On May 21, 2024, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Badger Talks features Michael Wagner who will review research on fake news, fact-checking, selective exposure to like-minded media outlets and describes the implications for democracy.
On May 10, 2024, the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation hosted the state finals for the 2024 Wisconsin Civics Games featuring the top-performing teams facing off at the Wisconsin State Capitol. This coverage features the final rounds.
On May 10, 2024, the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation hosted the state finals for the 2024 Wisconsin Civics Games featuring the top-performing teams facing off at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Event begins at 9 a.m. This coverage features the preliminary rounds.
On May 7, 2024, former Governor Scott McCallum (R) and respected former journalist David Haynes (D) discussed the next steps Wisconsin Alliance for Civic Trust (WisACT) is taking to increase peaceful civic engagement in Wisconsin. WisACT is a pioneering community initiative to build bridges across the political spectrum to prevent the erosion of public trust […]
On April 16, 2024, the CommNS hosted the 2024 CommUnity Conference, in collaboration with the Civic Health of Wisconsin Initiative. Coverage includes: 9am | Opening Remarks & Sneak Peek/Preview into 2024 Civic Health of WI Report featuring the following speakers: Dr. Laura Schlachter UW Madison Mary Beth Collins, J.D., M.A. Executive Director of the Center for Community and […]
On March 6, 2024, outstanding undergraduate student researchers from across the Universities of Wisconsin, together with their faculty advisers, shared their research findings on a variety of important topics with legislators, state leaders, UW alumni, and other supporters in Wisconsin’s Capitol Rotunda. Speakers include: Karen Walsh, Board of Regents President and Jay Rothman, Universities of […]
On March 3, 2024, the State Bar of Wisconsin held their annual Wisconsin High School Mock Trial Tournament where students are given the opportunity to use facts and case materials developed by Wisconsin attorneys to gain a deeper understanding of the court system as they develop their arguments and build their cases. This coverage features the final round between […]
On February 29, 2024, as part of Black History Month, the Black Legislative Action Coalition of Wisconsin hosted Black Advocacy Day at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The event focuses on addressing the need to do more to educate and engage the Black community around the issue of civic advocacy. Speakers include: Michelle Bryant, Chief of […]
On January 30, 2024, Rep. Jimmy Anderson, Rep. Jodi Emerson, and Sen. Mark Spreitzer held a news conference to introduce a Local Journalism Package, consisting of three bills: a Local Journalism Fellowship Program, a Newspaper Tax Credit, and a Wisconsin Civic Information Consortium.
On January 17, 2024, the Assembly Committee on Education held an executive session and a public hearing on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 592: allowing representatives of certain federally chartered youth membership organizations to provide information to pupils on public school property Assembly Bill 638: requiring school boards to make textbooks, curricula, and instructional […]
On December 11, 2023, the Center for Civic Education will showcase We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution: a nationally renowned, research-backed civic education program and curriculum that culminates in simulated congressional hearings. Students become experts on the following topics, and units of students present their civic knowledge and skills to a panel of judges. […]
