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Advancing civic learning so young people have the confidence to shape the world around them and believe in our country’s future.
Joined February 2010
We've launched a new look and new website to help educators and students dive in and experience a national civics moment as they discover why our institutions and political systems matter. Explore it today!
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We are heartbroken over the passing of our founder, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. We remember her not just for her seminal work with the Court but as the leader of an urgent, national movement to revitalize civic education.
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We've just made our AP® U.S. Gov. & Politics Exam @StudyEdge study course free. The course features over 100 videos & study guides that break down all of the content & can be done at home. Email iCivics@studyedge.com for an access code: #sschat #APUSH.
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Executive Director @louise_dube speaks to our non-partisan stance in gaming and classroom resources. #G4C17 @G4C
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BIG NEWS: You’ve now got one less username and password to keep track of. That’s because #iCivics now integrates with #GoogleClassroom! . Head over to our login page to sync your accounts: #iCivicsEdNet
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Teachers, you have the knowledge and heart needed in America right now. Teachable moments aren't always facts and figures, they can simply be providing a safe place for questions and concerns. While you are there for your students, we are here for you. #iCivicsEdNet #sschat.
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Impeachment + conviction = removal from office. Share our printable infographic and Google Slide Deck with your students to discuss how impeachment works, who's involved, and where those entities get their authority: . #HSGovChat #sschat #iCivicsEdNet
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We at iCivics are honored and humbled to carry Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s commitment to and passion for civic education forward into the future.
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#ElectionDay: Bring your children to the polls every time you vote. Don’t just show them how to #vote; tell them whom you are voting for and why. What today’s parents can do to raise the next generation of informed voters #edchat #sschat #letsk12better.
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We are sad to note the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who served 27 years on our nation's highest court. May she rest in peace. (Photo credit: Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)
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@mrfieldmanchs We have a printable infographic on the Peaceful Transfer of Power, if you haven't already seen it: #sschat.
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Looking for ways to motivate Ss at home? Here's a new way to play iCivics games & #ShelterInPlay. The Game Odyssey turns our free games into an exciting student-led quest for civics knowledge. Start the Odyssey now: . #RemoteTeaching #VirtualClassroom
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There is perhaps no more important time for students to build an understanding of our interconnected world & how policy decisions made in the U.S. affect other countries. To support teaching and learning about U.S. foreign policy, we’ve released our new game, #ConveneTheCouncil.
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#ICYMI: Our Constitution EXPLAINED video series dropped yesterday just in time to use for #ConstitutionDay! These short-form videos using everyday language can be used to teach the different parts of the Constitution in your classroom.
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#ConstitutionDay is coming up on 9/17. Prepare for it by using our lessons, activities, games, and other teaching resources about how the Constitution came to be and the rights it gives us.
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Not sure how to teach about women in history this month? Meet our #WomenHistoryMonth weekly planners, which have flexibility and choice in mind! With activity suggestions for the week, pick and choose the learning moments that fit best with your schedule.
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We're thrilled to announce our new game, Constitutional Compromise! 🎮 📜 Balance the interests of a diverse set of states, navigate the interest of delegates and process the difficult decisions addressing the institution of slavery:
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Your wish is our command! Our lesson plans are being adjusted to include both teacher-facing & student-facing PDFs. Learn more: Some completed units listed below:.Judicial Branch: State & Local Gov.:
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The Constitution calls for federal elections that allow for a peaceful transfer of power. Use this infographic to show students how precedent, tradition, and legitimacy helped create this democratic norm:
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🚨NEW GAME ALERT🚨#CastYourVote is live! . Voting is a right of passage & one in which more and more youth are excited to participate. Use Cast Your Vote to teach young voters how to research candidates and issues ahead of election day. Play the game now➡️
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Since 1801, the peaceful transfer of power has been a hallmark of U.S. government in maintaining a healthy democracy. Use this infographic to explain what it entails:
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Salutations! My name is #JamesMadison. Fri. & Sat. I will be taking over @icivics' Twitter account! Mercy Otis Warren will take over @FilamentGames. Check in frequently to see our debate over the proposed Constitution. #RaceToRatify #edchat #sschat #HBDJemmyMadison.
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“For me that’s what civic engagement does, it gives us a better future.” iCivics Board member, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.Can a civics class make a difference? Justice Sotomayor thinks so.#iCivicsWA #CivXNow.
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#OnThisDay in 1920, the 19th Amendment was passed, granting women the right to vote. In recognition of this anniversary, check out our collection of resources for teaching women's suffrage:
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Happy #ConstitutionDay! We're challenging you and your students to a Race to Ratify 🏃♀️ 🏃 🏃♂️ Show us how quickly you can get the Constitution ratified, and we will retweet your pics!
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📢📢 "First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and former First Lady Laura Bush have teamed up with @Nickelodeon and iCivics to create kid-friendly videos to teach a new generation of children about civics and democracy. " - @NPRCoryTurner
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Think shelter in place means an end to adventure and excitement? Think again & #ShelterInPlay! . 🚨Introducing the #iCivics Game Odyssey, a game challenge specially designed for remote learning: 🚨
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A peaceful continuation or transfer of power after a free & fair election is a cornerstone of our constitutional democracy. Educators can use our infographic to teach about how this democratic norm has been shaped by precedent, tradition & legitimacy:
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How is a Republic different from a democracy? The #StarWars movies are very powerful in explaining the systemic forces that contribute to the growth or downfall of governments. May The (Civic) Force Be With You @louise_dube #LastJedi
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We're REALLY excited about this new lesson. 🤩. Task your students with running a trial court simulation. The lesson includes witness statements, evidence, a trial script, and jury instructions. Check it out: #HSGovChat #sschat #iCivicsEdNet
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Happy birthday to our founder, Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor! .#OConnorLegacy
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If you teach civics in your classroom, we want to celebrate you this #CivicLearningWeek! Thank you for inspiring life-long civic engagement in your students.
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"Civic education is about engaging people in being active participants in change, with knowledge and with passion, without hatred. " - U.S. Supreme CourtJustice Sonia Sotomayor . #CivicEducation #Civics #CivXNow.
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Happy Birthday Justice O'Connor! Help us celebrate our founder's birthday by teaching students about all that she's accomplished. #SandraDay #OConnorLegacy #iCivics #sschat #civicsed
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New Game Alert: Brief the Chief! Created in partnership with @WhiteHouseHstry, students will go back in time to advise Presidents Jefferson, Lincoln & Johnson on some of the critical decisions throughout their presidencies.
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Are you #TeachingImpeaching? Share your lessons and experiences with this hashtag to help us create a community of support and tools, as educators across the country navigate this current event in the classroom. #sschat #hsgovchat #edchat #iCivicsEdNet
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“A lot of people don’t realize that civics touches every part of our lives. … Whether we want to or not, we are doing civics everywhere we go.” * Amber Coleman-Mortley, Parent and Education Advocate, Washington, DC (@MomOfAllCapes)
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They're hereee 📢 Our Constitution EXPLAINED video series with @CivicEducation just dropped! These short-form videos teach students about the many parts of the Constitution in everyday language. Explore all 35 videos!
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Can your students spot fake news? The second lesson in our News Literacy unit will teach your students how to examine and verify news stories. #NewsLiteracy #NewsLit
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Teachers, as you prepare for the week ahead. Take a deep breath. You've got this. We believe in you. Thank you. #iCivicsEdNet #RemoteLearning #VirtualClassroom #DistanceLearning
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We can't believe it's already halfway through #WomensHistoryMonth! Have you downloaded our weekly planners yet? It's not too late to check them out and incorporate activity suggestions into your lesson plans.
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We can't believe it's Back-to-School time already! Don't forget our large library of resources is FREE to use, and we cover topics from the foundations of government to news literacy and international affairs. Check it out here:
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How can parents teach why diversity, equity & critical thinking matter right now? . Our Director of Social Engagement @MomOfAllCapes will be speaking next Wednesday with the @nytimes on how to raise a socially conscious, anti-racist child. Register below.
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For over two centuries, American political offices have peacefully transferred power after every election. Use this infographic to show students how precedent, tradition, and legitimacy have helped create this democratic norm:
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Can Education Produce More Civically Engaged Students? You Bet, Study Finds #CivXnow #DemocracyAtPlay #sschat #edchat.
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Abuse of power has trended several times this month. Make sure your students understand what it means in the context of impeachment. #TeachingImpeaching #sschat #HSGovChat
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Just because Constitution Day has passed, doesn't mean our new Constitution EXPLAINED videos aren't timely for your classroom! These short videos cover all of the Constitution's articles and amendments and are a great addition to your curriculum year round.
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"The National Council for the Social Studies warns against requiring students to pass the U.S. Citizenship test, however, arguing that it reduces civics to a set of memorized facts that are likely soon forgotten." #civxnow #DemocracyAtPlay #sschat.
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Teachers, it's about time for most of you to enter the fourth quarter if you haven't already. You're in the home stretch! How are you feeling? Let us know with a GIF.
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Have you been craving a freshly baked version of People’s Pie?! We’re thrilled to announce the new and improved game with Spanish translation and EL/ML supports will be relaunched this fall!. Can’t wait to try it? Share your excitement in the comments.
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#OnThisDay in 1920, the 19th Amendment, which prohibited denying the right to vote based on sex, was ratified. Watch this video from our Consitution EXPLAINED series to learn more about how this amendment came to be:
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Since 1801, the peaceful transfer of power has been a hallmark of U.S. government in maintaining a healthy democracy. Use this infographic to explain what it entails:
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To all civic educators today, we see you, and we appreciate you. 💜 We are grateful for you. A message from our Chief Education Officer, Emma Humphries (@gatorcitizen): #CivicEducation
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Teach your students about peaceful change through amendments and the process of ratification with the Amendments and Ratification videos from our Constitution EXPLAINED series:
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Magna Carta, Montesquieu, the Mayflower, and more! Follow this WebQuest through history to the events, people, and documents that inspired the writers of the Constitution:
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A2: Recent survey data from our friends at @CivicYouth shows that youth who learned about voting in high school are more likely to become informed and engaged voters: #sschat.
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Voting isn't a requirement, but it is our responsibility and our right. In this lesson plan, students will consider the importance of voting, connect with current issues, and decide for themselves if voting is something they will do.
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No one should navigate the challenges of teaching alone. Apply to join the Educator Network — a supportive community of educators from around the country. Application for new members is open now:
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We’ve kicked off our first iCivics Educator Convening in at the Judicial Council of California in Sacramento! We’re looking forward to a day full of building community and exploring how our resources can help educators strengthen their classroom instruction. @CalCourts
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What makes the Constitution the Supreme Law of the Land? Check out the Other Articles of the Constitution playlist from our Constitution EXPLAINED series to learn about Articles IV and VI of the Constitution:
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April is #NationalCountyGovernmentMonth! Check out our State & Local Government unit for a variety of resources, but start the month off strong with our game, Counties Work!
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The untold stories of our history demand our attention — now more than ever. When students learn about the Civil Rights era, they are able to construct a fuller view of our history and a better understanding of where we are today.
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Happy birthday to our founder, Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor! .#OConnorLegacy #WomensHistoryMonth.
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On This Day (1865) the abolition of slavery in Texas is announced freeing slaves two years after the Emancipation Proclamation is signed. The day was called "Juneteenth" by the newly freed citizens. Learn more: #Juneteenth #ANationsStory.
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The events at the Capitol underscore the crying need for a renewed focus on #civiceducation, which provides the starting point for the conversations that we need to have across our divides if we are to move forward as a people.
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Chief Education Officer @GatorCitizen, shares the reassuring message that our resources will match the ever-changing range of needs we see developing across the country during this challenging time. #quaranteaching #sschat #homeschool
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Executive Director @louise_dube shares her appreciation for our teachers and provides insight into our mission to serve our community during this challenging time. #quaranteaching #coronavirus #sschat
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Our new elementary resources are here‼️ Explore the new Private i History Detectives curriculum today! #ElemSchool #EdChat
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Prepare for #ConstitutionDay on 9/17 by using our lessons, activities, games, and other teaching resources to unpack our Constitutional rights and explore with students how they can use those rights to make their voices heard.
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This new white paper outlines the challenges that civic education has faced when it comes to reaching all young people – especially youth of color – and offers suggestions for how to make civic education more equitable and relevant today. Read it here:
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Voting is habit-forming: when young people learn the voting process and vote they are more likely to do so when they are older. Learn more about youth voting from @CivicYouth #youthvote #studentvoice #CivXNow
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Voting is habit-forming: when young people learn the voting process and vote they are more likely to do so when they are older. Learn more about youth voting from @CivicYouth
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The K-12 Civic Education System Map is available! Americans came through in a big way for civics. Over 7,200 respondents uncovered 3 key catalysts for change. Thank you @CarnegieCorp @Hewlett_Found @McCormick_Fdn @peterlevine @Shugars & #CivXNow Coalition!
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We proudly partnered with @Nickelodeon and @attn to bring #WellVersed to life! Watch all of the videos on our website. @nickjr.
Musical series "Well Versed" brings fun lessons to life to teach kids about politics and history.
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Magna Carta, Montesquieu, the Mayflower, and more! This WebQuest takes students through history to the events, people, and documents that inspired the writers of the Constitution:
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Over the course of her career, Justice O’Connor grew concerned about a growing lack of understanding about our system of government and the disengagement that inevitably follows. Learn more about her here: #OConnorLegacy #edchat #sschat #SCOTUS
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