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Democracy & Freedom: US History Capstone Project

Explore ways in which students can use the lessons they have learned in their US History course to reflect on their capacity for civic participation. This event will be held in-person.

April 14, 2026 | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm CDT

Chicago, IL

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Our single professional learning sessions are designed to easily fit into your day. Typically one hour or less, these sessions explore timely and relevant topics including teaching strategies, current events, and more.

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This professional learning event will be led by Facing History staff. When you register, you will receive instructions for how to attend the event.

This event qualifies for ISBE (Illinois).

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Experience Facing History’s approach to teaching US History through hands-on activities and engagement with rich primary sources
Consider how to support development of student agency and capacity for civic participation throughout a US History course

Join Facing History & Ourselves as we consider takeaways from our US History materials and how students can reflect on their own role in a democracy through inquiry-based learning. This workshop will revisit parts of our US History Curriculum Collection and consider how it can both shape and supplement your existing curricula. We will also walk educators through our Democracy and Freedom: US History Capstone Project, where your students will feel empowered to engage in civic “dreaming”, or to visualize the future they would like to build for themselves.

Application deadline: Friday April 10, 2026

Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Certificate of Completion

Illinois licensed educators are eligible for up to 6 professional development hours (CPDU’s) for full participation in this workshop.

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Democracy & Freedom: US History Capstone Project

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As a result of participating in this workshop, you will:

Certificate of Completion

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As a result of participating in this workshop, you will:

Certificate of Completion

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