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“The practice of democracy is not passed down through the gene pool. It must be taught and learned anew by each generation of citizens.” —Justice Sandra Day O’Connor

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Tennessee Civics Academy

The Institute of American Civics’ TN Civics Academy is a premier annual collaborative conference for K – 12 government, history, and social science teachers.

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