ABOUT US

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, equitable civic education opportunities for each new generation.

High-quality civic education is:

Nonpartisan

Standards-aligned

Inclusive

Viewpoint-diverse

Accessible

“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

The mission of iCivics is to inspire young people to become informed and active citizens by providing interactive resources and educational games that teach fundamental principles of government, law, and civic responsibility. This approach to learning promotes a deeper understanding of democracy and encourages students to be active participants in their communities, providing a well-rounded education that prepares them for future civic engagement.

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News and Insights

New Online Game Uses the Eve of the Revolution to Teach Critical-Thinking Skills to Upper Elementary School Students

Uncovering Loyalties with Colonial Williamsburg challenges students to determine who in 1774 Williamsburg is a Patriot and who is a Loyalist by engaging with young people from multiple perspectives. WILLIAMSBURG,

New Collection of Resources Teaches Students How to Verify Online Information

Civic Digital Literacy, developed by the Digital Inquiry Group and iCivics, is a collection of nonpartisan, evidence-based resources to help middle and high school students learn how to navigate misinformation,

iCivics and the White House Historical Association Launch “Brief the Chief,” a New Digital Game Showing Students How Presidents Throughout History Relied on Multiple Perspectives to Make Difficult Choices

Developed in consultation with top historians and educational games experts, Brief the Chief gives students insight into American history by teaching them how Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Lyndon B.

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.