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Best nonpartisan homeschool civics curriculum

Most homeschool civics and economics courses teach from a stated viewpoint. Only one full course on our list aims to stay nonpartisan: Constitution 101, which is free. iCivics and Khan Academy, listed as supplements, also aim to stay nonpartisan.

Updated September 2026 · 14 programs compared · rankings from our published scoring rules

Every child is different. Add your child's grade, the viewpoint you want and what you want to study for a personal ranking.

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What matters for a nonpartisan approach

Look for courses that show opposing views. Constitution 101 shows contrasting opinions instead of pushing one.

Check what is covered. The nonpartisan options on our list are mostly Constitution or government only, so economics needs a second course.

Plan for discussion. These courses lean on primary sources and conversation more than workbooks.

Our top 1 for a nonpartisan approach

  1. Constitution 101 (National Constitution Center)

    A free, nonpartisan one-semester online course on the Constitution, with 15 modules of video, readings and tests

    • Nonpartisan; shows opposing views
    • In-depth Constitution course
    • Watch for: academically demanding
    Grades 9th–12thOnline modules with video, readings, vocabulary, graphic organizers and a 20-question testCost: $0: free online course

Questions parents ask

Is any civics curriculum truly neutral?

No curriculum is perfectly neutral. Constitution 101 and iCivics aim to be nonpartisan, and we tag each program with the viewpoint publishers and reviewers describe.

Can I use these with a religious curriculum?

Yes. Constitution 101 is described as secular but Christian-friendly, and many families pair it with a faith-based economics course.

Are they free?

Constitution 101, iCivics and Khan Academy are free. See the free guide for details.

Are there more nonpartisan options?

Yes, as supplements: iCivics (free games and lessons) and Khan Academy's government and economics courses both aim to stay nonpartisan, but neither is a full course with tests and a credit on its own.

How this list is made: each program is scored against the needs above using features documented in parent reviews and publisher materials (sources are listed in each program's profile). It's a starting point, not medical, legal or educational advice.