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iCivics exists to engage students in meaningful civic learning. We provide teachers with well-writte
Overview
Location
United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2009
Mentions in press and media 18
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| Jun 19, 2026 | At 250, the Declaration of Independence still sparks hard questions in class | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Greg Toppo for The 74 Among longtime history teacher Karalee Wong Nakatsuka’s most prized possessions are two nearly identical T-shirts with very different meanings. One comes from Philadelphia’... |
| May 15, 2026 | Minnesota Teacher Megan Thompson Wins $10,000 Civic Star Challenge Top Prize | Thousands of educators participated in the Civic Star Challenge, teaching themes of the Declaration of Independence during America’s 250th anniversary. To support students professionally without inserting myself politically, I offered prima... |
| Apr 6, 2026 | - | WASHINGTON, April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As America prepares to celebrate its 250th Anniversary, a three-part national contest series asks students from across the United States to express their vision of the future of American democracy t... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Civics Takes Center Stage in 2026 | Julie Silverbrook, a lawyer and now vice president of civic education at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, can trace what she calls her “civic spark” to two key moments in her childhood. The first was when her parents took h... |
| Jan 26, 2023 | Resources for Black History Month | February marks Black History Month and the Maine Department of Education is sharing a collection of resources to help educators integrate Black history into the curriculum, not only this month but on a regular basis. Resources to Support Bl... |
| Sep 27, 2022 | Three state officers face policy pitfalls | Several statewide officials’ policies are coming under scrutiny as California’s Nov. 8 general election inches closer, heightening the possible political implications. First up: Attorney General Rob Bonta was dealt a major blow Monday, when... |
| Oct 13, 2021 | Project TEAL to Host an Education Equity Lobbying Campaign October 18-22 in Support of the Making Education Affordable and Accessible Act of 2021 (S.2620/H.R.4090) | It is my belief that if students are openly encouraged to participate in the political system from a young age, they are not only more likely to continue their political involvement in the future, but also engage in respectful dialogue with... |
| Nov 2, 2020 | How to Help Teachers and Students Navigate Election Anxiety and Noise | It’s been described as the most important election of our lifetime. And it’s happening as an ongoing pandemic keeps schools and businesses closed, as police brutality and racial injustice spur protests in the streets, and as the civic pilla... |
| Oct 29, 2020 | Elections Unlock Teachable Moments | Learning about politics of the past can help young people understand today's elections and current ... [+] events.getty |
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FAQ about iCivics
When was iCivics founded?
iCivics was founded in 2009.
What has the press written about iCivics?
Parsers VC has collected 18 articles mentioning iCivics, among them “At 250, the Declaration of Independence still sparks hard questions in class” (Jun 19, 2026) and “Minnesota Teacher Megan Thompson Wins $10,000 Civic Star Challenge Top Prize” (May 15, 2026).
Is iCivics still active?
Yes, iCivics is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 8, 2026.