Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate
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Promoting bipartisan dialogue in the U.S. Senate and providing world class civics education to students from K-college.
Boston, Massachusetts
Joined August 2009
Welcome back educators! We wish you a smooth transition into the classroom. Beginning Monday, September 15 through Sunday, September 28, you can schedule in-person and virtual field trips for your students January 2026 - June 2026. All virtual and in-person offerings are free for
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September 17 is fast approaching! Twenty-three of the nation’s leading civics education organizations have come together to create a new website, The Constitution Day Hub, designed to help children of all ages better understand our nation’s founding document. The site offers
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#DidYouKnow? On August 20, 1964, the Economic Opportunity Act, a key piece of legislation on the "War on Poverty," was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Senator Kennedy played a significant role in shaping this historic piece of legislation through his many
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We would love to have you join us for a free open house for all ages! Visit us tomorrow, Friday, August 15, 10AM-4PM. Come and enjoy our exhibits, family-friendly activities, and programming throughout the day in our Senate Chamber. Find out more and register:
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Last week, we had the honor of hosting 27 young scholars as part of our week-long Kennedy-Breyer Civic Scholars program in collaboration with the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum and the Justice Stephen G. Breyer Community Learning Center on Courts and the
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Step into the shoes of a Senator at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute’s full-scale Senate Chamber, where every seat holds the power of democracy in action. Our Upcoming Summer Open House will hold Future Senator and Voting Rights workshops for kids of all ages. Learn more and
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We had an incredible time hosting this year's State House interns! 🥰.
This week, our summer interns visited the Edward M. Kennedy Institute with other State House interns to roleplay as senators in a simulated U.S. Senate session where they debated, amended, and voted on mock legislation. @EMKInstitute
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“Disabled citizens deserve the opportunity to work for a living, ride a bus, have access to public and commercial buildings, and do all the other things that the rest of us take for granted. Mindless physical barriers and outdated social attitudes have made them second class
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Announcing the 2025 Honorees of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute 10th Anniversary Celebration: The Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to President Joseph R. Biden for his lifelong dedication to public service. The Award for Inspired Leadership will be presented to Former
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Happening tomorrow!. Working with students and teachers over the course of the school year in our AI policy-centered programs, we’ve heard lots of perspectives on the role of AI in education, government, and day-to-day life in the United States. Dive deeper into how AI impacts
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Our first free open house of the summer is tomorrow!! All ages welcome. Learn more & register below! ☀️☀️.
Our first summer open house is just around the corner! Come enjoy our exhibits, family-friendly activities, and programming throughout the day in the Senate Chamber. 📆: Friday, July 11th and Friday, August 15th.⏱️: 10am - 4pm .Cost: FREE!.Register:
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RT @MassEducation: “Our future is bright.” 🌟. Students from Methuen walked Sec. @PatrickTutwiler through their project on sustainable cafet….
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RT @CivicsBuzz: Cheering on our future leaders all summer long. 😎 #NationalCivicsBee #StateFinals . 📸: @EMKInstitute @CBIANews @UTCivics ht….
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RT @ResearchAtKU: A report released last week by the @DoleInstitute and @EMKInstitute finds that local election administrators consistently….
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Dole Kennedy institutes find local election administrators consistently lack sustained funding, adequate staffing
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RT @RPSCommunicates: Middle and high school students from the @RPS_SBA, @RumneyHawks, @GMSRevere, @RReverema, and @CityLabRevere participat….
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RT @ActiVoteUS: The @EMKInstitute and the @DoleInstitute put out an interesting report on funding for elections. There are some eye opening….
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What an honor it was for us to host the Massachusetts Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Ed. Civics Showcase in June! So wonderful to see civically engaged young people and community members gather to discuss student work. 💙.
“We want our kids to recognize where they are, who they are, and be able to share that.”. Sec. @PatrickTutwiler caught up with a parent + program director at the Civics Showcase in Boston to celebrate how civics education is empowering students to be agents of change. 🌟
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In case you missed it - our Bolstering Elections virtual launch event is now available to watch online! 👀 . Watch it now at:
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Our first summer open house is just around the corner! Come enjoy our exhibits, family-friendly activities, and programming throughout the day in the Senate Chamber. 📆: Friday, July 11th and Friday, August 15th.⏱️: 10am - 4pm .Cost: FREE!.Register:
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In case you missed it, you can now read our latest landmark report on Bolstering Elections in partnership with The @DoleInstitute online at:
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