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Revitalizing Non-partisan Civics Education with iCivics.org Chief Louise Dubé

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Jan 22, 2024
Louise Dubé, CEO of iCivics and former lawyer/ed-tech leader, leads national nonpartisan civics efforts. She discusses why civics must be taught early and throughout life. She covers research showing students spark family political talk, digital literacy and fact-checking in classrooms, scaling civics through policy, and ways communities can strengthen democratic participation.
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INSIGHT

Democracy Must Be Taught

  • Democracy requires deliberate teaching because it doesn't arise naturally from human behavior.
  • Civics helps people learn collaboration and conflict resolution needed for self-government.
ANECDOTE

How iCivics Started For A CEO

  • Louise Dubé first noticed iCivics because her son brought home the game Win the White House as homework and loved it.
  • That classroom assignment convinced her the platform could engage students where other edtech failed.
ANECDOTE

Working With Sandra Day O'Connor

  • Louise traveled with Sandra Day O'Connor for years after being hired and learned her convictions firsthand.
  • O'Connor emphasized that civics must be active: 'Kids know, but they must do.'
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