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Monday, June 15
 

10:15am EDT

The Palmetto Civics Project
Monday June 15, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
This professional development session introduces educators to the Palmetto Civics Project, a South Carolina Department of Education initiative designed to strengthen civic literacy, character development, and student engagement through meaningful, real-world connections. Participants will explore key resources such as the Palmetto Pioneers, which highlight influential South Carolinians and the civic virtues they embody and examine how these tools can be used to bring civics to life across grade levels and content areas.
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Corey Bedenbaugh

South Carolina Department of Education
Corey Bedenbaugh is the 2026 South Carolina Teacher of the Year and passionate advocate for civic literacy. Through a civic-centered approach to teaching and learning, Corey empowers students to think critically, engage meaningfully, and understand their role as active citizens. A... Read More →
Monday June 15, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Room 12

11:30am EDT

Civics in Action: Medal of Honor Character Development Program
Monday June 15, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Discover how the Medal of Honor Character Development Program brings democratic principles to life through powerful, real-world stories. This interactive session showcases free lessons that build civic engagement, ethical decision-making, and student voice. Participants will explore primary sources, short video scenarios, and discussion strategies that help students connect acts of courage and service to their own roles as citizens. Leave with ready-to-use resources that inspire character, empathy, and community-minded action.
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Javier Martinez

Medal of Honor Foundation
Javier Martinez graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1982 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was commissioned as a 2ndLT through the NROTC Program and served as an Officer in the Marine Corps, in both the Active and Reserve Forces, for 10 years. After leaving the... Read More →
Monday June 15, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Room 12

11:30am EDT

South Carolina High School Law Review: How Constitutional Law Cultivates Agreeable Disagreement
Monday June 15, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
What can constitutional law teach students about respectful disagreement? High School Law Review explores that question through Supreme Court case analysis, structured oral presentation, and legal writing. In this workshop, we'll look at how HSLR fits into existing Government courses and how students are rewarded for publishing legal analysis in school-based, state-wide, and national law reviews. For South Carolina students, standout legal notes earn an invitation to our inaugural South Carolina Law Review competition. This in-person event where students defend their work before a live audience and recognizes them alongside the teachers who supported them. Together, we'll explore how studying the law sharpens critical thinking, builds civic literacy, and models the rigorous, humble disagreement our students need most.
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Pierce Watson

Studium, High School Law Review
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Olivia Gross

Studium, High School Law Review
Olivia Eve Gross is the Founder and CEO of Studium, whose mission is to teach students how to agreeably disagree. Through products like High School Law Review and Middle School Law Review, students engage with constitutional questions, publish their ideas, and learn to debate evidence... Read More →
Monday June 15, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Room 10
 
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