WCSS 25: Full Schedule

Welcome to WCSS 25 - MAKING SOCIAL STUDIES MATTER! We are excited to host a powerful two day conference in our state capital, sharing countless ideas and methods to continue making social studies relevant to our students. Get ready to learn, grow, and have some fun in the process!

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8:30am CDT

Financial Education-What Works and Strategies for Implementation

Friday March 14, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am CDT

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The largest meta study of financial education effectiveness conducted by FINRA Foundation and the National Endowment for Financial Education has clear implications for the new Wisconsin personal finance class graduation requirement. Learn about how to incorporate it’s findings along with what knowledge, skills and positive behaviors our students need to become financially capable young adults.

Speakers

Tim Lambrecht

Friday March 14, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
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Economics, High School 9-12

Host Organization Budget Challenge
Company Engaging Pedagogy, Learning Through Inquiry
Audience 60 minute General Presentation

9:45am CDT

Real-World Economics: Teaching America’s Housing Crisis Through a Policy Lens

Friday March 14, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CDT

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Dive into U.S. housing challenges with Sphere and FEE. Learn strategies to engage students in examining zoning policies, supply and demand, market competition, incentives, costs and benefits, mortgages, and more. Strategies include a graphic novel, interactive maps, tools, and a choice board. Connect to economics standards and support students in considering the future of home affordability.

Speakers

John Snoad

Senior Manager, Sphere Education Initiatives

John Snoad is a lifelong, career educator with 34+ years of teaching and coaching in the high school arena, where he was rated accomplished and highly effective, with a focus on Government, Civics and both U.S. and World History. His experiences range from urban to suburban and rural... Read More →

James Redelsheimer

Curriculum Development Officer, Foundation for Economic Education

James Redelsheimer, Curriculum Development Officer at the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE), has 20+ years of AP Economics and Personal Finance teaching experience at the High School level in Minnesota. He is the co-author of Barron’s AP Economics, and holds degrees from... Read More →

Friday March 14, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
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Economics, High School 9-12

Host Organization Sphere Education Initiatives
Company Engaging Pedagogy, Learning Through Inquiry
Audience 60 minute General Presentation