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Civic Education

Teaching the Election Blog Post No. 3: The Ugly

NOVEMBER 01, 2016

Teaching the Election: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly A Fall Blog Series Featuring BrainPOP and iCivics:

Civic Education

Civic Education on Talk Radio This Week

OCTOBER 27, 2016

As the election draws near, there has been an expressed interest in how we might improve civic knowledge, civic participation, and civic education in the United States. Here are two great radio interviews with the leadership from Teaching for Democracy Alliance members, iCivics and CIRCLE.

Civic Action Civic Education

Why Civics Needs a Spotlight Right Now

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Louise Dubé, Executive Director iCivics Susan Griffin, former Executive Director NCSS

Justice O'Connor

Justice O'Connor Op-Ed in Cosmopolitan

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Civic Action

U.S. Department of Education Secretary John King on Civic Education

OCTOBER 19, 2016

U.S. Department of Education Secretary John King delivered remarks to the National Press Club in Washington, DC. at 1pm.

Events

Calling All Student Artist! iCivics Holiday Card Competition

OCTOBER 06, 2016

The holiday season is right around the corner, and iCivics is looking for student artwork to include in this year's holiday cards! Artwork should reflect the student’s perspective on peace and civic engagement. The winner will have their art displayed on our printed and electronic holiday cards.

Games

How Can We Make Civic Education Fun?

OCTOBER 05, 2016

A Conversation Between Carrie Ray-Hill, Director of Content at iCivics and Gloria Li, UF | Bob Graham Center Intern

Civic Education

Teaching the Election Blog Post No. 2: The Bad

OCTOBER 04, 2016

Teaching the Election: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly A Fall Blog Series Featuring BrainPOP and iCivics:

Events

Justice Sotomayor Honored at the 29th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

iCivics Board Member, Associate Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, was honored with the Leadership Award at the 29th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards. The Hispanic Heritage Awards is a celebration to honor those celebrities, community activists, innovators, business leaders, and others who contribute to the enrichment of American culture while celebrating the richness of their Hispanic heritage.

Events

Fast Forward Women Leadership Forum

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Saturday, September 17th, 2016, 500 people attended the FastForward Women's Leadership Forum, co-hosted by iCivics and Seneca Women at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. It was an evening of amazing conversations about women, power, and purpose, featuring remarks from fashion icon and philanthropist, Diane von Furstenberg, as well as Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of U.N. Women.