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O'Connor family

An Insight on Civics from the O’Connor Family

Luke O’Connor, grandson of iCivics founder and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, sat down to talk with his father and iCivics board member Jay O’Connor about Justice O’Connor’s legacy regarding the importance of civic education.

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Our mom, Sandra Day O’Connor, knew something about politics that America forgot
Jay and Scott O'Connor reflect on the legacy of their mom, Sandra Day O'Connor, and her dedication to civic education for all.
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iCivics Educator Network Grows to More Than 350 Civics and History Teachers

iCivics, the country’s largest provider of civic education curriculum today announced that it has added 134 new members to its Educator Network. The iCivics Educator Network is made up of more than 350 civics, history, government, and social studies teachers from almost every state in the nation who serve as

The Need for Multiple Perspectives in Civics

In mid-November, when I was in first grade, my mother visited my classroom to share knowledge on Indigenous people, and specifically, our Narragansett tribe. As one of the few Native students in school, my mom’s presentation was essential for adding Indigenous voices to the curriculum. Aside from this experience, Native

Impact Stories

Cast Your Vote and Growing Informed Voters 

As a middle school civics teacher, not only do I need to teach the importance of voting like my high school colleagues, but I have to do it four or more years before the students will even be eligible to register. This makes holding their interest more difficult. I have

Amanda Donley
Student Amanda Donley reflects on the importance of civic education today.
Shari Conditt
Veteran teacher Shari Conditt reflects on the value of civic education, and what that looks like in the classroom.
Saturnino Pajkos
Student Saturnino Pajkos reflects on iCivics fellowship experience and civics in general.
Michael Martirone
Michael C. Martirone
High school teacher Michael Martirone reflects on his experience as part of the iCivics Educator Network.
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