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

Teaching Beyond Black History Month

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

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Learn the importance of teaching American History that integrates African American History, K-12. See curated resources (videos, lesson plans) on WI Black Hx, Africa Before Slave Trade, Slavery, Reconstruction, Civil Rights & contributions of African Americans. Hear the voices of districts committed to integrating Black Hx into their school’s SS curriculum. Explore applications to your teaching.

Speakers

Merle Sternberg

Jamie Murray-Branch

Gerald Sternberg

Friday March 14, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
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US History, All Social Studies Educators

Host Organization African American/Jewish Friendship Group - Education Committee. A community organization.(we have been working with DPI for several years)
Company Sharing Untold Stories, Bridging Past and Present
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

12:30pm CDT

Building a New Nation: Women’s History in the Early Republic

Friday March 14, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT

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As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, examine how women advocated for rights in the Early Republic and consider how to bring diverse perspectives into your teaching of the country’s founding. Using materials from The New York Historical's free curriculum website "Women & the American Story" (WAMS), participants will analyze how women participated in and resisted the formation of the US.

Speakers

Lynn Saltonstall

Manager of Professional Learning, The New York Historical

Friday March 14, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
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US History, Middle School 6-8

Host Organization The New York Historical
Company Engaging Pedagogy, Sharing Untold Stories
Audience 60 minute General Presentation

1:45pm CDT

Updates with DPI Social Studies!

Friday March 14, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT

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Spend time with Kris McDaniel, Social Studies consultant for the WI DPI. We will discuss updates and plans, and as always, there is time for Q&A. Topics include: WI Civics Project, the Field Trip Template, the MS civics suggested S&S, place-based learning, the balanced representation project, and more!

Speakers

Kris McDaniel

Social Studies Consultant, WI Dept of Public Instruction

I am the DPI Social Studies Consultant. My main work is to provide quality PD and resources to teachers and to connect organizations and districts. My main focus and passion, though, is helping social studies teachers in whatever they may need to provide amazing, rockstar instruc... Read More →

Friday March 14, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
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General Social Studies, All Social Studies Educators

Host Organization WI Dept of Public Instruction
Company Engaging Pedagogy, Student Civic Engagement
Audience 60 minute General Presentation

3:00pm CDT

Tell A Story-Record History

Friday March 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

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Give your students the opportunity to use technology to capture history through the voices of those they know. With today's digital tools, the process of interviewing and documenting personal stories has never been easier. By harnessing these resources, you can enhance learning experiences, foster deeper student engagement, and make history more accessible and relevant to their lives.

Speakers

Sonja Pupovac

Friday March 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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General Social Studies, All Social Studies Educators

Host Organization Milwaukee Public Schools
Company Sharing Untold Stories, Learning Through Inquiry
Audience 60 minute General Presentation