When we sunsetted the Flash version of our game People’s Pie last year, we received a flood of inquiries from teachers asking when their favorite game to teach about taxes and the federal budget would be back. We’re thrilled to announce a new and improved version with Spanish translation and EL/ML supports will be available later this fall!
My students love learning and they excel academically. And recently, I discovered that they also have a flair for the dramatic. It was the beginning of the school year. As part of the Civic Star Challenge, I adapted a unit created by my mentor Jeannie Holloway. The goal was to
I’m the only teacher in Baltimore County Public Schools focused solely on Homeland Security. I sometimes describe the subject as “social studies with all the lessons coming from the last 30 years.” We mainly focus on the government response to threats – foreign, domestic, natural, and man-made. My classes are
Dear Educators, They say it’s cheesy to start a letter with a pun, but honestly? I think you all are just grate. 🧀 As we kick off Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8, 2026), we want to take a moment to pause and recognize the heart of our iCivics community: you!
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