1. New State of the Union Lesson Plan

    YLI has added a new lesson plan entitled The State of the Union which is intended to prepare students for watching the State of the Union address. Students will learn the Constitutional requirement for the State of the Union and learn how the this speech has been used by presidents in the past. Students will […]

  2. Great Opportunity from Foundation for Teaching Economics

    The Foundation for Teaching Economics (FTE) is offering a wonderful program for high school students. The Economics for Leaders program teaches high school students how to integrate economics into the process of decision-making through a hands-on, experimental environment. Economics professors and leadership instructors, selected nationwide for their expertise and teaching effectiveness, lead classes that introduce […]

  3. Online Event to Revitalize America’s Civic Future

    YLI would like to let you know about a FREE event taking place on January 17th that you and/or your students might participate in. The Dreyfuss Initiative is sponsoring an event titled, “Time For a Talk-The National Conversation on Revitalizing America’s Civic Future.” The Dreyfuss Initiative was founded in 2003 by actor Richard Dreyfuss and […]

  4. Young Women’s Political Leadership Program 2011

    Running Start, a non-partisan, non-profit organization is now taking applications for its nationally renowned, highly competitive Young Women’s Political Leadership Program. The program introduces high school young women to the importance of women in political leadership. The program will be held in Washington, DC beginning July 18th and culminating on July 23rd. The program is […]