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Tuesday, March 9
 

7:00pm EST

Fighting Fake: Key skills to become reliably informed
Information is the most fundamental element of democracy. It is the basis for citizens’ understanding of the world around them; how we analyze social issues, assess challenges, determine political priorities, form opinions and evaluate our options. We must move beyond the unhelpful term “fake news” and teach students to more precisely identify the many types of misleading, inaccurate and false information that they encounter. Explore motivations behind different types of propagators of misinformation and learn fact-checking skills and tools to help encourage student learning. By gaining a deeper understanding of misinformation, you can help students become less susceptible to it and more likely to prioritize reliable, standards-based sources of news and information.
Speakers
avatar for Miriam Romais
avatar for John Silva

Tuesday March 9, 2021 7:00pm - 8:30pm EST
Zoom
  Civic Skills
 
Thursday, March 11
 

7:00pm EST

I Might be Wrong: How to Foster Intellectual Humility in the Classroom and Why it Matters
In today’s era of punditry and polarization, intellectual humility – the ability to acknowledge what you do not know and how you might be wrong – is in short supply. This is a problem that we as educators can address. In this workshop, you will learn findings from recent research about intellectual humility in adolescence, discussing what it is, what its benefits are, and how it can be fostered in the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Tenelle Porter

Good schools for a troubled democracy pdf
Thursday March 11, 2021 7:00pm - 8:30pm EST
Zoom
  Civic Skills

7:00pm EST

Teaching in Uncertain Times: Structures for Deeper, Nuanced, and More Personal Conversations
At the heart of this workshop is an experience of Reflective Structured Dialogue - an approach to difficult conversations that has been used around the world in classrooms and communities for 30 years. This dialogue will lead you through questions about your own experiences of teaching in a pandemic and give you an opportunity to connect with others. After the dialogue you will discuss the impact of certain conversational structures and how you might use them in your classroom to make difficult conversations more meaningful, nuanced, and constructive.
Speakers
avatar for Phoebe Sinclair

Thursday March 11, 2021 7:00pm - 8:30pm EST
Zoom
  Civic Skills
 
Saturday, March 13
 

7:00pm EST

Community of Practice: Integrating our Learning
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So, how might we teach the story of America? Join fellow
symposium participants to process, synthesize and
connect about your collective experience. In this
collaborative session, we will reflect on our learning, make
plans for putting new content and pedagogy into practice,
further relationships with new educators and learn ways to
stay connected to Civic Spirit.
Speakers
avatar for Tiphanie Shoemaker

Tiphanie Shoemaker

Civic Spirit
Prior to joining Civic Spirit in Fall 2019, Tiphanie Shoemaker spent 10 years at Luria Academy of Brooklyn. In her most recent role there, she was the Director of Teaching and Learning for Grades 4-8 and the High School Admissions Coordinator. She has a B.S. in Early Childhood Education... Read More →

Saturday March 13, 2021 7:00pm - 8:30pm EST
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Tuesday, March 1
 

7:00pm EST

Scholar Panel: Is a Shared National Narrative Possible?
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Three historians will introduce varying
perspectives and texts to explore the concept of a
shared national narrative, barriers to
consensus, and how we can continue to
evolve as a diverse society.
This session will include opportunity for small
groups to discuss the ideas put forth by each
scholar with colleagues from schools across the
country.
Moderators
avatar for Lindsay Bressman

Lindsay Bressman

Executive Director, Civic Spirit
Lindsay Bressman is a trusted community leader who bridges authentic relationship-building with thoughtful and effective system design.Professionally reared in social work and process improvement, she has led both small and large teams within healthcare, education, and the Jewish... Read More →

Speakers
SG
MH
EG

Additional Texts In a Strange Country pdf
Ellison In a Strange Country pdf
Tuesday March 1, 2022 7:00pm - 8:30pm EST
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Wednesday, March 2
 

7:00pm EST

What Binds Us Together: Tools and Resources for Teaching the American Story
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What are the values, virtues and principles that can
weave together the American people? Is "Out
of Many, One" a realistic concept?
Explore strategies and resources that you can use
in your classroom to help students explore what it
means to be an American. You'll learn about the
Educating for American Democracy (EAD)
Roadmap inquiry-based approach to teaching civics
and history, and leave with new and easy-to-use
resources from the Bill of Rights Institute.
Speakers
RD

Wednesday March 2, 2022 7:00pm - 8:30pm EST
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Thursday, March 3
 

7:00pm EST

The Text & Context of the Declaration of Independence: What Can We Learn From Jefferson's Rough Draft?
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The Declaration of Independence stated foundational
political principles that have provided a creedal
momentum to American political development
throughout our history. But what do these
political principles, such as "all men are created
equal," actually mean? And how do they relate
to apparently contradictory policies and
practices--such as African American
enslavement--with which they have coexisted
for much of American history? In this session we will
explore these questions with the aid of an often
overlooked supporting text: Thomas Jefferson's Rough
Draft of the Declaration of Independence.
Speakers
AS

AlexisDeTocqueville ReadingSelection Susan pdf
Thursday March 3, 2022 7:00pm - 8:30pm EST
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Sunday, March 6
 

7:00pm EST

Frederick Douglass: American Critic or Patriot?
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Frederick Douglass’s 1852 speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” is among the greatest speeches in American history for its powerful analysis of the enormity of slavery in light of the founding principles of America. It marked a shift in Douglass’s thinking about the American founders and the Constitution. This webinar will examine his 1852 speech and discuss what it can teach us today about how to understand America’s past.
Speakers
avatar for Lucas Morel

Sunday March 6, 2022 7:00pm - 8:30pm EST
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Monday, March 7
 

7:00pm EST

Learning from Sacred Stories: Faith Leaders on the Quest for a Shared Narrative
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Within every community of faith there are shared stories that weave together the beliefs, values, and purposes of a people. What can we learn from how different faith traditions derive meaning from their core stories? What can we apply to the American context, and the pursuit of a shared story? In this session you'll learn from two faith leaders and engage with religious texts that can illuminate the potential of a shared American narrative.
Speakers
PH
RY

James Madison for the National Gazette pdf
Thomas Jefferson First Inaugural Address pdf
Alex de Tocqueville V1 Pt2 Ch2 Of Parties pdf
Monday March 7, 2022 7:00pm - 8:30pm EST
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Tuesday, March 8
 

7:00pm EST

Art as Classroom Catalyst: Fostering Complex Conversations about U.S. History with Creativity
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How can integrating works of art into the classroom provide opportunities to explore and grapple with multiple perspectives on American history? Join National Gallery of Art museum educators Liz Diament and Julie Carmean to look closely and discuss two powerful artworks that focus on the Native American experience historically and today. Using thinking routines from Arts as Civic Commons by Project Zero, we will model teaching tools to facilitate complex conversations in the classroom.
Speakers
JC
ED

Madison Religious Assessments (1785) pdf
Everson v Board of Education (1947) pdf
Lee v. Weisman (1992) pdf
Tuesday March 8, 2022 7:00pm - Friday March 8, 3033 8:30pm EST
Zoom
 
Wednesday, March 9
 

7:00pm EST

Phillis Wheatley: The Audacity of Poetry
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This seminar will consider the eighteenthcentury poet’s works as part of a national narrative of hope that is inaugurated during an era of colonization and enslavement as beckoning of full freedom and liberty for all its citizens. While history tells a less hopeful tale of the plight of the enslaved, the poet’s audaciousness is part of an American narrative that refuses to concede anything less than full liberty and citizenship for African Americans, echoing sacred and secular hopes of a better world
Speakers
AL

Douglass's What to the Slave is the Fourth of July pdf
Wednesday March 9, 2022 7:00pm - 8:30pm EST
Zoom
 
Thursday, March 10
 

7:00pm EST

Understanding News Media Bias: Empowering Students with Essential Skills
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People frequently perceive and allege bias in
news coverage, but what does this really mean? What
makes a piece of news biased, and who decides? What
role do our own biases play in our perceptions of
bias? In this session we’ll help you teach this vital,
controversial, complex topic in ways that
empower students to meaningfully evaluate the
fairness and impartiality of news coverage.
Speakers
PA

Pericles Funeral Oration pdf
Thursday March 10, 2022 7:00pm - 8:30pm EST
Zoom
 
Sunday, March 13
 

5:00pm EDT

Reframing Divisive Topics through Dialogue: Structures for Deeper, Nuanced, and More Personal Conversations
Feedback Survey
At the heart of this workshop is an experience of Reflective Structured Dialogue - an approach to difficult conversations that has been used around the world in classrooms and communities for 30 years. This dialogue will lead you through questions about your own understanding of the American story. After the dialogue you will discuss the impact of certain conversational structures and how you might use them in your classroom to reframe how you teach and discuss divisive topics.
Speakers
SS

Sunday March 13, 2022 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Zoom
 
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