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SUMMARY:Online - Project Citizen Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Curious about how students can engage directly with real-world civic issues? Join us for a Project Citizen Info Session to learn more about this nationally recognized program\, now coordinated in Minnesota by the Minnesota Humanities Center. \nThis one-hour session is perfect for: \n\nEducators interested in bringing Project Citizen to their classrooms in the next school year\, as well as those returning after a few years\nPotential judges or volunteers who want to learn more about student showcases\nCommunity members interested in supporting student civic engagement\n\nParticipants will: \n\nHear about the Minnesota Humanities Center’s new role as state coordinator for Project Citizen\nLearn about upcoming Project Citizen Student Showcases: our soft launch on May 5\, 2026\, and the larger showcase planned for May 4\, 2027\nGet an overview of the program from the national Center for Civic Education\nHear from a longtime participant and Minnesota teacher about her experience guiding students through the Project Citizen program\n\nThis session is your chance to ask questions\, see how the program works\, and learn how students move beyond simulations to truly shaping civic outcomes. \nLearn More:\nVisit the Minnesota Center for Civic Education program page for information about Project Citizen\, upcoming info sessions\, and future showcases. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-project-citizen-info-session/
CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Project Citizen
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-project-citizen-info-session/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
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SUMMARY:Breezy Point - Minnesota Council of Teachers of English (MCTE) Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center will be at the Minnesota Council of Teachers of English (MCTE) Conference this year. We will be presenting the following session: \n\nDrop Everything and Read Indigenous with the Native American Lives Series\n\nAbout the Conference\nThis year’s theme\, Every Voice\, invites us to embrace dialogue\, diverse perspectives\, inclusivity\, and the joys and challenges of teaching ELA in this time—and what better place to do so than on the shores of Pelican Lake at Breezy Point Resort\, where reflection and connection come naturally. \nThere will also be 30+ Breakout Sessions over this 2-day event—including topics such as writing\, media literacy\, diverse books\, rural issues\, and implementation of the standards and READ Act. Strands include elementary\, middle level\, high school\, and college-level presentations on a variety of reading and literacy related topics each day. Come join in the fun! \nRegistration\nThe full MCTE Conference runs from April 30- May 1. Registration and payment through MCTE for the full conference are required to attend. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/mcte-spring-conference/
LOCATION:Breezy Point Resort\, 9252 Breezy Point Drive\, Breezy Point\, 56472\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12 Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T054623
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T204016Z
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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-2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T054623
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Project Citizen Student Showcase
DESCRIPTION:See Students Put Democracy into Action! \nJoin us for the first annual Project Citizen Student Showcase hosted by the Minnesota Humanities Center. For many years\, Project Citizen and We the People were led in Minnesota by the Learning Law and Democracy organization\, whose work helped build a strong foundation for civic education. This year’s showcase – which launches MHC’s leadership as the program’s state coordinator – is a smaller-scale pilot\, highlighting how students engage in real-world public policy projects. Middle and high school teams will present issues that matter to them\, proposing solutions and demonstrating how youth can participate meaningfully in democracy—beyond simulations or listening sessions. \nHighlights of the Day: \n\nStudent Displays: See the research and proposals that students have prepared\, highlighting issues that matter to them\nExplore Exhibits: Visit the Justice & Democracy Center’s thought-provoking exhibits\, including Justice Denied about the 1920 Duluth lynchings\nKeynote Speaker: Hear from a civic leader who inspires and supports youth engagement\nLunch & Networking: Connect with educators\, community members\, and civic-minded guests\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nEducators exploring ways to bring Project Citizen to their classrooms next school year\nPotential judges and volunteers interested in supporting future showcases\nCommunity members and stakeholders interested in civic education and student engagement\n\nLearn More:\nVisit the Minnesota Center for Civic Education program page for information about Project Citizen\, upcoming info sessions\, and future showcases. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. Space is limited for this pilot showcase\, so early registration is strongly encouraged. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-project-citizen-student-showcase/
LOCATION:Justice & Democracy Center\, Warren E. Burger Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse\, 316 North Robert Street\, St. Paul\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Project Citizen
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T173000
DTSTAMP:20260530T054623
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T171112Z
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SUMMARY:Online Content Session – Era Nine: Contested Freedoms
DESCRIPTION:Evaluate how recent U.S. history—1990s to present—shaped American debates over democracy\, rights\, and responses to global and domestic crises.  Led by Dr. Walter Greason and moderated by Dr. Katharine Gerbner\, this session will provide deep historical context\, source analysis\, and thematic framing. \n\n\nView Dr. Walter Greason’s Bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalter Greason teaches American and world history\, using media ecology\, economics\, and African diaspora studies. His areas of research include urban planning\, Afrofuturism\, and multimedia user experience design. He is an author\, editor\, and contributor to more than twenty books\, mostly notably the award-winning books Suburban Erasure and The Black Reparations Project.  His work on the Timothy Thomas Fortune Cultural Center has garnered international acclaim for the innovative use of digital technology\, leading to multiple urban revitalization projects in Minnesota\, Florida\, New Jersey\, and Louisiana. He has written for or appeared as the feature guest on media outlets ranging from the Washington Post\, USA Today\, the Canadian Broadcast Channel\, the Philadelphia Daily News\, the Huffington Post\, National Public Radio\, Historians at the Movies\, the New York Times Read Along\, WURD Philadelphia\, and Today with Dr. Kaye (WEEA\, Baltimore). He was a Future Faculty Fellow at Temple University where he completed his Ph.D. in History and a Presidential Scholar at Villanova University where he studied History\, English\, Philosophy\, Peace and Justice Studies\, and Africana Studies. His most recent project\, The Graphic History of Hip Hop\, with Afrofuturist illustrator Tim Fielder\, has been featured at the United Nations\, the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum for African American History and Culture\, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City\, the Schomburg Center in the New York Public Library system\, and San Diego Comic-Con in 2024.  \n\n\n\nHe is the Wallace Professor of History in the Department of History at Macalester College in Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, and holds research affiliate positions with Brandeis University’s Institute for Economic and Racial Equity\, Rutgers University’s Institute for the Study of Global Racial Justice\, the Center for New American History at the University of Richmond\, and the University of Minnesota’s College of Design.  \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-nine/
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:20260506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T054623
CREATED:20260217T214108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T214108Z
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SUMMARY:Sartell - Social Studies Standards Workshop: K-5 Educators and Leaders
DESCRIPTION:We invite K-5 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. \nK-5 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 Monday\, May 4\, 2026. \nRegistration Questions: info@resourcecoop-mn.gov  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/sartell-social-studies-standards-workshop-k-5-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:20260520T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T083000
DTSTAMP:20260530T054623
CREATED:20251017T180500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T180500Z
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SUMMARY:Online - What’s Next? Looking Towards Implementation
DESCRIPTION:Join for conversation and brainstorming about next steps in social studies standards implementation. Spend time reflecting on the work done this year\, and the changes anticipated for next school year. \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-whats-next-looking-towards-implementation/
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-whats-next-looking-towards-implementation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T173000
DTSTAMP:20260530T054623
CREATED:20250812T170256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T171007Z
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SUMMARY:Online Pedagogy Session – Era Nine: Contested Freedoms
DESCRIPTION:Evaluate how recent U.S. history—1990s to present—shaped American debates over democracy\, rights\, and responses to global and domestic crises. Using content and sources from Dr. Walter Greason\, 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-nine/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T054623
CREATED:20260515T202559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T205156Z
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Book Launch for Marie Louise Bottineau Baldwin: Political Pathfinder
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the official launch of Marie Louise Bottineau Baldwin: Political Pathfinder\, a newly released title in the acclaimed Native American Lives Series. Hear from series editor and former Minneapolis Poet Laureate Heid E. Erdrich alongside author Hema Erdrich Patel as they discuss the life\, legacy\, and political vision of Marie Louise Bottineau Baldwin. \nThis biography was written because Baldwin’s story\, while not widely known\, has much to teach us today. One of the first Native people to work in the White House in 1904\, Baldwin’s legal career in which she spent decades defending her tribe in Washington\, exemplifies how politics and activism can be bridged through advocacy\, and that education is a path to sovereignty. \nDesigned especially for educators\, parents\, and youth\, this event is an opportunity to engage directly with the creators of the series and explore the teachings of Baldwin’s story. The evening will include a reading\, conversation with the authors\, and space for questions and dialogue. \nAbout the Author\nHema Erdrich Patel is a writer\, artist\, dog lover\, and lifelong student. She comes from a beautiful blend of cultures—on her mother’s side\, mixed German and Turtle Mountain Ojibwe\, and her father’s side\, Gujarati Indian. She was raised in Belcourt\, North Dakota\, and Sisseton\, South Dakota\, and calls Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, home. She graduated from Yale University with a BA in the History of Science\, Health\, and Medicine and an Education Studies Certificate. Her most recent artistic adventure consisted of a three-month bharatanatyam dance intensive in Ahmedabad\, Gujarat\, India. She is pursuing a path toward medicine. \nAbout the Editor\nHeid E. Erdrich is the author of a dozen books in both poetry and prose. She grew up in North Dakota and is Ojibwe\, enrolled at Turtle Mountain. She curates art exhibits\, teaches\, researches\, and collaborates with other artists. In 2024\, Heid served as the Inaugural Minneapolis Poet Laureate. She is the 2025-2026 Camille Gage Fellow. \nThis event is presented in partnership with Birchbark Books which is operated by a spirited collection of people who believe in the power of good writing\, the beauty of handmade art\, the strength of Native culture\, and the importance of small and intimate bookstores. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required.The first 20 people to register will receive a free copy of the book and educator guide. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-book-launch-for-marie-louise-bottineau-baldwin-political-pathfinder/
LOCATION:Birchbark Bizhiw\, 1629 Hennepin Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Native American Lives Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackenzie Whitehead-Bust":MAILTO:mackenzie@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTSTAMP:20260530T054623
CREATED:20260520T204355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T204355Z
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SUMMARY:Staples - Social Studies Standards: Inquiry & Interdisciplinary Shifts
DESCRIPTION:The Social Studies Standards Workshop is a two-day workshop series designed to equip K–8 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. Time will be provided for participants to apply their learning to their own curriculum (with a focus on inquiry and interdisciplinary skills). \nThis workshop is a collaboration between Sourcewell and the Minnesota Humanities Center\, and will also feature Brittany Rawson-Haeg\, Social Studies Content Lead for the Minnesota Department of Education. \nRegistration\nRegistration through Sourcewell is required to attend. \nRegistration Questions: education@sourcewell-mn.gov  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/staples-social-studies-standards-inquiry-interdisciplinary-shifts/
LOCATION:Sourcewell\, 202 12th Street NE\, Staples\, MN\, 56479\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,K-12 Education,Social Studies Standards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mychi Nguyen":MAILTO:mychi@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260820
DTSTAMP:20260530T054623
CREATED:20260520T204319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T204319Z
UID:10000672-1786924800-1787183999@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:St. Paul - Leading Elementary Social Studies Inquiry (LESSI) Institute
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to do more with less. The Minnesota Humanities Center\, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Education\, presents the LESSI Institute. Through LESSI\, K–5 curriculum leaders and educators are equipped to strengthen interdisciplinary social studies and English language arts (ELA) instruction through cross-district learning and collaboration. \nThis 3-day institute guides participants through the curriculum writing process for inquiry-based instruction rooted in the 2021 social studies standards\, with intentional connections to the 2020 ELA standards. \nParticipants will: \n\nBuild their understanding of disciplinary literacy to support deeper student engagement\nStrengthen their ability to center student inquiry in meaningful\, standards-based instruction\nLeave with classroom-ready resources and routines that can be immediately implemented in their own classrooms and districts\n\nParticipants can expect to return to their contexts with practical tools\, stronger instructional design skills\, and concrete resources that support more engaging and rigorous social studies learning for students\, while also reducing planning time. \nK-12 Educators will receive 16.5 clock hours upon completion of the event. \nRegistration\nLight breakfast and lunch are included in the registration fee. Lodging support is available for a limited number of participants traveling from outside the Metro area. Registration closes August 7\, 2026. \nNote: You must commit to attending all three days to participate.  \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-leading-elementary-social-studies-inquiry-lessi-institute/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,K-12 Education,Social Studies Standards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mychi Nguyen":MAILTO:mychi@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270505
DTSTAMP:20260530T054623
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SUMMARY:Save the Date! 2027 Project Citizen Showcase
DESCRIPTION:What happens when students investigate issues in their communities\, research public policy solutions\, and present their ideas to decision-makers? \nJoin us for the 2027 Project Citizen Student Showcase\, where student teams from across Minnesota will share their civic engagement projects with educators\, community members\, and judges. This event will highlight the research\, creativity\, and civic leadership of young people learning how to engage in democracy by becoming active leaders in defining and implementing democratic public policy. \nMore details about participation and registration will be shared in the coming months. \nLearn more about Project Citizen and upcoming opportunities on the Minnesota Center for Civic Education program page.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/save-the-date-2027-project-citizen-showcase/
CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Project Citizen
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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