Teacher Fellowships and Opportunties - Wisconsin Civic Learning Coalition

Teacher Grants, Scholarships & Fellowships

The Menard Center for the Study of Institutions and Innovation at the University of Wisconsin – Stout is hosting a one-day symposium for middle and high school social studies teachers on September 26, in partnership with the Jack Miller Center. The 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.

Participants will receive a $200 stipend upon completion of the symposium.

There 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.

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

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.