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SUMMARY:Online Content Session – Era Six: Migration\, Imperialism\, and Inequality
DESCRIPTION:Examine the late 19th and early 20th century through the lenses of industrialization\, imperial expansion\, and rising social inequality. Led by Dr. Maddalena Marinari and moderated by Dr. Katharine Gerbner\, this session will provide deep historical context\, source analysis\, and thematic framing. \n\n\nView Dr. Maddalena Marinari’s Bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaddalena Marinari is Professor of History at Gustavus Adolphus College. She is the author of Unwanted: Italian and Jewish Mobilization Against Restrictive Immigration Laws\, 1882–1965 (2020). Her work on immigration restriction\, U.S. immigration policy\, and immigrant mobilization has appeared in the Journal of American History\, Journal of Policy History\, Journal of American Ethnic History\, Journal of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era\, and Social Science History Journal. She has also co-edited four books and two special journal issues on different aspects of US immigration history in the twentieth century. Her next book explores the history of family\, marriage\, and sexuality in U.S. immigration policy from 1875 to 2025. Professor Marinari is currently president of the Immigration and Ethnic History Society.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll Content Sessions will be conducted via Zoom and a Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)-hosted Canvas learning community. Each session’s lectures and discussions will be recorded and registered participants will receive access to the Canvas course with session recordings\, curated resources\, and collaborative planning tools. \n\nHigh school U.S. History teachers and 5th and 7th grade educators are invited to participate in companion Pedagogy Sessions. \nRegistration\nContent Sessions are open to all K–12 educators interested in historical content and source-based instruction. Educators are welcome to register for individual sessions that align with their interests and schedules. Join us for one or more sessions throughout the year. \n\nThis event is free but registration is required. Separate registration is required for each offering. \n\nRegistration Questions: Brittany.Rawson-Haeg@state.mn.us \n\nRegister Now \n\nThis offering is part of Navigating the U.S. History Eras: Content\, Pedagogy\, and Inquiry in the Classroom is a yearlong professional learning opportunity supporting implementation of Minnesota’s 2021 K–12 Academic Standards in Social Studies presented by MHC and MDE.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-content-session-era-six/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,Content Sessions,K-12 Education,Online,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards,US History Eras
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org
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SUMMARY:Online Pedagogy Session – Era Six: Migration\, Imperialism\, and Inequality
DESCRIPTION:Examine the late 19th and early 20th century through the lenses of industrialization\, imperial expansion\, and rising social inequality. Using content and sources from Dr. Maddalena Marinari\, Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Social Studies Specialist Brittany Rawson-Haeg and experienced classroom educators will lead this hands-on workshop supporting high school U.S. History teachers in designing inquiry-based\, standards-aligned units. \nAll Pedagogy Sessions will be conducted via Zoom. Educators who participate in all Pedagogy Sessions will leave the year with a complete U.S. History course aligned to the new standards. \nEducators are invited to participate in companion Content Sessions. \nRegistration\nPedagogy Sessions are designed for high school U.S. History teachers and may also be relevant for 5th and 7th grade educators. Educators are welcome to register for individual sessions that align with their interests and schedules. Join us for one or more sessions throughout the year. \nThis event is free but registration is required. Separate registration is required for each offering. \nRegistration Questions: Brittany.Rawson-Haeg@state.mn.us \nRegister Now \nThis offering is part of Navigating the U.S. History Eras: Content\, Pedagogy\, and Inquiry in the Classroom is a yearlong professional learning opportunity supporting implementation of Minnesota’s 2021 K–12 Academic Standards in Social Studies presented by MHC and MDE.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-pedagogy-session-era-six-migration-imperialism-and-inequality/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,Free,K-12 Education,Online,Pedagogy Sessions,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards,US History Eras
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org
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SUMMARY:St. Paul – 2026 Minnesota Council for the Social Studies (MCSS) Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center will be at the annual Minnesota Council for the Social Studies (MCSS) Conference this year – stop by our table to connect with us\, explore educator resources\, and learn more about our work with educators. \nYou can also find us co-presenting at the following sessions: \n\nExperiential Civic Learning: Cultivating Communities that Practice Democracy Through We the People and Project Citizen\nRethinking History and the Meaning of Freedom\nK-5 Inquiry through Primary Sources\nEthnic Studies in Action: Place-Based Learning to Strengthen Civic Engagement\nMeeting the Mandate: Genocide Education in Minnesota’s Classrooms\nTowards 2026: Building Disciplinary Literacy in the 2021 K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies\nFrom Bdote to the Classroom: Learning from Place to Inspire Civic Engagement\n\nAbout MCSS\nThe Minnesota Council for the Social Studies supports\, advocates for\, and celebrates excellence in the teaching and learning of social studies in Minnesota. \nRegistration\nRegistration through MCSS is required to attend. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-2026-minnesota-council-for-the-social-studies-mcss-conference/
LOCATION:Macalester College\, 1600 Grand Ave\, St. Paul\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,K-12 Education,Social Studies Standards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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SUMMARY:North Mankato - Social Studies Standards Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:The Social Studies Standards Workshop Series is a two-day workshop series (February 23 and April 30\, 2026) designed to equip K–12 teachers and school leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully implement the new social studies standards by the 2026–27 school year. Participants will engage in a guided exploration of the revised standards\, including analysis of major content shifts\, vertical alignment across grade levels\, and implications for curriculum planning. \nThroughout the workshop\, teams will connect the updated standards to the C3 Framework\, deepening their understanding of high-quality instructional practices and identifying necessary instructional shifts to support student learning. \nK-12 educators will receive 5 clock hours for each session. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is managed by South Central Services Cooperative. Fee for Series ($200.00) includes lunch both days. Registration closes Monday\, February 23\, 2026.  \nRegistration Questions: 507-389-1425  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/north-mankato-social-studies-standards-workshop-series-1/
LOCATION:South Central Services Cooperative\, 2075 Lookout Drive\, North Mankato\, 56003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,Greater Minnesota,K-12 Education,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mychi Nguyen":MAILTO:mychi@mnhum.org
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