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SUMMARY:Online - Youth Poet Laureate Commencement Live Stream
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Youth Poet Laureate livestream\, featuring current Youth Poet Laureates Chloe Chou (West/California)\, Malaya Ulan (Northeast/Philadelphia)\, Rishi Janakiraman (South/North Carolina)\, and Daniel Somotochukwu Umemezie (Midwest/Cedar Valley\, IA). \nThe Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate will be announced\, and you can watch with us as we celebrate this powerful moment for young voices across the country. \nThe National Youth Poet Laureate Commencement is presented this year by Urban Word and the Nebraska Writers Collective on Saturday\, April 25 at 7pm CST (8pm EST). Tune in for an inspiring evening of poetry\, culminating in the announcement of the 10th National Youth Poet Laureate\, along with State Youth Poet Laureate winners from across the nation. \n	The Local Minnesota YOUTH POET LAUREATE® PROGRAM is a program of the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with Urban Word. \nWatch livestream by clicking the play button below on Saturday.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-youth-poet-laureate-commencement-live-stream/
CATEGORIES:Free,Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-youth-poet-laureate-commencement-live-stream/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T200936
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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
DTSTAMP:20260515T200936
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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:20260515T200936
CREATED:20260210T202220Z
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:20260515T200936
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T184148Z
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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
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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:20260515T200936
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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:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T200936
CREATED:20260504T161344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T161344Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Sidewalk Poetry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join We Are Water MN and Capitol Region Watershed District for a Sidewalk Poetry Workshop in partnership with Public Art Saint Paul. \nAttendees will be introduced to the 2026 Sidewalk Poetry Contest and invited to submit their own work to the juried pool of poetry. The contest is open to all residents of Saint Paul. \nThe theme of this year’s contest is Water\, to correspond with the We Are Water MN exhibit. The contest will accept poems in six languages: Dakota\, Hmong\, Karen\, Somali\, Spanish\, and English\, to honor and recognize the remarkable cultures that make Saint Paul such a special capital city. \nThis event is part of the We Are Water MN exhibit at Capitol Region Watershed District’s Watershed Learning Center from April 23 to June 14\, 2026. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: Contact the Capitol Region Watershed District \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-sidewalk-poetry-workshop/
LOCATION:Capitol Region Watershed District\, 595 Aldine St\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Free,We Are Water MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T083000
DTSTAMP:20260515T200936
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:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T200936
CREATED:20260415T170609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T181448Z
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SUMMARY:Hopkins - Minnesota Writers Off the Page: Kristin Collier
DESCRIPTION:In her striking new memoir\, “What Debt Demands: Family\, Betrayal\, and Precarity in a Broken System\,” Grand Central Publishing (2025). Kristin Collier recounts the moment she discovered she owed $200\,000—not from debt she incurred\, but from loans her mother had taken out in her name without her knowledge. She reflects on the emotional and financial toll of this betrayal\, and the lasting impact it has had on her life. Collier’s story also broadens into a powerful exploration of the collective burden of debt in today’s society. She will be joined in conversation by fellow writer Jennifer Eli Bowen\, author of “The Book of Kin: On Absence\, Love\, and Being There.”  \nFollowing the discussion\, audience members are invited to participate in a Q&A session and have further informal conversation with the featured speakers. Light refreshments will be provided\, copies of “What Debt Demands: Family\, Betrayal\, and Precarity in a Broken System” will be available for purchase\, and the evening will finish with a book signing. \nAbout the Author\nKristin Collier is the author of “What Debt Demands: Family\, Betrayal\, and Precarity in a Broken System\,” Grand Central Publishing (2025). She has received funding from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, a Jack Hazard fellowship\, and a Yaddo artist residency. Her writing has been published in journals such as the Los Angeles Review of Books\, Oprah Daily\, and Longreads. She is an organizer with the Debt Collective and a visiting scholar and TREC community engagement fellow at Metro State University. \nAbout the Moderator\nJennifer Eli Bowen is a writer\, arts instructor\, and editor\, whose most recent essay collection “The Book of Kin: On Absence\, Love\, and Being There\,” Milkweed Press (2025) has been shortlisted for the MN Book Awards in the Memoir/Creative Non-fiction category. Her work has received a Pushcart Prize\, The Arts and Letters Prize\, The Tim McGinnis Award\, and has appeared in The Sun\, The Iowa Review\, Orion\, and Kenyon Review\, among others. Jennifer is the Founding Artist Director of the Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop. She teaches creative writing in prisons across the state of Minnesota\, and occasionally at local colleges. She also edits creative prose and conducts interviews. Jen lives in St. Paul\, a block in any direction from sidewalk poetry and snow. \nThis event is presented in partnership with Cream & Amber\, a unique book store where reading and beer come together and people can connect with each other. This event is part of the Minnesota Writers Off the Page series\, bringing the inspirational voices of Minnesota’s authors directly to readers. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/hopkins-minnesota-writers-off-the-page-kristin-collier/
LOCATION:Cream & Amber\, 1605 Mainstreet\, Hopkins\, MN\, 55343\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Minnesota Writers Off the Page,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T200936
CREATED:20260407T143033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T184113Z
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SUMMARY:Columbia Heights - NUESTRO NORTE Community Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the public premiere and celebration of NUESTRO NORTE. \nNUESTRO NORTE is a cinematic portrait of five community leaders from across metro and greater Minnesota\, their lived stories interwoven with symbolic fiction scenes and original musical performances. More than a documentary\, the film seeks to offer a collective vision\, celebrating Latine leadership while reflecting on history\, diversity\, community investment\, innovation\, and the strength of intergenerational ties. \nThe evening will feature a panel reflection with cast members and special acknowledgements. \nThis project was produced in collaboration with LatinoLEAD\, Dual Studios\, and the talented film director Martín Blanco with guidance from the project’s Task Force: Sandy Vargas\, Elsa Vega Perez\, and Jessica Lopez Lyman. \nTo learn more about hosting a private screening\, please contact MayKao Fredericks at maykao@mnhum.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event has SOLD OUT. Walk-ins will not be accepted. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nJoin the Waitlist
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/columbia-heights-nuestro-norte-community-screening/
LOCATION:Heights Theater\, 3951 Central Ave NE\, Columbia Heights\, MN\, 55421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Immersive Experiences
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ORGANIZER;CN="MayKao Fredericks":MAILTO:maykao@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T173000
DTSTAMP:20260515T200936
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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