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iCivics Teacher Survey High-Level Summary Report

To support Civic Learning Week, this high-level summary of the 2026 iCivics Teacher Survey of 2,197 teachers to deliver timely, educator-centered findings that translate into clear insights on the state of civics education.

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14 Reasons Why Teaching Civics is Important Right Now

Teaching civics prepares students to be informed and engaged members of society. Students who experience high-quality civic education are more likely to complete college and develop employable skills (including communications and public speaking skills), vote and discuss policy issues at home, and volunteer and work on community issues. However, prioritizing

We Owe Our Deepest Appreciation to Our Nation’s Civics and History Teachers

As we approach the end of the 2020-2021 school year, we owe our nation’s civics and history teachers our deepest gratitude. This has undoubtedly been one of the most challenging school years in recent memory for all teachers, but amid cascading social and political crises, it has been particularly challenging

The Proof Is in: iCivics Games Strengthen Civic Knowledge and Dispositions

This year, we had 37,000 students test two of our best election games: Win the White House and Cast Your Vote. In the first, you are challenged to build a winning campaign for the presidency: strategic messaging, fundraising, and polling included! In the second, you must discover what it takes

Impact Stories

Saturnino Pajkos
Saturnino Pajkos
Student Saturnino Pajkos reflects on iCivics fellowship experience and civics in general.
Michael C. Martirone teaching lesson in classroom
Michael C. Martirone
High school teacher Michael Martirone reflects on his experience as part of the iCivics Educator Network.
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