Teaching the Presidential Election in Polarizing Times
2023-10-19 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
A Two-Part Virtual Series for Grade 8-12 Teachers made possible by Citizens Count.
Thursdays October 19 and November 2 – 4:00-5:00 pm
Watch the video recordings here: Part One (Election Processes) and Part Two (Candidacy and Campaigns)

NH Youth Voter Registration Conference
2023-11-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Concord City Wide Community Center, 14 Canterbury Rd., Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Calling all students, educators, and election officials:

Join us for at the NH Youth Voter Registration Conference on November 11 from 10-2 at the City Wide Community Center in Concord. You’ll learn how to run a high school voter registration drive for your school and will gain all the skills and resources you need through workshops, panels, speakers, and expert planning support.
Register for FREE here: https://www.opendemocracynh.org/voterregcon

NH's 2024 Kid Governor® Inauguration (via livestream)
2024-01-09 10:00 - 11:30
Watch live from the NH State House on Tuesday, January 9, from 10:00-11:30 am as 2024 NH’s Kid Governor Ellie Lively and her Executive Councilors are sworn into office. Access the livestream at: http//tinyurl.com/KidGovInauguration.

Teaching Current Events Through a Foreign Relations Lens
2024-01-10 16:00 - 17:00
Watch the recording here.
High school and higher ed teachers! Join Casey Finch, Deputy Director of Teaching and Learning for the Council on Foreign Relations, for a FREE virtual workshop providing tips and resources on teaching current events through a foreign relations lens. Professional development hours are available. Register here.

The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens with Dr. Richard Haass
2024-02-06 11:00 - 12:15
Join former US diplomat and NY Times best-selling author Dr. Haass and a panel of New Hampshire high schoolers for a virtual discussion about what the American people can do – both individually and collectively – to ensure that American democracy not only survives but thrives. Watch the video recording here.

Mikva Challenge Project Soapbox
2024-04-11 17:00 - 19:30 | The Audi, 2 Prince Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
JOIN US! Youth voice will be front and center at the Mikva Challenge Project Soapbox event on Thursday, April 11, from 5:00 – 7:30 pm at the Concord City Auditorium, 2 Prince St. in Concord as students from across the state present inspiring speeches to their peers and community members on a variety of timely topics. The event is open to the public and admission is free, but registration is required here.

Restorative Practices for Educators and Administrators - 3 NH Dates & Locations!
2024-04-30 09:00 - 14:00
Bring your whole team for a full-day interactive session for educators and administrators of all student ages. You will learn or go deeper in Restorative Practice, and consider implementation techniques for your practice in classrooms, offices, schools, and districts. Access clickable flyer here to register.

Social Media and Democracy with Harvard Law Professor Lawrence Lessig
2024-05-14 16:30 - 17:30 | The Audi, 2 Prince Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Watch here.

Restorative Practices for Educators and Administrators
2024-08-13 09:00 - 12:00
Join us for Restorative Practices for Educators and Administrators, a free, virtual professional development workshop on Tuesday, August 13th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm via Zoom. Participants will learn a framework to guide Restorative Practices and see how it relates to Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and the social emotional needs of all students.
Susan Villani of WestEd will lead the session. Three (3) PD hours are earned for this session and a digital certificate can be provided upon request.
Our thanks to the Center for Education Equity for making these days of learning possible. Register now!

Weaving Civics into Your K-3 Classroom
2024-09-09 16:00 - 17:00
Join us for “Weaving Civics into your Classroom,” a free virtual professional development workshop for elementary educators taking place on Monday, September 9, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm via Zoom. Participants will learn simple and effective ways to incorporate civics into their K-3 classrooms.
Kathleen McCaffery, ELA lead for NHED, will lead the session. One PD hour is earned for this session and a certificate can be provided upon request.
Watch here.

Civics in the Classroom: NH's Kid Governor®
2024-09-12 16:00 - 17:00
Please join us for “Civics in the Classroom: NH’s Kid Governor®, a free virtual professional development workshop for 5th grade educators and administrators on Thursday, September 12th from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm via Zoom. Participants will learn about the NH’s Kid Governor curriculum available to them via NH Civics.
Jo Ann Robichaud, Project Coordinator for NH’s Kid Governor, will lead the session. One PD hour is earned for this session and a certificate can be provided upon request. Register here.

Constitutional Dynamics: State vs. National Governance
2024-09-18 17:30 - 19:00 | UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law, 2 White Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Watch.

Empowering Young Voices (K-3)
2024-10-21 16:00 - 17:00
Watch the recording here.
From crafting communities to empowering voices, participants will experience a variety of techniques to inspire young learners to create change. Join us as we embark on this powerful journey to enrich your Civics toolbox!
Presented by Christine Wallin, Mary Beth Godbout & Rebecca Shibley from SAU 73.
One hour of professional development awarded. Digital certificate available upon request.

Private "i" History Detectives and MORE for K-5 Educators
2024-10-29 16:00 - 17:00
If you missed it, watch here.
Explore iCivics’ Elementary Resources with Natacha Scott, Director of Educator Engagement. Check out the music videos, games, and primary source investigations from iCivics that spark civic engagement and create opportunities for your youngest learners to build the muscle and capacity for civic engagement.

A Q & A with Discovery Education (K-12)
2024-11-18 16:00 - 17:00
Join Nancy Rose, Senior Manager of Statewide and Strategic Partnerships at Discovery Education, for a guided exploration of new civics lessons available to educators and tips on how to best integrate them into your classrooms.
If you missed it, watch the recorded session here.

Youth in the Booth Podcast Highlights the Importance of Voting
2025-01-02 08:00 - 09:00
Executive Director Allyson Ryder chats with Youth in the Booth podcast host Owen Simoes about the importance and influence of youth voters in New Hampshire. Listen here.

The Power of Civics Education: Keene
2025-01-23 16:30 - 18:00 | Paragon Digital Marketing, 34 Court St., Keene, NH, United States
Join regional leaders as we connect with one another to learn more about the power of civics education in the Granite State. Hosted by Mayor Jay Kahn, NH Civics Trustee, and Zach Luse of Paragon Digital Marketing. Free networking event with light refreshments.

Strong Civics, Strong Business: The Business Case for Civics Education
2025-05-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Currier Museum of Art, 150 Ash St, Manchester, NH, 03109, United States
Join us as we bring together business and community leaders for a roundtable discussion to foster a deeper understanding of the critical role civics education plays in shaping informed and engaged citizens on Tuesday, May 6, from 4:00-6:00 pm at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester. Panelists include Bradford Cook, Esq., Sheehan Phinney, Joe McQuaid, Editor-at-Large, Union Leader Corporation, and Sherry Young, Esq., Rath, Young & Pignatelli, P.C.

Doors open at 3:45. Light fare will be served, and a cash bar will be available. This event is free to the public and pre-registration is required.
Sponsored by NH Civics, with support from McLane Middleton, Eastern Bank, Bank of New Hampshire, and the NH Business & Industry Association (BIA).
REGISTER HERE.

Treat Talk: How Curiosity Will Save Us
2025-10-29 13:00 - 14:00
WATCH ON NHPBS in January 2026! (see broadcast schedule)!
Join author and journalist Mónica Guzmán and five New Hampshire students for a virtual exploration of their experiences with curiosity, bravery, and civility in their conversations. Moderated by Anna Brown of Citizens Count and the Rudman Center at the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law.
Watch the event recording here, courtesy of NHPBS.

Treat Talk: KID POWER! with Marley Dias
2026-03-12 11:00 - 12:00
(Watch recording here)
Join NH Civics on Thursday, March 12, from 11:00-11:45 am EST for “Kid Power!” a virtual William W. Treat Talk with author and global change maker Marley Dias. She will be joined by 4th graders from Somersworth, NH, for a conversation on energizing youth to be active participants in our civic society and prepare to be future leaders.

The discussion will be live-streamed from the NHPBS studios in Durham and free registration is required at https://tinyurl.com/MarleyDias2026.
This event is made possible by the William W. Treat Foundation, NHPBS, McLane Middleton, the Black Heritage Trail, and through a grant from NH Humanities, with support from New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.
