ACT 30 Resources

Passed in the spring of 2021, Wisconsin Act 30 requires that districts ensure that the Holocaust and other genocides be incorporated at least once in grades 5-8 and at least once in grades 9-12 as part of the social studies curriculum. This law required implementation of the Holocaust and other genocides into district curriculum by July 1, 2022, to be taught starting no later than the 2022-23 school year.

Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center - Searchable Curriculum Map

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 

University of Minnesota- Resources for teaching about other genocides

​WiseLearn Act 30 Resources
Act 266 Resources
In May of 2024 Governor Tony Evers signed Act 266 into law which added "Hmong Americans, and Asian Americans" to preexisting state law. . Act 266 

"An Act to amend 118.01 (2) (c) 8. of the statutes; relating to: directing school boards to provide instruction on Hmong Americans and Asian Americans.The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows: Section 1. 118.01 (2) (c) 8. of the statutes is amended to read: 118.01 (2) (c) 8. At all grade levels, an understanding of human relations, particularly with regard to American Indians, Black Americans and, Hispanics, Hmong Americans, and Asian Americans."

Hmong Americans & Asian Americans
Black Americans
America's Black Holocaust Museum- Milwaukee, WI
Wisconsin Black Historical Society
Education Week: How to teach black history, a resource list
NEA: Teaching Black History Lesson Plans & Do's & Don'ts

Hispanic Americans
Wisconsin Historical Society: Hispanic History Lesson Plans
Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs: Curricular Resources 
Facing History & Ourselves: Teaching Resources on Latinx History, Art & Culture
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Civics Resources
Beginning in the 2024-25 academic year the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction will release a new K-12 scope & sequence to teach civics in all social studies courses at all grade levels! Stay tuned for resources, trainings and information to help you improve your professional practice and implement valuable civics learning experiences for students.


Spreadsheet of Civics Resources from the DPI

Excellence in Wisconsin Civics WiseLearn

iCivics

​Bill of Rights Institute

National Archives

Docs Teach National Archives

NYC Public Schools Civics For All Hub

Act 31 Resources
Beginning in 1989 Act 31 was passed in the Wisconsin Legislature. Each school district is responsible for the following:
§115.28(17)(d), Wis Stats.
General duties. The state superintendent shall:
(17) AMERICAN INDIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE EDUCATION.
(d) Develop a curriculum for grades 4 to 12 on the Chippewa Indians' treaty-based, off-reservation rights to hunt, fish and gather.

§118.01(2)(c)(7.and 8.), Wis Stats.
Educational goals and expectations.
(2) EDUCATIONAL GOALS. . .each school board shall provide an instructional program designed to give pupils:
(a) Academic skills and knowledge. Since the development of academic skills and knowledge is the most important goal for schools, each school board shall provide an instructional program designed to give pupils:
(c) Citizenship. Each school board shall provide an instructional program designed to give pupils:
1. An understanding of the basic workings of all levels of government, including the duties and responsibilities of citizenship.
2. A commitment to the basic values of our government, including by appropriate instruction and ceremony the proper reverence and respect for and the history and meaning of the American flag, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. constitution and the constitution and laws of this state.
3. The skills to participate in political life.
4. An understanding of the function of organizations in society.
5. Knowledge of the role and importance of biological and physical resources.
6. Knowledge of state, national and world history.
7. An appreciation and understanding of different value systems and cultures.
8. At all grade levels, an understanding of human relations, particularly with regard to American Indians, Black Americans and Hispanics.

American Indian Studies
American Indian Studies Resources
Wisconsin DPI Resources Related to American Indian Education


Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Resource Library

​ WISELearn
The WISELearn Resources Library is a repository of high-quality, standards-aligned educational resources and professional learning materials representing the diversity of our global community. Many of the resources are authored, recommended, or submitted by Wisconsin teachers, administrators, librarians, and DPI consultants. Discover these resources and share your own. 
Some favorite resources from your WCSS Board of Directors!

​American History 
www.newamericanhistory.org

Retro Report
https://www.retroreport.org/
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The Bill of Right Institute
billofrightsinstitute.org/

Wisconsin Elections Commission Curriculum
https://elections.wi.gov/101 

Wiselearn Elections & Civics Lesson Plans
https://wlresources.dpi.wi.gov/groups/excellence-in-wisconsin-civics/113/433/​wlresources.dpi.wi.gov/groups/excellence-in-wisconsin-civics/113/433/
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