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Empower Students to Become Active Citizens During Civics Week in New York, March 8-12

Mar 08, 2021

New York schools celebrate Civics Week March 8-12! Here are resources to empower, engage, and educate your students on what it takes to become an active citizen.

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Product Announcement

New DBQuest on Historical Monuments & Meaning

Mar 03, 2021

iCivics has released a new DBQuest on Historical Monuments & Meaning to help students analyze primary sources of the past and connect them with the present.

 

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News Story

Education and Philanthropy Leaders Larry Kramer, Andrea Foggy-Paxton, and Gerard Robinson Join iCivics' Board of Directors

Feb 23, 2021

Kramer, Foggy-Paxton, and Robinson will play a critical role in iCivics’ expanded scope to help create an American school system that is committed to providing high-quality civic education to all students.

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News Story

iCivics, XanEdu Partner to Provide Students with Workbooks to Meet the New Massachusetts Civics Project Requirement

Feb 05, 2021

iCivics has partnered with custom content publisher XanEdu to help Massachusetts students discover the power of creating positive change.

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

Feb 04, 2021

Assessment results from our election games make a strong case for game-based learning. 

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News Story

Educating for American Democracy National Forum

Feb 04, 2021

Join us at the National Forum on March 2, 2021 for the official release of the Educating for American Democracy Roadmap and Report.

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Blog Post

Black History Month: Lesson Plans and Resources for the Classroom

Feb 01, 2021

With the arrival of Black History Month, iCivics has gathered resources to engage students during February and year-round.

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News Story

iCivics and Kami Partner to Provide Educators With Accessible, Interactive Digital Lessons for Teaching Civics

Jan 26, 2021

Kami has transformed iCivics’ lesson plans into digitally assignable activities that make the curriculum tailor-made for use during the extension of remote learning and at a time when civics lessons are in-demand.

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The First 100 Days and Beyond: Lesson Plans and Classroom Resources for Teaching the Executive Branch

Jan 15, 2021

To mark the beginning of a new presidency, use these resources to teach the first 100 days and the road beyond.

 

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Teaching About January 6, 2021: Resources for Classroom Conversations Surrounding the Capitol Siege

Jan 12, 2021

iCivics has rounded up resources for teachers to have meaningful classroom discussions surrounding the Capitol siege.

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