The Constitutional Democracy Project in partnership with the ABA Division for Public Education invite you to submit a proposal for the 2025 Annual Professional Development Conference for Teachers in Civics, Law, and Government, which will be held on October 31, 2025.
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Two We the People Teams Will Represent Illinois at National Civics Competition
This year’s Annual Conference for Teachers in Civics, Law, and Government will focus on the theme of “Navigating Controversy: Empowering Educators in Challenging Times.” The keynote speaker for this event is Dr. Diana Hess, former Dean of the University of Wisconsin's school of education and the leader of The Discussion Project, which has, since its founding in 2017, provided intensive professional development on how to create more engaging and inclusive classroom discussions.