America 250 Educator Summit with PBS Wisconsin
August 5 @ 2:00 PM – August 6 @ 3:45 PM
Engaging Learners through Civics, Inquiry, and Media Literacy
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, discover inspiration and practical resources for teaching civics and history in your classroom.
This two-day professional learning event will explore classroom-ready resources from PBS Wisconsin and other trusted partners and spark ideas for engaging learners in civics, inquiry-based learning, media literacy, and more.
Ticket Prices
FREE
The event is designed for 3rd-12th grade educators, particularly those who teach social studies, civics, and history content.
Why attend A250?
Connect and learn with education organizations and peers from across Wisconsin!
Discover fresh inspiration for helping learners become civically engaged and better equipped to understand our nation’s past, present, and future.
Explore classroom-ready resources to foster civic engagement, media literacy, and inquiry-based learning, including the Ken Burns in the Classroom collection featuring the AMERICAN REVOLUTION film and resources from PBS Wisconsin Education and other partners.
Lodging and Travel
A limited number of lodging sponsorships are available for a 1-night stay on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Lodging sponsorships are available to residents outside of Dane County and will be awarded on a rolling basis. Sponsored lodging will be offered at hotels within walking distance of our event venue. Let us know of your interest in a lodging sponsorship during the registration process. We will notify you of sponsorship no later than Friday, May 15, 2026.
For more information about the conference, visit the PBS Wisconsin Education website.
Organizer
Venue
Wednesday, August 5
Thursday, August 6
Ticket Prices
FREE
The event is designed for 3rd-12th grade educators, particularly those who teach social studies, civics, and history content.
