Fostering Civil Discourse Through the Lens of Economics and the American Founding
Admission
- Free
Location
Summary
Description
Title: Fostering Civil Discourse Through the Lens of Economics and the American Founding
Description: This session will inspire educators to re-examine the foundation of the United States as more than a fight for political freedom, but one for economic freedom. Educators will engage with hands-on, ready-to-teach materials to examine the Declaration of Independence through an economic lens and relate the economic grievances of the founding to today.
For: 6-12 grade teachers
Where: Jackson, MS; Millsaps College
Requirements:
- Attendance at the full workshop
- Web-connected device (e.g., computer, tablet, smartphone)
When: Saturday, August 22, 2026; 9:00am-3:00pm
What’s in it for me? No registration fee, Lunch provided, 0.6 CEU's at no cost, $50 Amazon gift card
Contact: info@mscee.org
Registration Deadline: August 19, 2026 at Noon
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*Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made within 10 days of the workshop and "no-shows" will be charged a $25 fee. Cancellations can be made by emailing info@mscee.org. No exceptions will be made. You will not be charged during registration. If you attend the workshop, your card will never be charged. However, teachers that cancel within 10 days of the workshop or are a "no show" will be charged $25.
**Workshop Stipend Policy: Gift cards or stipend payments will only be provided to Mississippi teachers who meet the criteria specified in the registration information. It is the responsibility of the recipient to review this information to ensure they qualify. Gift cards or stipend payments will be issued within 30 days of the training to the email address used for registration and must be accepted within 90 days of issuance. If not accepted within this period, the payment will be retracted with no obligation to reissue the payment.