{"id":3,"date":"2026-06-19T18:53:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T18:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wi-civics-games\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2026-08-14T21:25:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T21:25:30","slug":"wisconsin-civics-games","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wi-civics-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Wisconsin Civics Games"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Wisconsin Civics Games<\/strong> is a dynamic, statewide initiative empowering high school students to become informed citizens and future leaders. Through a fast-paced, team-based competition, students deepen their understanding of government and current issues while building the skills that matter most\u2014critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 2018 by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation, the program has grown to reach students across the state, with nearly 200 participants each year advancing through regional competitions to the State Finals at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Now part of the Universities of Wisconsin, the Civics Games continue to expand their impact, bringing the Wisconsin Idea to life by connecting meaningful learning experiences to communities statewide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Students don\u2019t just learn about civics\u2014they live it!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Wisconsin Civic Games offer a hands-on, democracy-driven experience that\u2019s as educational as it is engaging and fun. This program is ideal for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n