Institute of American Civics

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K–12 Programs

“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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Educational Resources

The Institute of American Civics offers open educational resources for K-12 teachers and higher education instructors. These resources emphasize primary sources, civic literacy, active learning, and engagement, and include recorded lectures and partner links.

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