Stimulate Interest in the Political Process

Using Free K-12 Civic Education Resources

The Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI), at the University of Virginia Center for Politics, offers free K-12 civic education resources designed to encourage student interest and participation in the American political process.

Through the YLI Web site, students may participate in mock elections, a mock congress, and campaign simulations. And teachers may download civics and government lesson plans.

Sign up now for access to these programs:

• An Internet Mock Election 
• A CD-ROM -- "A More Perfect Union"
• An Online Legislative Simulation -- "E-Congress"
• Lesson Plans

All are available to educators who register (at no cost) at the Youth Leadership Initiative Web site.