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¡Vamos a jugar! Let’s play!

Mar 31, 2022

iCivics celebrates National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy month

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A Touch of SCOTUS: 9 New Cases Added to Landmark Library

Mar 28, 2022

I’ve always loved teaching cases from the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in my U.S. History or Government classes.

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News Story

An extraordinary investment in civic education at a pivotal moment

Mar 21, 2022

At a moment when the need for better civic education has never been more clear, philanthropists MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett stepped up and gave iCivics the largest single donation the organization has ever received.

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Help Our Fellows Learn About the State of Civic Education

Mar 17, 2022

How do you define “civics” or “civic education”?

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Product Announcement

New Curriculum Unit: The Legal Reference Library

Mar 09, 2022

Sometimes the textbook definition isn’t enough.

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Teaching About the Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Using Convene the Council to Bring Foreign Policy to Life

Feb 28, 2022

How do you teach students about what is happening in Ukraine?

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News Story

iCivics and the Council on Foreign Relations Release New Game to Teach Students Fundamentals of Foreign Policy

Feb 27, 2022

Convene the Council places students in the White House Situation Room and teaches the delicate balance between foreign and domestic needs, making foreign policy fun and accessible for all students.

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New Game, New Partnership: Promoting Global Civics with the Council on Foreign Relations

Feb 25, 2022

As global tensions rise in Europe and the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, there is an increased urgency to help students build an understanding of U.S. foreign policy.

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Preparing for AP Tests with iCivics

Feb 16, 2022

As a former Advanced Placement History teacher, I can confidently say that one of the most essential skills for our students is comprehensive source analysis. The College Board AP History (U.S., World, European) exams in May require students to analyze sources for both the multiple choice and writing portions of the exam. In addition to being able to summarize a document, students in AP courses need to “HIPP” the document to analyze things like historical context, intended audience, point of view, and purpose. And iCivics is here to help make sure all students have the preparation to meet that rigorous demand!

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14 Reasons Why Teaching Civics is Important Right Now

Feb 14, 2022

Teaching civics prepares students to be informed and engaged members of society.

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