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Legislatures and Elections
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| News Highlights: Legislatures & Elections | Standing Committees | A-Z Issues & NCSL Contacts | Bill Information | Other Resources |
 2012 Legislative Sessions by Convening Date
Check to see when legislatures meet in 2012. Legislative sessions are listed in convening date order. More
Supreme Court Takes on Federalism Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear three major cases this year dealing with federalism. In this video, NCSL's Susan Frederick explains how they may affect states. More
Top 12 Legislative Issues of 2012
NCSL highlights some of the top issues that will dominate the legislative agenda in 2012. Find out more about these pressing issues in this article from State Legislatures. More
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| NCSL Programs Overview | Legislatures: Organization, Procedure & Facilities | Legislator & Legislative Staff Data | Elections & Campaigns | Redistricting | Ethics |
| Legislative Leaders | Women's Legislative Network | International Programs | Trust for Representative Democracy | Legislators Back to School Program |
America's Legislators Back to School Program Kicks-off its Twelfth Year!
 Roughly 1,200 state lawmakers grab their notebooks, classroom handouts and educational videos and head off to school for America’s Legislators Back to School Program. More
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Back to School Program Materials
NCSL makes available publication and video resource materials for high school, middle/junior high school and elementary school students to be used by state legislators visiting classrooms in conjunction with the America's Legislators Back to School Program. More
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State Coordinators for America's Legislators Back to School Program
 Leaders in each state have appointed state legislative coordinators to implement a plan for the America's Legislators Back to School Program in their state. More
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New Civic Mission of Schools Report
 New report documents decline in civic education in schools and argues that investing in civic learning strengthens American democracy. More
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Research Seminar Studies Citizenship Education for a New Generation
 The American Enterprise Institute recently hosted Civics 2.0: Citizenship Education for a New Generation, a research seminar that examined how America's schools can develop informed and engaged citizens. More
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National Civics Report Card
 All states require social studies credits for high school graduation, but a 2010 evaluation of youths’ civic knowledge indicates only 25 percent of those tested scored “proficient” or “advanced.” More
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