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iCivics

A nonprofit, nonpartisan platform founded in 2009 by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, offering free and engaging K–12 civics education resources—including interactive games, lesson plans, videos, simulations, and WebQuests. Serving over 9 million students and 145,000 educators annually, iCivics helps learners build civic knowledge, critical thinking, and democratic engagement—all aligned to state and national standards.

Lexandria

Lexandria is a digital humanities platform designed to reignite the American spirit in young people. It offers a comprehensive library of engaging textbooks, video series, quizzes, activity guides, and more—created in partnership with trusted educational organizations. The platform is ideal for educators and homeschooling parents seeking flexible, easy-to-use resources that save planning time and enhance student engagement. Its powerful educational engine automatically grades quizzes and tracks student progress, providing educators with instant, actionable insights to drive learning outcomes

Modern States

Modern States offers a library of college-level online courses—completely free—designed to prepare learners for College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams. Upon completing a course, learners receive a voucher for the corresponding CLEP exam at no cost, enabling them to earn transferable college credit at nearly 3,000 colleges and universities. Ideal for students, adult learners, and anyone seeking to accelerate their education, Modern States provides a scalable, accessible pathway to reduce time and expense in earning a degree.

Wild World of History

Wild World of History offers an award-winning, video-based homeschool history curriculum for grades 9–12, taught by Professor Larry Schweikart—an engaging historian and best-selling author. The program includes both American and World History courses, featuring ready-to-use video lessons, student and teacher guides, tests, hands-on activities, and AP exam preparation tools. It's designed to make history come alive, reduce lesson prep for parents, and build critical thinking through multimedia instruction.

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