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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Teaching Bdote Educator Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Teaching Bdote Educator Workshop is designed for educators who have attended or plan to attend Learning from Place: Bdote and are preparing to incorporate the experience into their classroom or to lead their own classroom field trip. Whether you are looking for a refresher or preparing for your first teacher-led trip\, this workshop will provide the guidance\, resources\, and confidence you need. \nOffered in collaboration with Saint Paul Public Schools\, this interactive\, in-person session supports educators in aligning Bdote field trips with the 2021 Minnesota Social Studies Standards and the inquiry-based model of learning. Participants will also receive an overview of newly developed Bdote lesson plans\, including a closer look at one lesson that is nearing completion and explicitly aligned to the standards. These lessons are designed to support classroom learning before and after a Bdote field trip. \nThe workshop will be facilitated by Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota Humanities Center staff and will address common questions and anxieties that non-Indigenous educators may experience when teaching Dakota history\, grounding the work in Dakota voices and perspectives. \nRamona Kitto Stately (Santee Dakota) will share Dakota perspectives and guidance on teaching Dakota history with care. Participant reflections from classroom educators who have recently led Bdote field trips will be shared through short video segments from a previous Teaching Bdote session\, offering candid insights and practical guidance grounded in real classroom experience. \nParticipants will: \n\nLearn from recorded reflections and practical guidance from classroom educators on teaching Bdote\, preparing students\, and leading field trips.\nLearn from Dakota perspectives on centering Indigenous knowledge and place-based histories.\nExplore new and emerging Bdote lesson plans aligned to Minnesota Social Studies Standards.\nAccess resources and lesson materials to support both classroom learning and field trip planning.\n\nIntended Audience: While all are welcome\, this workshop is especially geared toward teachers in grades 4–7. \nK-12 educators will receive 3 clock hours upon completion of the workshop. \nContinental Breakfast will be provided. \nRegistration\nSaint Paul Public School teachers: Register using discount code SPPS26 to waive the fee. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-teaching-bdote-educator-workshop/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T132504
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T215916Z
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SUMMARY:Sartell - Social Studies Standards Workshop: 6-12 Educators and Leaders
DESCRIPTION:We invite 6-12 teachers and school leaders to a one-day Social Studies workshop. Participants will engage in a structured examination of the 2021 social studies standards\, focusing on key content shifts\, vertical alignment across grade levels\, and their impact on curriculum design. Throughout the workshop\, collaborative teams will strengthen their understanding of high-quality instructional practices and the instructional shifts needed to support student learning. \nThis workshop is a collaboration between Resource Training and Solutions and the Minnesota Humanities Center\, and will also feature Brittany Rawson-Haeg\, Social Studies Content Lead for the Minnesota Department of Education. \nGrade 6-12 educators will receive 5.25 clock hours upon completion the session. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is managed by Resource Training Solutions. Registration fee includes lunch. Registration closes Friday\, March 13\, 2026. \nRegistration Questions: info@resourcecoop-mn.gov  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/sartell-social-studies-standards-workshop-6-12-educators-and-leaders/
LOCATION:Resource Training & Solution\, 137 23rd Street S\, Sartell\, 56377\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,Greater Minnesota,K-12 Education,Social Studies Standards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mychi Nguyen":MAILTO:mychi@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T132504
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T143057Z
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SUMMARY:Prior Lake - 41st Annual Minnesota Indian Education Association Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center will be at the annual Minnesota Indian Education Association (MIEA) 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\nDrop Everything and Read Indigenous with the Native American Lives Series\nStory\, Place\, and Identity: An Educator Guide to Native Artists Featured in the Native American Lives Series\nFrom Bdote to the Classroom: Teaching Dakota History through Place-Based Learning\n\nAbout MIEA\nThe primary goal of MIEA is to create and uphold a robust communication network while fostering quality education and unity among American Indians. This objective serves to ensure the continuous flow of information and heightened awareness regarding both local and statewide educational endeavors. Specifically\, MIEA is dedicated to persistent awareness and proactive efforts that cater to the distinct educational and culturally specific needs of American Indian students across the state. Through these concerted actions\, MIEA aims to significantly contribute to the educational and cultural enrichment of American Indian communities.  \nRegistration\nThe full MIEA Conference runs from March 18-20. Registration and payment through MIEA for the full conference are required to attend. \nRegistration Questions: info@minnesotaindianeducation.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/prior-lake-41st-annual-minnesota-indian-education-association-conference/
LOCATION:Mystic Lake Center\, 2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard NW\, Prior Lake\, MN\, 55372\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12 Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T132504
CREATED:20250812T164636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T171020Z
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SUMMARY:Online Pedagogy Session – Era Seven: U.S. and the World
DESCRIPTION:Investigate how World War II\, the Cold War\, and global migrations transformed U.S. society and its role on the international stage. Using content and sources from Dr. Katharine Gerbner\, 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-seven/
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:Online - Repeatable Routines: Building Formative Tasks for Social Studies\, Session Three
DESCRIPTION:Conclude the formative task series with a focus on sustainability. Participants will learn how to embed formative assessment routines into their teaching practice for long-term impact. \nThe Minnesota Department of Education\, in partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center\, will host virtual and in-person sessions to support planning for and implementation of the 2021 K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies\, held monthly during the 2025–26 school year. These sessions are open to anyone with building or district-level responsibilities for curriculum planning and development in all social studies content areas\, including curriculum directors\, department leads\, and teachers. Pre-registration is required for in-person sessions. \nVirtual sessions will have content similar to in-person sessions\, and whenever possible will feature the same speakers.  \nIn-person sessions will be an hour longer than virtual sessions and will allow time for supported collaborative work and networking.  \nWhile districts are encouraged to have a representative at each monthly session\, either in-person or virtual\, participants do not need to commit to attending all nine sessions. Participants are also welcome to attend either session type throughout the year\, as is best suited to their needs and schedule. \nK-12 educators will receive 1 clock hour. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: brittany.rawson-haeg@state.mn.us  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-repeatable-routines-building-formative-tasks-for-social-studies-session-three/
CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Online,Professional Development,Social Studies Curriculum Leaders Network
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org
LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-repeatable-routines-building-formative-tasks-for-social-studies-session-three/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T132504
CREATED:20251017T180520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T180520Z
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Repeatable Routines: Building Formative Tasks for Social Studies\, Session Three
DESCRIPTION:Conclude the formative task series with a focus on sustainability. Participants will learn how to embed formative assessment routines into their teaching practice for long-term impact. \nThe Minnesota Department of Education\, in partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center\, will host virtual and in-person sessions to support planning for and implementation of the 2021 K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies\, held monthly during the 2025–26 school year. These sessions are open to anyone with building or district-level responsibilities for curriculum planning and development in all social studies content areas\, including curriculum directors\, department leads\, and teachers. Pre-registration is required for in-person sessions. \nVirtual sessions will have content similar to in-person sessions\, and whenever possible will feature the same speakers.  \nIn-person sessions will be an hour longer than virtual sessions and will allow time for supported collaborative work and networking.  \nWhile districts are encouraged to have a representative at each monthly session\, either in-person or virtual\, participants do not need to commit to attending all nine sessions. Participants are also welcome to attend either session type throughout the year\, as is best suited to their needs and schedule. \nK-12 educators will receive 2 clock hours. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: brittany.rawson-haeg@state.mn.us  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-repeatable-routines-building-formative-tasks-for-social-studies-session-three/
LOCATION:Minnesota Department of Education\, 400 NE Stinson Blvd\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Professional Development,Social Studies Curriculum Leaders Network
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T132504
CREATED:20250812T165404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T171119Z
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SUMMARY:Online Content Session – Era Eight: Civil Rights Struggles
DESCRIPTION:Go beyond the 1960s to explore long civil rights movements\, from the Great Migration to Black Power\, and their relevance for students today. Led by Dr. Yohuru Williams and moderated by Dr. Katharine Gerbner\, this session will provide deep historical context\, source analysis\, and thematic framing. \n\n\nView Dr. Yohuru Williams’s Bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Yohuru Williams is a Distinguished University Chair\, Professor and the Founding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas. A noted scholar of the civil rights and black power movements\, an education activist and frequent national commentator\, he is an important voice on the topics of race and social justice.  \n\n\n\nDr. Williams holds a joint appointment in the Department of History and the School of Law. As a Distinguished University Chair\, he helps the university address equity and justice topics that are outside any one school or college and separate from the internal-facing portfolio of the Office of Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion. Dr. Williams collaborates with people across the university already engaged in community work in order to leverage the full intellectual capacity of St. Thomas to be of even greater service to the community.  \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. \n\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-eight/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,Content Sessions,Free,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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T083000
DTSTAMP:20260419T132504
CREATED:20260311T181901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T181901Z
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SUMMARY:Online - From Page to Practice: The Native American Lives Series in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introductory professional development session on the Native American Lives Series—a vibrant new collection of biographies designed to support grades 1–8 educators in bringing Indigenous voices\, histories\, and perspectives into the classroom. This session will introduce the three newest titles in the series\, “George Morrison: Modern Artist\,” “Sharon Day: Water Walker\,” and “Marie Louise Bottineau Baldwin: Political Pathfinder.” Developed with Native authors\, illustrators\, and editors\, these books provide culturally grounded content that supports both literacy development and inclusive social studies instruction. \nEducators will: \n\nGain an overview of the entire series\nLearn about integrating indigenous content with current academic standards\nLearn about classroom ready resources and educator guides\nReceive 1 clock hour\n\nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-from-page-to-practice-the-native-american-lives-series-in-the-classroom/
CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Native American Lives Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-from-page-to-practice-the-native-american-lives-series-in-the-classroom/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTSTAMP:20260419T132504
CREATED:20260318T205221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T205221Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - IFest: International Festival of Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:After a multi-year hiatus\, a cherished cultural tradition is coming back with new life\, new leadership\, and renewed purpose. The International Festival of Minnesota (IFest) will bring together representatives from more than 70 nations and ethnic communities to celebrate the vibrant diversity of Minnesota and the world.  \nWith an expected 20\,000 attendees\, including 7\,000 students\, the festival will offer immersive experiences in global cuisine\, music\, dance\, artisan crafts\, storytelling\, and cultural demonstrations.\n \nThe Minnesota Humanities Center is proud to serve as the Official Education & Community Learning Partner for IFest. We have developed accessible and meaningful resources for educators and students to go deeper into the important mission of IFest and strengthen their cultural knowledge and fluency. Check out our new student toolkit and stay tuned for additional resources.   \nStudent Day: Friday\, April 10 – 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. \nPublic Event: Friday\, April 10 – 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. and Saturday\, April 11 – 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. \nRegistration\nRegistration through the IFest website required. \nRegistration Questions: Contact IFest  \nStudent Day Admission \nPublic Event Admission
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-ifest-international-festival-of-minnesota/
LOCATION:Saint Paul RiverCentre\, 175 Kellogg Blvd\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12 Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tiffany Orth":MAILTO:tiffany@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T132504
CREATED:20250812T165652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T171014Z
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SUMMARY:Online Pedagogy Session – Era Eight: Civil Rights Struggles
DESCRIPTION:Go beyond the 1960s to explore long civil rights movements\, from the Great Migration to Black Power\, and their relevance for students today. Using content and sources from Dr. Yohuru Williams\, 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 –12 Academic Standards in Social Studies presented by MHC and MDE.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-pedagogy-session-era-eight/
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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