Civic Learning

Civic learning does not end when we leave school. Civic education is a lifelong process, and many adults want to better understand government, public issues, and how to participate—but do not know where to begin. These resources offer approachable ways to continue learning, build civic knowledge and confidence, and find meaningful ways to take part in civic participation throughout life.

Featured Civic Learning Tool

Civics for Life

The Civics for Life Community App makes civic learning easy to build into everyday life. Through short lessons, quizzes, civic facts, respectful conversations, and practical tools, it offers approachable ways to strengthen your understanding of government, explore civic issues, and become more confident participating in your community. 

Created by the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy, Civics for Life brings civic education, civil discourse, and civic engagement together in one free, multigenerational learning community.

Get Civics for Life on Google Play

Download Civics for Life on the App Store

Civics Break

Civics Break — Bolch Judicial Institute at Duke Law

Civics Break is a free, nonpartisan civic education program designed to help adults better understand the judicial branch and its role in American democracy. Through three short, self-paced modules, participants explore the rule of law, the role of judges and courts, and how the judicial system connects to everyday civic life.

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Bolch Judicial Institute — Civics Break⁠