up to four players can actively compete at any given time. Teams may compete with as few as one player. This year\, schools are allowed to enter no more than two teams in the playoff competitions. A winning team will have a maximum of four players eligible for a scholarship. \nNOTE: Registration Closes March 1\, 2026 at noon CST
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/2026-wisconsin-civics-games/
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SUMMARY:UVA Democracy and Capitalism Lab
DESCRIPTION: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\, as we will be discussing the foundations and impacts of democracy 250 years after it was established in the United States. \nLearn more HERE \n 
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/teacher-application-democracy-and-capitalism-teacher-fellowships/
LOCATION:University of Virginia
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SUMMARY:Princeton University: Statesmanship in American History
DESCRIPTION: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 figures such as George Washington\, Abraham Lincoln\, Frederick Douglass\, and Theodore Roosevelt.\n\nParticipants will study primary texts with leading scholars throughout the week including Diana Schaub\, Adam Seagrave\, and Matthew Franck. Classroom strategy sessions\, as well as a tour of Princeton University’s Firestone Library and a reenactment of Joseph Addison’s Cato: A Tragedy\, will be led by Nathan McAlister\, the Humanities Program Manager for the Kansas Department of Education.\n\nHigh school social studies teachers from across the country are invited to apply. Participants who complete the program will receive a stipend of $500 to offset travel costs. Lodging and most meals will be provided.\n \nSessions will take place and attendees will stay overnight at the Chauncey Conference Center\, just minutes away from Princeton University. Attendees will also have one free afternoon during the week to explore the city of Princeton. \n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Jonathan Garaffa at jgaraffa@princeton.edu. This application will close on March 15. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance no later than April 10.
URL:https://civicswi.org/event/teacher-fellowship-applications-jack-miller-center/
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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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