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Inspiring a Passion for Civic Life and Learning

Founded in 2009 by Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, iCivics is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to advancing civic learning by providing educators and students with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to embrace and engage in our civic life together. We empower educators and lead the movement to make civic education a nationwide priority so all young people have the confidence to shape the world around them and believe in our country’s future.

Our Commitment

iCivics is committed to providing high-quality, nonpartisan civic education opportunities for each new generation.

High-quality civic education is:

Nonpartisan

Standards-aligned

Inclusive

Viewpoint-diverse

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“We must arm today’s young people with innovative civic education that is relevant to them. Bringing high-quality civics to every school in every state of our union is the only way that the next generations will become effective citizens and leaders.”

Sandra Day O’Connor

iCivics Founder and Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice

Why Civics

When young people understand their role in shaping our country, they have greater faith in it.

Advancing Civic Learning in Policy and Practice

iCivics works to inspire young people for informed civic engagement by providing interactive resources, educational games, and project-based curricula that teach fundamental principles of government, law, and civic responsibility. This approach to learning promotes a deeper understanding of democracy, providing a well-rounded education that prepares them for their roles in our self-governing society.

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News and Insights

iCivics Investigation Declaration Game Wins GEE! Award

iCivics’ newest game, Investigation Declaration, won the Formal Learning category at the annual GEE! Learning Game Awards, which recognize excellence in educational game design. Winners were announced on Aug. 21

New online game from iCivics and The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation teaches how the Declaration of Independence inspired a wave of global change

On the eve of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Investigation Declaration puts students on a sleuth crime-solving quest that explores the principles of the

iCivics and Bill of Rights Institute Launch Civic Star Challenge, a Nationwide Initiative to Honor America’s 250th Birthday

Civic Star Challenge will give educators the opportunity to win more than $200,000 in prizes by integrating themes from the Declaration of Independence into their teaching, with the goal of

Invest in iCivics Today

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.