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Our Moment of Consequence

We are experiencing a national civics moment like none other in my lifetime. Americans are seeing why our institutions and political systems matter. Increasing political divisions and distrust have separated Americans from one another, and our young people wonder about their place and purpose in our civic life. Too many

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Our mom, Sandra Day O’Connor, knew something about politics that America forgot

Opinion: Some of the most important work our mom, Sandra Day O’Connor, ever did occurred away from the Supreme Court spotlight, in homes and classrooms. It’s been more than 40 years since our mother made history. Sandra Day O’Connor became the first female associate justice in the nearly 200-year history

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iCivics Educator Network Grows to More Than 350 Civics and History Teachers

iCivics, the country’s largest provider of civic education curriculum today announced that it has added 134 new members to its Educator Network. The iCivics Educator Network is made up of more than 350 civics, history, government, and social studies teachers from almost every state in the nation who serve as

The Need for Multiple Perspectives in Civics

In mid-November, when I was in first grade, my mother visited my classroom to share knowledge on Indigenous people, and specifically, our Narragansett tribe. As one of the few Native students in school, my mom’s presentation was essential for adding Indigenous voices to the curriculum. Aside from this experience, Native

14 Reasons Why Teaching Civics is Important Right Now

Teaching civics prepares students to be informed and engaged members of society. Students who experience high-quality civic education are more likely to complete college and develop employable skills (including communications and public speaking skills), vote and discuss policy issues at home, and volunteer and work on community issues. However, prioritizing

We Owe Our Deepest Appreciation to Our Nation’s Civics and History Teachers

As we approach the end of the 2020-2021 school year, we owe our nation’s civics and history teachers our deepest gratitude. This has undoubtedly been one of the most challenging school years in recent memory for all teachers, but amid cascading social and political crises, it has been particularly challenging

The Proof Is in: iCivics Games Strengthen Civic Knowledge and Dispositions

This year, we had 37,000 students test two of our best election games: Win the White House and Cast Your Vote. In the first, you are challenged to build a winning campaign for the presidency: strategic messaging, fundraising, and polling included! In the second, you must discover what it takes

Impact Stories

Shari Conditt
Veteran teacher Shari Conditt reflects on the value of civic education, and what that looks like in the classroom.
Saturnino Pajkos
Saturnino Pajkos
Student Saturnino Pajkos reflects on iCivics fellowship experience and civics in general.
Michael Martirone
Michael C. Martirone
High school teacher Michael Martirone reflects on his experience as part of the iCivics Educator Network.
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