Excellence in Wisconsin Civics

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction envisions civics education in our state as fostering excellence in civic literacy and civic engagement for all learners. DPI supports excellence in civic literacy and civic engagement where (1) all students learn to become engaged citizens; critical consumers of information; actively involved in the civil discourse of their communities, state, nation, and world; to understand and actively participate in the processes of government, including voting; and are empowered to see themselves as essential members of their communities and have opportunities to actively participate in civic learning and problem solving; (2) All schools and educators are equipped with the resources and support they need to foster excellence in civic literacy and civic engagement; (3) all stakeholders are empowered to support the civic mission of schools and collaborate to support civic literacy and provide civic engagement opportunities to students of all ages.

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June 30th, 2022

Kate Van Haren added The Preamble to the US Constitution, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Declaration of Independence

to Excellence in Wisconsin Civics - on Jun 30, 12:03pm

Kate Van Haren added Our Constitution: The Bill of Rights (Grades 4–6)

to Excellence in Wisconsin Civics - on Jun 30, 11:17am

June 29th, 2022

Kate Van Haren added Relations Between Native Americans and White Colonizers in Wisconsin Wisconsin Historical Society Citizen Petition and Access Project

to Excellence in Wisconsin Civics - on Jun 29, 03:39pm

Kate Van Haren added Ben's Guide to the US Government Learning Adventures Journeyman Level

to Excellence in Wisconsin Civics - on Jun 29, 01:38pm

Kate Van Haren added Ben's Guide to the US Government Learning Adventures-Apprentice Level

to Excellence in Wisconsin Civics - on Jun 29, 01:22pm

Kate Van Haren added Welcome to Congress — KidCitizen

to Excellence in Wisconsin Civics - on Jun 29, 12:51pm

Kate Van Haren added Capture the Flag — KidCitizen

to Excellence in Wisconsin Civics - on Jun 29, 12:46pm

Chuck Taft added 2021 Tournament of Presidents (Bracketology)

to Excellence in Wisconsin Civics - on Jun 29, 11:55am

June 27th, 2022

Sara Schoepke added In the Courts

to Excellence in Wisconsin Civics - on Jun 27, 09:22pm

Sara Schoepke added Who Represents Me?

to Excellence in Wisconsin Civics - on Jun 27, 09:22pm

Sara Schoepke added The Nashville Sit-Ins

to Excellence in Wisconsin Civics - on Jun 27, 09:22pm

Sara Schoepke added Teaching Cast Your Vote - Voting Simulation Game

to Excellence in Wisconsin Civics - on Jun 27, 09:22pm

Sara Schoepke added America's Founding Documents

to Excellence in Wisconsin Civics - on Jun 27, 09:22pm

Sara Schoepke added The Constitution's Cover Letter

to Excellence in Wisconsin Civics - on Jun 27, 09:22pm

Sara Schoepke added What Do County Governments Do

to Excellence in Wisconsin Civics - on Jun 27, 09:22pm

Sara Schoepke added County Government Game

to Excellence in Wisconsin Civics - on Jun 27, 09:22pm

Sara Schoepke added Immigration & Citizenship WebQuest

to Excellence in Wisconsin Civics - on Jun 27, 09:22pm

Sara Schoepke added Teaching Immigration Nation - Immigration Simulation Game

to Excellence in Wisconsin Civics - on Jun 27, 09:22pm

Sara Schoepke added The Constitution: Rules for Running a Country

to Excellence in Wisconsin Civics - on Jun 27, 09:22pm

June 23rd, 2022

Chuck Taft added Separation of Powers

to Excellence in Wisconsin Civics - on Jun 23, 10:08am