OUR COMMITMENT TO PARENTS

iCivics works to ensure every student in America receives a quality and engaging civic education and graduates from high school well prepared and enthusiastic for citizenship. Our funders include individuals and organizations committed to effective civic education as essential for the health of our constitutional democracy. Learn more by visiting Our Supporters page. iCivics adheres to strict editorial independence and does not allow funders to guide curriculum decisions or direct specific findings.

iCivics is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization championing equitable, nonpartisan civic education so that the practice of democracy is learned by each new generation. We believe that constitutional democracy is made stronger through the act of civil discourse across a range of viewpoints. Our commitment to high-quality civic education means that our materials reflect the experiences and contributions of various peoples, engaging across a plurality of viewpoints.

iCivics founded CivXNow, a national cross-partisan coalition of over 300 organizations focused on improving our nation’s K-12 in- and out-of-school civic education. The coalition supports bipartisan legislation on both the federal and state levels.

iCivics is firmly committed to respecting the privacy rights of all visitors to our website atwww.icivics.org or any successor website. Learn more by reading our Privacy Policy. 

Educators and scholars who are experts in their fields are involved throughout the development of iCivics materials, from the expertise of iCivics’ educator-staff to practitioners and subject-matter experts in early-stage development to final review by the iCivics Independent Review Council. Scholars ensure the highest levels of accuracy and academic rigor, and practitioners ensure our materials meet the needs of educators and their students in today’s classrooms.

The iCivics Independent Review Council is composed of well-respected scholars, thought leaders, and practitioners representing a range of viewpoints. They help ensure the fidelity of iCivics resources to our core brand values, pedagogical principles, focusing on accuracy, contextuality, objectivity, and political balance.

Parents can explore the iCivics library by visiting the Teach Page on our site.Here, parents can browse the full inventory of civic education resources iCivics provides educators. Keep in mind that all of our materials are made in a way that teachers can customize them for their local needs. In order to access the full suite of resources, you must create an account and select “Parent” under the educator categories.

Learning—particularly civic learning—goes beyond the classroom. iCivics games are free and accessible from anywhere online. This provides a great opportunity for families, parents, and caregivers to be involved in their child’s learning, discussing the civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions gained through gameplay and related learning. We encourage parents and caregivers to play our games and extend their child’s learning by discussing the various topics that arise and inspiring continued exploration, study, and critical thinking. Checkout our Activities to support civic learning at home for more information.

We are consistently validated by good evidence. Independent research confirms our resources produce clear and tangible benefits to students – even after controlling for gender, ethnicity, and socio-economic status. Even more promising: over half the students that play our games in school play them again at home on their own time. Our materials improve students’ civic knowledge, civic attitudes, and core literacy skills. Students are challenged to learn and engage with the material, and have fun in the process. New evidence is pointing to the power of matching iCivics games with authentic civic engagement experiences. Learn more on our Proven Impact page.