Huddled beneath umbrellas on a drizzly day in our nation’s capital, the newest cohort of iCivics Youth Fellows sat in small groups at the edge of the Tidal Basin. Deep in conversation, they reflected on the words and legacies of some of America’s most influential voices, encountered through the surrounding

You’re a social studies teacher, and it’s time to teach the separation of powers. Easy peasy! The Separation of Powers is as fundamental a civics topic as can be found. No controversy here!! *record scratches* Don’t worry! I’ve got you covered. The first thing you want to do is consult

This guest blog post was written by Rachel Gärlick and Lynnie Lucas, close friends and young attorneys who, inspired by their own civic education, are now advocating for more and better civic education for school-age Americans. We met on the first day of law school and quickly bonded over a