Read the key findings from our #BolsteringElections symposium on funding US elections with the Dole Institute of Politics What are policy experts & practitioners from across the nation saying about what’s needed? Stay tuned for more updates on the answer. Read more: tinyurl.com/2t65uxcd

This week, I spoke on a legislative panel during the Generation Citizen #MACivicsDay at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate and was so impressed with this group of emerging leaders! The students asked smart, forward-thinking questions and displayed some exceptional #civics projects. #mapoli #CivicsEd

This special exhibit, designed by Stanford d.school in consultation with Tammy Patrick, is presented through the Bolstering Elections Initiative from the Dole Institute and Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate.

Hello educators! We are so excited to collaborate with you this summer! ✨

#TheSenateProject continues with a special discussion between Senators U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. & Sheldon Whitehouse on June 27. Moderated by Chuck Todd of @nbcnews, the conversation will air on CSPAN networks and is made possible in partnership with Bipartisan Policy Center & Orrin G. Hatch Foundation.

As the nation debates, so do we! Join us for the fifth installment of #TheSenateProject with Bill Cassidy, M.D. and Sheldon Whitehouse. Moderated by Chuck Todd, from the @emkinstitute. Watch next week on CSPAN or listen SiriusXM Channel 124.

Thank you to our friends at ShareMyLesson for serving as an excellent platform for teachers to get the resources they need! We have plenty of free lesson plans for your classrooms!

We believe deliberation between Senators from across the aisle can result in policies that improve the lives of Americans. Watch the latest #TheSenateProject debate series tonight at 8pm ET on CSPAN with Sheldon Whitehouse & U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. moderated by @nbcnews Chuck Todd.

Could we build a better Senate through dialogue and debate? We think so. Listen to the latest @nbcnews The Chuck ToddCast for the full #TheSenateProject discussion between Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D.. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

The Institute will be closed today in observance of #IndependenceDay! Senator Kennedy’s commitment to human rights & equity feels especially important today. All of us, from state representatives to the everyday American, must continue the work of creating a more just world.

It was an incredible school year of collaborating with teachers, welcoming school groups from across the country in person and online, and forming partnerships to build new programs that relate to and educate students about pressing issues in our country!

Read our statement with the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation on recent political violence: emkinstitute.org/about-the-inst…

“We mourn the loss of a giant, a friend, and one of the most generous and decent human beings any of us has ever known.” Read our full statement on the passing of Jack Conors, Jr: emkinstitute.org/about-the-inst…

“It is the duty of every American to find common ground with our neighbors, and to seek peaceful solutions to the challenges confronting our nation.” Read the Newsweek op-ed from U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. and Sheldon Whitehouse inspired by the (1/2)

Kennedy Institute’s #TheSenateProject debate with Orrin G. Hatch Foundation @BPC_bipartisan. rb.gy/wu4f32 (2/2)

It was great to work with MA State House interns again this summer! Over 100 interns heard from Patrick O'Connor, talked with journalists about their work in covering MA politics, & participated in our new SIM centered on regulating #AI usage.

This fall, the Kennedy Institute is launching a new Senate Immersion Module program, “Technology Reform: Artificial Intelligence, Data Privacy, and Social Media.” This new topic builds on our award-winning programming for middle and high-school students to become a Senator for

The legacy of Senator John McCain part 6: Civility. While renowned for never backing down from a fight and speaking his mind, Senator McCain demonstrated extraordinary respect for his “sparring partners.” One of these famously was the late Senator Ted Kennedy.

“For all my years in public life, I have believed that America must sail toward the shores of liberty and justice for all. There is no end to that journey, only the next great voyage. We know the future will outlast all of us, but I believe that all of us will live on in the

Some of our student visitors shared their thoughts about why civic education is important! If you are interested in learning more about our offerings and scheduling a program for your own students, visit our website: emkinstitute.org/civic_educatio…