In addition to museum-based school programs which are available throughout the school year, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum provides several special offerings for students.
Please inquire about free buses for Boston or Lynn Public Schools.
Civic Education Programs for High School Students
In the following morning-long programs, students from urban, suburban, and rural regions of New England meet to exchange ideas about contemporary issues:
Setting National Priorities: A Federal Budget Simulation Program
Acting as economic advisers to the President, students participate in an intensive program in which they analyze how our national priorities are exemplified in the federal budget by creating their own discretionary national budgets. This program is geared for juniors and seniors and takes place in February and March.
For more information contact Nina Tisch at nina.tisch@nara.gov
Election-Year Debate Program
Students debate the major parties’ positions on issues in the campaign and then pose questions to state and national political leaders representing the Democratic and Republican candidates for President or Governor. This program takes place in October of each election year.
For more information contact Nina Tisch at nina.tisch@nara.gov