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  • St. Paul – Reflections on War and Service at the Capitol Mall

    State Capitol Mall 13 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, St. Paul, MN, United States

    Save the date! Join us for a special event presented in honor of Veterans Voices Month in Minnesota. This walking tour will provide participants an opportunity to reflect on the experiences and perspectives of service members, Veterans, and civilians in how we understand the nature of military conflicts, and how the public remembers and interprets the experience of war and service through memorials and monuments.

    Free

  • Online – Teaching Bdote: Tools for Teaching Dakota Content

    Online

    Teaching Bdote: Tools for Teaching Dakota Content is designed for educators who have attended, or are planning to attend, Learning from Place: Bdote. This workshop is especially useful for developing unique classroom content to align with Minnesota State Social Studies Standards.

    $20
  • colorful leaves in fall season

    St. Paul – Minnesota English Learner Education (MELEd) Fall Conference

    Saint Paul RiverCentre 175 Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN, United States

    The annual MELEd Fall Conference will be held November 22-23, 2024 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. The Minnesota English Learner Education Conference is a partnership between MinneTESOL and the Minnesota Department of Education.

  • Students participating in National History Day pose for a photo in front a display.

    Marshall – National History Day: Honoring Histories with Care

    Southwest West Central Service Cooperative 1420 East College Drive, Marshall, MN, United States

    Curious about National History Day and how to present historical content in ways that honor and respect diverse communities? Join the Minnesota Humanities Center, in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society, for a workshop designed for 6-12th grade educators.

    Free

  • Students participating in National History Day pose for a photo in front a display.

    Staples – National History Day: Honoring Histories with Care

    Sourcewell 202 12th Street NE, Staples, MN, United States

    Curious about National History Day and how to present historical content in ways that honor and respect diverse communities? Join the Minnesota Humanities Center, in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society, for a workshop designed for 6-12th grade educators.

    Free
  • Ancient Indigenous paintings on the side of a cliff face.

    Bemidji – Winter Rural Indian Education Gathering

    Beltrami Electric Cooperative Inc. 4111 Technology Dr NW, Bemidji, MN, United States

    Join us for the American Indian Education Networking Winter Gathering hosted by Bemidji Area Schools. District leadership teams, Site leadership teams, School leadership teams, and leaders regarding American Indian and Indigenous Education are encouraged to attend.

    Free
  • Minnesota Civics Pre-Conference Professional Development.

    St. Cloud – Minnesota Civics Summit: Civics Organizations and Civics Education Professionals

    Atwood Memorial Center, St. Cloud University 720 4th Ave. South, St. Cloud, MN, United States

    Come join us to showcase your civics program or offering, with a goal to provide a comprehensive directory of civics resources for teachers to engage 11th -12th grade students in their learning. Can’t attend? Email information about your civics offering for our statewide directory of civics resources to civics@lwvmn.org. 11:30am - Lunch & Networking 9:00am […]

    Free
  • Minnesota Civics Pre-Conference Professional Development.

    St. Cloud – Minnesota Civics Summit: Pre-Conference Professional Development

    Atwood Memorial Center, St. Cloud University 720 4th Ave. South, St. Cloud, MN, United States

    What does it look like to build a classroom where students have productive discussions on challenging topics? A key evidence-based practice in civics education is the discussion of current events and controversial issues, but in today’s polarized political climate, many students are experiencing fewer opportunities to engage in these kinds of essential discussions in their […]

    Free

  • Revitalize, Gather & Share: Dakota and Ojibwe Language Symposium 2025.

    Carlton – Dakota and Ojibwe Language Symposium

    Black Bear Resort and Casino 1785 Highway 210, Carlton, MN, United States

    The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council’s Language Revitalization Working Group, partnering with the Minnesota Humanities Center, is hosting the 4th Annual Dakota and Ojibwe Language Symposium.

    $30
  • History Day judges pause to take photo at a National History Day event.

    Erskine – National History Day Educator Workshop

    Garden Valley Technologies 206 Vance Ave. S., Erskine, United States

    Educators will receive 4.5 clock hours and a $75 stipend following their participation in the workshop. Curious about National History Day and how to present historical content in ways that honor and respect diverse communities? Join the Minnesota Humanities Center, in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society, for a workshop designed for 6-12th grade educators.

    Free