America's 100 Docs

New Online Game Celebrates U.S. History

PA Civics is partnering with the National Archives Foundation and history, civics, and education organizations across the country for a one-of-a-kind online history game – America's 100 Docs. This is the first nationwide opportunity for all Americans to get involved in celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

America’s 100 Docs invites all Americans – history buffs, students, gamers, sports enthusiasts, and everyone in between – to take 100 of the country’s most historically significant records and vote for their top picks. Your votes will help determine the top 16 documents that make it to a final voting challenge in early 2026, when only ONE will be voted as America’s most significant document.

The National Archives Foundation invites you to be a part of the action – visit 100docs.vote to play today.

Virtual PD July 24th, organized by PA Civics and NCC

On Thursday, July 24, the National Constitution Center and PA Civics will offer a virtual professional development titled Keystone Connections: Pennsylvania’s Civic Legacy From the Founding Era to Today.

This event will feature engaging scholar talks, hands-on primary source workshops, ready-to-use classroom tools, and inspiring examples of student voice in action to explore Pennsylvania’s enduring civic legacy—from its founding-era ideals to its role in shaping American democracy today. PA Civics partners will be leading sessions. Register here to receive the zoom link.

Contact Madison Steele (msteele@constitutioncenter.org) with questions. 

Sailing into America's 250th

New PA Civics member izzit.org is sponsoring a PD to help western PA social studies teachers prepare for America’s 250th anniversary with a free one-day, in-person experience on Aug. 12th from 8:30a to 2:30p at the Erie Maritime Museum.

This engaging event includes a dynamic PD session on civics, history, and economics, eligible for a certificate of completion. Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided throughout the day.

Leave with fresh ideas, new resources, and classroom-ready ways to explore the

legacy—and future—of the American story. Register here.

Philly educators: Get a Side Hustle with C70

C70 is seeking a passionate and motivated individual to join our team as a part-time community educator to work directly with K-12 children in after-school programs across Philadelphia.

C70 works with partners to bring our Democracy for Kids program to young people. Democracy for Kids gives children basic civic skills like creative inquiry, community problem-solving, and using their voice. These programs illustrate many ways that young people can become engaged citizens in their community.

See the full job description and how to apply here.