OUR COMMITMENT TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS

iCivics partners with school districts to offer a differentiated, flexible suite of professional learning experiences to meet the diverse needs of today's teachers and leaders. Some services we offer include strategic planning, implementation, coaching, and virtual synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities to create opportunities for educators that will shift practice and improve student outcomes.

Educators and scholars who are experts in their fields are involved throughout the development of iCivics materials, from the expertise of iCivics’ educator-staff to practitioners and subject-matter experts in early-stage development to final review by the iCivics Independent Review Council. Scholars ensure the highest levels of accuracy and academic rigor, and practitioners ensure our materials meet the needs of educators and their students in today’s classrooms.

iCivics and its trusted research partners work closely with each school district’s Internal Review Boards to ensure proper permissions are granted before any data is collected and, more importantly, to protect the rights and welfare of all students, educators, and staff. If you have additional questions, please submit a support ticket.

iCivics is currently in the process of piloting its U.S. History 1 core curriculum with select school districts across the country. iCivics’ U.S. History 1 curriculum is a core curriculum for eighth grade students that explores the story of the United States of America from 1580 to 1877. It is an inquiry-based curriculum built in collaboration with expert educators, historians, and practitioners from across the nation to develop deeper learning and civic reasoning. It is aligned with state standards, and districts and teachers can customize it to the needs of every state, community, and classroom. The curriculum is divided into 8 units. Each unit is designed to help students achieve mastery over an important topic in U.S. History so that they can understand the origins of and feel a connection with this country.

iCivics values an inquiry approach to civic educationthat inspires students to learn by asking questions and seeking answers through the exploration of primary sources—including, but not limited to, the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution—that cover a broad array of experiences, contributions, and perspectives of the many groups that constitute American society. Importantly, an inquiry approach also makes room for students' voices, experiences, and perspectives.

iCivics is committed to providing excellence in civic and history education for ALL students, ensuring that deep content knowledge and skill development are provided regardless of a student’s race, ethnicity, gender, or income level. Our materials do not advocate for students to develop a particular view about historical events, but rather present primary sources by which students can work to build a deeper understanding of historical periods and how our plural, yet shared, story came together.

Our materials are designed to meet students where they are, and they make space for teachers and learners to contribute from their own understanding and experience to productive conversation. They do this so that all students see themselves reflected in our history, and so students can develop a sense of pride and patriotism.

iCivics works to ensure every student in America receives a quality and engaging civic education and graduates from high school well prepared and enthusiastic for citizenship. Our funders include individuals and organizations committed to effective civic education as essential for the health of our constitutional democracy. Learn more by visiting Our Supporters page. iCivics adheres to strict editorial independence and does not allow funders to guide curriculum decisions or direct specific findings.

iCivics is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization championing equitable, nonpartisan civic education so that the practice of democracy is learned by each new generation. We believe that constitutional democracy is made stronger through the act of civil discourse across a range of viewpoints. Our commitment to high-quality civic education means that our materials reflect the experiences and contributions of various peoples, engaging across a plurality of viewpoints.

iCivics founded CivXNow, a national cross-partisan coalition of over 300 organizations focused on improving our nation’s K-12 in and out-of-school civic education. The coalition supports bipartisan legislation on both the federal and state levels.

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Educators and scholars who are experts in their fields are involved throughout the development of iCivics materials, from the expertise of iCivics’ educator-staff to practitioners and subject-matter experts in early-stage development to final review by the iCivics Independent Review Council. Scholars ensure the highest levels of accuracy and academic rigor, and practitioners ensure our materials meet the needs of educators and their students in today’s classrooms.

The iCivics Independent Review Council is composed of well-respected scholars, thought leaders, and practitioners representing a range of viewpoints. They help ensure the fidelity of iCivics resources to our core brand values, pedagogical principles, focusing on accuracy, contextuality, objectivity, and political balance.

Parents can explore the iCivics library by visiting the Teach Page on our site.Here, parents can browse the full inventory of civic education resources iCivics provides educators. Keep in mind that all of our materials are made in a way that teachers can customize them for their local needs.

Learning—particularly civic learning—goes beyond the classroom. iCivics games are free and accessible from anywhere online. This provides a great opportunity for families, parents, and caregivers to be involved in their child’s learning, discussing the civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions gained through gameplay and related learning. We encourage parents and caregivers to play our games and extend their child’s learning by discussing the various topics that arise and inspiring continued exploration, study, and critical thinking. Checkout our Activities to support civic learning at home for more information.

We are consistently validated by good evidence. Independent research confirms our resources produce clear and tangible benefits to students – even after controlling for gender, ethnicity, and socio-economic status. Even more promising: over half the students that play our games in school play them again at home on their own time. Our materials improve students’ civic knowledge, civic attitudes, and core literacy skills. Students are challenged to learn and engage with the material, and have fun in the process. New evidence is pointing to the power of matching iCivics games with authentic civic engagement experiences. Learn more on our Proven Impact page.