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Celebrate 250 years of American history
Something special happens when we have confidence in our democracy.
And every time we do, our nation gets stronger.
We put more faith, trust, and belief in one another.
We spark a more virtuous cycle toward a future we can all believe in.
That’s the promise of our nation.
And it starts here.
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We empower educators with resources that build the knowledge, skills, and dispositions students need for informed civic participation.
We advance policy at the state and national levels to make civic education a priority for the health and strength of our nation.
We invite and engage a diverse network of learners and leaders in the movement for high-quality civic education.
We evaluate and share evidence-based findings that demonstrate the value and impact of civic education for our country’s future.
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Student/Youth Fellow
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Adult Education Instructor
Inspiring a passion for civic learning so young people can shape the world around them and believe in our country’s future
Sandra Day O’Connor
iCivics Founder and Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice
News and Insights

MINNESOTA TEACHER MEGAN THOMPSON WINS $10,000 CIVIC STAR CHALLENGE GOLD PRIZE
Thousands of educators from all 50 states participated in the Civic Star Challenge, an initiative of the Bill of Rights Institute and iCivics to teach themes of the Declaration of Independence in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.

“We Declare!” Challenge Launches to Engage Mass 8th Graders in Civics in Celebration of the Nation’s 250th Anniversary
8th grade students across the Commonwealth are invited to bring the Declaration of Independence to life through a statewide video competition for the opportunity to win scholarships and other prizes

Bill of Rights Institute and iCivics Announce Second Round of Winners in Civic Star Challenge, a Nationwide A250 Initiative
Sixty-three educators have been awarded $300 each for integrating themes from the Declaration of Independence into their teaching in the lead-up to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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iCivics works to ensure high-quality civic education opportunities are available for every student in the United States, preparing them for informed engagement in our nation’s self-governing society.
With your support, that vision is within our reach. Today, up to 145,000 teachers and 9 million students in all 50 states utilize iCivics’ innovative and free resources. Your tax-deductible donation helps us further our reach and deepen our impact, ensuring the practice of democracy is learned and embraced by each new generation.