Nancie Lindblom shares how meaningful professional development can transform teachers from classroom managers to content experts to civic education leaders.

• PD needs evolve from classroom management focus in early years to content expertise in later years
• Immersive experiences like visiting historical sites with expert historians create deeper understanding
• The James Madison Fellowship provides fully-funded master's degrees in American history and government
• Content-focused PD helps teachers develop curriculum that spreads beyond their own classroom
• Professional networks formed through PD programs provide ongoing support and opportunities
• Teaching "hard history" with civil dialogue is especially needed in today's polarized environment
• ASU's Center for American Civics offers local opportunities for teacher and student development
• Students are capable of sophisticated historical analysis and civic engagement when properly guided
• Programs like We the People, Project Citizen, and Youth and Government develop students' civic capabilities

Explore professional development opportunities through the James Madison Fellowship, ASU's School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership, and other organizations mentioned in the episode.

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