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For me, civic education is the key to inspiring kids to want to stay involved in making a difference.

Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, U.S. Supreme Court

iCivics has helped my students to become better educated and comfortable with the functions of the United States government. They are now more engaged in the political process and exhibit confidence when discussing political issues.

Nathan McAlister, History Teacher, Kansas

With iCivics, you get to take charge and solve the nation’s problems, and you begin to really see how much of an impact you can make to the community, state, even country and make this country better.

Julie Lewelling, 13 years old (8th grade), Coronado, K-8, Tucson, AZ

I have worked to promote civic education for young people through iCivics. I consider engaging the next generations of citizens to be my most important work yet and my legacy.

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, U.S. Supreme Court [Ret.]

My students played “¿Tengo algún derecho?” and they absolutely loved it. After playing the Spanish version a few times, they were more successful when playing “Do I Have A Right?” in English.

Miriam Gonzerelli, Bilingual Language Arts, TOR Middle School, Stamford, CT

I love getting to play iCivics. It’s amazing how much your view changes when you’re the one to have to take care of the people; not the other way around. It opened up my mind about how much work it is to keep everyone happy and made me appreciate my government much more.

Kylie Ray, 7th grade, Waco, TX

I find the materials so engaging, relevant, and easy to understand – I now use iCivics as a central resource, and use the textbook as a supplemental tool. The games are invaluable for applying the concepts we learn in class. My seniors LOVE iCivics.

Lynna Landry , AP US History & Government / Economics Teacher and Department Chair, California

I have found that students are absolutely excited about playing the games. They love "winning" the games, via court trials, etc. Even the most reluctant readers are fighting over who has the highest score in "Do I Have A Right?" all while learning. It is amazing!

Gloria Darlington, Social Studies Teacher, Maryland

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ICIVICS BLOG & NEWS

5 Tips to Prepare for a Remote Classroom Due to Coronavirus

Mar 11, 2020

To help teachers support students during a school closure due to COVID-19, iCivics has put together remote classroom tips and game suggestions.

Updated Lesson Plans: Separate Student & Teacher PDFs

Mar 31, 2020

iCivics lesson plan formats adjusted to include both teacher-facing and student-facing versions.

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How to Structure a Virtual Classroom

Mar 23, 2020

iCivics Educator Network member, Jenifer Hitchcock (VA), shares her advice on how teachers can structure a virtual classroom and adapt to distance learning.

Branches of Power: Updated for 2020

Mar 23, 2020

Play iCivics' newly updated Branches of Power and add it to your remote learning toolbox during school closures.

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A Love Letter to Educators and Parents During School Closures

Mar 17, 2020

iCivics' Director of Social Engagement, Amber Coleman-Mortley, shares advice for those undertaking remote teaching and homeschooling.

Accessing iCivics Games: Preloaded on Devices Without Internet Access

Mar 17, 2020

A complete list of iCivics games that can be downloaded from the iTunes App Store or Google Play.

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2020 Census: Make Sure Your Students Know They Count

Mar 05, 2020

New iCivics lesson and printable infographic to teach what the census is, and why getting counted matters.

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Looking for election teaching tools? Find them at iCivics' Election HQ!

Mar 03, 2020

Teach about the presidential election process with iCivics games, print-and-go lesson plans, and new timely infographics.

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iCivics Launches First Ever Student-Led Social Media Campaign

Feb 26, 2020

#CivicsForUs, a social media effort led by the iCivics Youth As Civic Experts Network, will ask students across the country how civic education can be more relatable and equitable...

New Suffrage Resources for Women’s History Month

Feb 25, 2020

A new infographic, WebQuest, and DBQuest are available to teach about women’s suffrage and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment.

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Student Mock Trial: From the Classroom to the Courthouse

Feb 24, 2020

Social studies teacher, Deirdre O’Connor, describes how engaged her 8th grade students in a mock trial with iCivics curriculum.