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Institute of American Civics Expands Constitution Day Programming Across Tennessee
Thousands of Tennessee students and educators will engage with the U.S. Constitution this fall through classroom resources, school programs, teacher…
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Yuval Levin Joins UT’s Institute of American Civics Board of Fellows
Distinguished Support Further Positions IAC as a Leading National Model for Civic Education Yuval Levin, a scholar of American institutions,…
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The Conversation: Mail ballot mirages aren’t fraud, but mail ballot fraud isn’t a complete myth
How do mail ballots shape election results, and where do common misconceptions about the counting process come from? In this…
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Should the U.S. Pursue a Second Constitutional Convention?
At the Florida State University Institute for Governance and Civics, Morgan Marietta engaged in a lively, respectful debate with constitutional…
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UT’s Institute of American Civics To Expand Tennessee Civics Academy Statewide
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Institute of American Civics will expand civics education across the state by hosting its Tennessee Civics Academy at three…
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The Conversation: Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship will depend on its interpretation of one key phrase
The Supreme Court on Dec. 5, 2025, agreed to review the long-simmering controversy over birthright citizenship. It will likely hand down…
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US Department of Education Awards Over $2 Million to UT’s Institute of American Civics
he University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Institute of American Civics will expand civics education across the state by hosting its Tennessee Civics Academy at three…
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The Conversation: Supreme Court opens with cases on voting rights, tariffs, gender identity and campaign finance to test the limits of a constitutional revolution
The most influential cases before the U.S. Supreme Court this term, which begins on Oct. 6, 2025, reflect the cultural…
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Dunn co-authors new report, Experiential Civic Learning for American Democracy–A Portrait of the Field
Institute of American Civics (IAC) Executive Director Josh Dunn co-authored a new report Experiential Civic Learning for American Democracy. Drawing on…
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UT’s Institute of American Civics to host 125 teachers for TN Civics Academy
In a major initiative to strengthen civic education across the state, the Institute of American Civics at the University of…