by Katie Spencer | Sep 19, 2011 | Education, Politics
Boys Nation and Girls Nation offer high school students from around the country a chance to come to Washington for a week to learn more about how our government works. The delegation from North Dakota talks about why they think getting involved in politics at an early...
by Katie Spencer | Aug 8, 2011 | Topics
When it comes to heavyweights in the video gaming world, former Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O’Connor probably isn’t the first person who comes to mind. But with her non-profit educational venture called iCivics, O’Connor has added gamer to her distinguished...
by Katie Spencer | Jul 26, 2011 | Education, Politics
Students from around the country gathered in Washington for Boys Nation and Girls Nation, which brings two “senators” from each state to the nation’s capital to get a taste of the political process.
by Katie Spencer | Jul 19, 2011 | Topics
High-powered senators rushing in and out of committee meetings, stressed out staffers juggling multiple BlackBerries, the constant barrage of business cards—it’s enough to make you want to turn around and run in the other direction. Washington can be an intimidating...
by Katie Spencer | Jul 19, 2011 | Business & Tech, Education, Politics
One Northwestern law student with a rare bone disorder talks about why education is key when it comes to getting people with disabilities prepared for the workforce.
