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Whether you never had civics in school or simply want to brush up, Civics 101 is here for you!

Civics 101 is a free, online comprehensive compilation of easy, accessible micro-lessons designed to provide every American citizen with the civic knowledge and skills necessary for active participation in our democracy.

Our new, free, online resource answers questions about and helps Americans navigate the presidential primaries.

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Civics 101

The new series, Elections and How They Work, covers topics such as the rights and responsibilities of voting, and more.

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New Evidence on Trickle-Down and Trickle-Up Influences in Civic Education and Engagement uses K-12, birth, and voting records for over 580,000 students to compile descriptive evidence on how trickle-down and trickle-up socialization influences civic engagement.

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Welcome to Civics for Life

Civics is the study of the rights and duties of citizenship. Civics for Life is our multigenerational online resource center for civics education, civil discourse and civic engagement. Our free, online lifelong learning platform fills the civics knowledge gap for countless Americans.

Civics for Life Quarterly, Volume 2, Issue 3

The research is clear: study after study shows that we Americans don't know civics. This is especially the ...

Public Square | Electoral College

Our virtual Public Square was a dynamic discussion on the Electoral College. Those who may not have been able to join ...

November 2024 General Election: How Are Secretaries of State Preparing Nationwide?

50 states are each in charge of their elections. Join the O'Connor Institute and National Association of Secretaries ...

Citizens Guide to the General Election 2024

This guide provides state-level information on election deadlines, voter registration, which races are on the ballot, and more.

Civics 101: Micro-Lessons for Multigenerational Learners

Whether you never had civics in school or simply want to brush up, Civics 101 is here for ...

Youth Civics Education Programs

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