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SUMMARY:Practicing Courageous Citizenship with Braver Angels
DESCRIPTION:Depolarizing Within: Real change begins within ourselves. Build understanding by learning to notice and shift assumptions and emotions that fuel division. \nPart of the Series “Practicing Courageous Citizenship\, in partnership with Braver Angels”: In today’s world political differences can feel personal and overwhelming. These workshops will offer us a chance to slow down\, think\, and learn practical skills for healthier interactions\, beginning with self-awareness and extending to how we communicate with others. We’ll practice curiosity\, respect\, and courage to strengthen community connection and rebuild trust in our shared democracy. Braver Angels is a national\, nonpartisan\, nonprofit organization fostering understanding and cooperation across differences.
URL:https://civiclearningweek.org/event/practicing-courageous-citizenship-with-braver-angels/
LOCATION:Greendale Public Library\, 5647 Broad St\, Greendale\, WI\, 53129-1812\, United States
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SUMMARY:California Council for the Social Studies Civic Learning Convening
DESCRIPTION:As we commemorate March 9-13 as National Civic Learning Week\, America 250 and California’s 175th anniversary of statehood\, civic learning leaders and organizations are invited to share ideas\, resources and strategies to make civic learning a priority for a stronger democracy in our state at this conference session on March 13. Session is led by Californians for Civic Learning and Teach Democracy.
URL:https://civiclearningweek.org/event/california-council-for-the-social-studies-civic-learning-convening/
LOCATION:Civic Learning Week Convening of Civic Learning Leaders and Organizations\, Hyatt Regency Orange County\, Garden Grove\, CA\, 92840-2703\, United States
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SUMMARY:Deliberation & Division: Making Change at The New England Town Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join distinguished scholars & practitioners in local government to reflect on the past\, present\, and future of Town Meeting. Develop your deliberation knowledge & skills in interactive sessions. \nKEYNOTE\nJane Mansbridge\, Charles F. Adams Professor of Political Leadership and Democratic Values\, Emerita\, Harvard University
URL:https://civiclearningweek.org/event/deliberation-division-making-change-at-the-new-england-town-meeting/
LOCATION:Deliberation & Division: Making Change at The New England Town Meeting\, UMass Amherst\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
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SUMMARY:Join or Die: How does a divided people decide to govern themselves together?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Civi Coalition of New York! Join students\, teachers\, and Bridging Community experts for a one-hour virtual event using Franklin’s “Join\, or Die” to spark student-led civic dialogue about division\, compromise\, and unity—nonpartisan and historically grounded. \nOur Panel Includes: \n\nNick Muhlenkamp – Byron-Bergen HS Teacher\nKarissa Raskin – CEO Listen First Project\nDr. Tim Redmond – Williamsville CSD & Author of Political Tribalism in America\nDr. Lindsay Cormack – Stevens Institute of Technology & Author of How to Raise a Citizen\nGreg Fredricks – PNW BOCES NYSEC Students\nHosted By: Nick D’Amuro and Jimmy Byrnes of The Civi Coalition
URL:https://civiclearningweek.org/event/join-or-die-how-does-a-divided-people-decide-to-govern-themselves-together-2/
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SUMMARY:National Forum
DESCRIPTION:Civic Learning Week (CLW) is a weeklong\, high-profile spotlight on the importance of civic learning\, engagement\, and leadership. The week serves to highlight the importance of civic education in sustaining and strengthening constitutional democracy in the United States by building civic knowledge\, skills\, and dispositions that provide the foundation for an informed and engaged populace. \nThe 2026 Civic Learning Week National Forum—themed Liberty and Learning: Civic Education at 250—will be held in Philadelphia as we celebrate the nation’s semiquincentennial. This year will also see the expansion of the national forum into a two-day event\, ensuring educators are part of the conversation and allowing more time for prominent researchers and civic leaders to join educators and students in exploring key topics related to civic education and the leadership needed to make high-quality civic learning a nationwide priority.
URL:https://civiclearningweek.org/event/national-forum/
LOCATION:Loews Philadelphia Hotel\, 1200 Market St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107-3615\, United States
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SUMMARY:THRIVE 2026: United for Democracy & Global Action (Virtual Summit)
DESCRIPTION:📅 March 4–5\, 2026\n🌎 Online (Hosted on RingCentral Events) \nDemocracy requires participation. Thrive 2026 is a two-day virtual summit designed for people who are ready to move from concern to action. \nJoin educators\, business leaders\, nonprofit professionals\, community organizers\, technologists\, journalists\, students\, and engaged citizens from around the world to build practical strategies for democratic resilience. \nAt Thrive\, you will: \n• Build transferable democratic skills you can apply immediately\n• Learn cross-sector strategies for civic engagement and coalition building\n• Explore digital democracy\, media literacy\, and counter-misinformation tools\n• Connect with global practitioners working to strengthen democratic institutions\n• Access session recordings and a growing resource library \nProduced by Actionable Innovations Global in partnership with the Charter for Compassion\, Thrive focuses on real-world tools\, cross-sector collaboration\, and measurable community impact. \nFree registration options available. Group pricing offered. \nRegister here:\nhttps://events.ringcentral.com/events/thrive-2026-united-for-democracy-and-global-action/registration
URL:https://civiclearningweek.org/event/thrive-2026-united-for-democracy-global-action-virtual-summit/
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SUMMARY:National Forum for Civic Learning Week - Break out session
DESCRIPTION:Join education leaders for a dynamic conversation on how K-12 classrooms are using the Roadmap to Educating for American Democracy (EAD)\, a cross-ideological framework that provides guidance for excellent history and civics education for all students. Learn practical strategies and hear success stories on overcoming bureaucratic\, political\, and implementation challenges\, all while engaging students in inquiry-based learning about history\, civics\, and the responsibilities of shared governance. \nPresenters: Adam Gismondi\, DKP-Learn\, Harvard University School of Education\nKatie Giles\, DKP Launch; Partners in Democracy\nShane Gower\, Social Studies Teacher\, Maranacook Community High School\nSusan Hill\, Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator\, K-12 Social Studies and 6-12 Career and Technical Education\, School District of University City\nKimberly Huffman\, Social Studies Instructor and Department Chair\, Wayne County Schools Career Center\nKris McDaniel\, Social Studies Consultant\, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction\nShelina Warren\, NBCT\, Teacher/Director\, Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School Law and Public Policy Academy
URL:https://civiclearningweek.org/event/national-forum-for-civic-learning-week-break-out-session/
LOCATION:Civic Learning Week National Forum Break Out Session – Educating for American Democracy\, Hoover Institution\, Stanford\, CA\, 94305-6003\, United States
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SUMMARY:How to use the Connecticut General Assembly's Website and Bill Tracking Tools
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Vienneau\, Red\, White & Blue Schools Coordinator\, explains how to navigate the Connecticut General Assembly’s website\, resources\, and bill tracking tools. \nThe Red\, White & Blue Schools program recognizes K-12 public and private schools that are going above and beyond in their delivery of civic education. By participating in this program\, schools are promoting being active and engaged members of their communities. \nRed\, White & Blue Schools is a partnership program between the Connecticut Secretary of the State\, the Connecticut State Department of Education\, and the Connecticut Democracy Center in residence at Connecticut’s Old State House. Support is provided by the Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts and CT Humanities. Learn more about Red\, White & Blue Schools at rwbschools.org. \nTune in at https://youtu.be/mhFKcydfCxY.
URL:https://civiclearningweek.org/event/how-to-use-the-connecticut-general-assemblys-website-and-bill-tracking-tools/
LOCATION:YouTube\, Connecticut\, United States
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SUMMARY:The People's House: Virtual Tour of Rhode Island State House
DESCRIPTION:This session will include a virtual tour of the beautiful Rhode Island State House and an overview of our programs for schools (public\, private\, charter\, and parochial)\, community groups\, and non-profit organizations.
URL:https://civiclearningweek.org/event/the-peoples-house-virtual-tour-of-rhode-island-state-house/
LOCATION:Tiverton Middle School\, Tiverton\, Rhode Island\, 02878\, United States
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SUMMARY:Take the Heat Down: Teaching Hot Topics and Encouraging Student Voice- CCSS 2025 Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to foster civil discourse in the classroom during a polarized political climate. Practice student centered activities that channel emotion into informed civic action. Connect specific iCivics resources to democratic principles and processes\, and empower students to participate in their democracy.
URL:https://civiclearningweek.org/event/take-the-heat-down-teaching-hot-topics-and-encouraging-student-voice-ccss-2025-presentation/
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