Explore what authentic learning in social studies truly means. Participants will analyze how tasks can reflect real disciplinary practices, meaningful problems, and genuine applications of learning. This session will distinguish between projects that seem fun and deep engagement with authentic intellectual work.
Building on the content and sources from this era’s Content Session, experienced classroom educators will lead a hands-on workshop exploring inquiry-based, standards-aligned instructional approaches and classroom applications for teaching this era
Join 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.
Investigate how decolonization, political change, and global movements reshaped societies after World War II, with a focus on Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
Building on the content and sources from this era’s Content Session, experienced classroom educators will lead a hands-on workshop exploring inquiry-based, standards-aligned instructional approaches and classroom applications for teaching this era.
Reflect on this year’s learning and plan for sustained improvement. Participants will consider how to embed disciplinary literacy, task quality, observation practices and coaching structures into long-term district systems. This session will focus on maintain instructional quality over time and supporting ongoing growth.