Teacher Grants, Scholarships & Fellowships
The Wisconsin Civic Educators Summit brings together K–12 teachers, curriculum leaders, and civic education partners from across the state 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.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- $150 stipend for participants, breakfast and lunch provided
- Keynote address exploring the relationship between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
- Plenary discussion on teaching constitutionalism across K-12 grade levels
- Interactive breakout sessions led by Jack Miller Center and Sphere Education
- Free classroom resources and materials
- Opportunities to connect with educators from across Wisconsin
This one-day seminar invites K-12 social studies educators to examine the nation’s first framework of government through close study of the Articles of Confederation and the debates surrounding its creation and implementation. Participants will investigate both the successes and shortcomings of the Articles while analyzing letters, speeches, and other primary sources that reveal competing views of national authority, state sovereignty, and the challenges of governing a new republic. Through discussion and historical inquiry guided by expert scholars, educators will gain a deeper understanding of how the Confederation era shaped the development of the U.S. Constitution.
Program Highlights:
$250 stipend for participants
Scholar-led content sessions exploring the Articles of Confederation
Primary source analysis featuring letters and debates on national authority
Classroom-ready content connected to the founding era and constitutional development
Complete this application by October 9th. Decisions will be shared mid-October.
Part of Teaching the Founding, a seminar series for Wisconsin K–12 Social Studies Teachers, 100% supported by the U.S. Department of Education’s American History and Civics Seminars for America’s 250th.
Offered in partnership with the Jack Miller Center’s Founding Civics Initiative.
The News Literacy Project advances the development and teaching of news literacy in K-12 education. Applications are now being accepted for our next cohort of fellows. You will need to engage the right people in your district’s administration to support your application, so we encourage you to begin your application early. The submission deadline is Dec. 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Individual scholarships are available each year for educators who work in or support social studies instruction in any public school in the United States.
This resource shares many free or low cost Social Studies Summer PD opportunities. A huge shout out to Stefanie Wager for managing this database. Questions, comments, or to add programs to the list, email Stephanie at stefanie.rosenbergwager@gmail.com.