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Scope and Sequence for All Grade Levels are Here!

Jun 01, 2023

Whether you enjoy finding opportunities within a well-structured sequence of resources or prefer looking around for pieces and bits that can be jigsawed together, our Scope & Sequ

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iCivics Calls for Greater Investment in Civic Education Following Release of National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) on Civics

May 03, 2023

As “The Nation’s Report Card” shows that only 22 percent of eighth graders in the United States were deemed proficient or better in civics, iCivics calls for greater prioritization of civic education to sustain and strengthen our nation’s constitutional democracy.

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Infographics + Infografías = Visual Literacy for All!

Apr 06, 2023

A picture says a thousand words, and our infographics have a lot to say! So what, exactly, is an infographic?

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Annual Gameplay Giveaway is Open!

Apr 03, 2023

Who’s ready to win iCivics swag? The Annual Gameplay Giveaway is open!

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Blog Post

First National Civic Learning Week Recap

Mar 30, 2023

Earlier this month, we hosted the first national Civic Learning Week, a celebration of civic learning, civi

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News Story

Civics for Democracy: Civics with Ben Sheehan

Mar 10, 2023

iCivics Chief Education Officer Emma Humphries talks civic education with Ben Sheehan, award-winning executive producer, formerly with the YouTube channel Funny or Die, and author of

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iCivics and National Council for the Social Studies Call for Renewed Focus as New RAND Corporation Report Shows Lack of Infrastructure for K–5 Social Studies

Mar 07, 2023

Released during Civic Learning Week, “The Missing Infrastructure for Elementary (K–5) Social Studies Instruction” shows that more supports are

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New High School Executive Branch Lessons & Activities Added to Unit

Feb 13, 2023

The president is the most central figure within the U.S. government. What are the powers, purpose, and limitations of the presidency and the executive branch?

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Political Law Advocate and Compliance Expert Benjamin L. Ginsberg Joins iCivics Board of Directors

Jan 12, 2023

Ginsberg, co-chair of the Election Official Legal Defense Network, is a renowned political law advocate who served as national counsel to both

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National Endowment for the Humanities Invests $1.7 Million in the Implementation of Roadmap to Educating for American Democracy

Jan 10, 2023

NEH will provide $1.7M in support of research, professional development, community building, and EAD implementation with the largest portion of funding

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