The following information is for Students. Please contact our office for assistance with any questions or problems you may have.

All Kids Resources | Kindergarten-5th Grade | 6th-12th Grade | Study Abroad | College

Our younger constituents are the future of our district and providing them information that can enhance their education is important to their development. Below are some resources that will be useful to kids.

In addition, there are resources for parents.

All Kids Resources

• America’s Library
• National Agricultural Library: Kids and Teens
• Park Smart
• White House 101

Kindergarten-5th Grade

• Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government for Kids: Kindergarten-2nd Grade
• Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government for Kids: 3rd-5th Grade
• CIA Kids Page (Kindergarten-5th Grade)
• FEMA For Kids (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
• Gearing Up for a Great Trip (Federal Trade Commission)
• Kids In the House: Young Learners
• Kids In the House: Grade School
• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Kids Pages (Kindergarten-6th Grade)

6th-12th Grade

• Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government for Kids: 6th-8th Grade
• Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government for Kids: 9th-12th Grade
• CIA Kids Page (6th-12th Grade)
• Kids In the House: Middle School
• Kids In the House: High School
• National Center for Education Statistics Kids’ Zone (Part of the U.S. Department of Education)
• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Kids Pages (6-12 Grade)

Study Abroad ​

• National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) offers merit-based scholarships to study one of seven critical foreign languages:  Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Persian (Tajiki), Russian, and Turkish.  The NSLI-Y program immerses participants in the cultural life of the host country, provide formal and informal language practice, and spark a lifetime interest in foreign languages and cultures.
• Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad Program offers  merit-based scholarships to study for an academic year in countries that may include Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Macedonia, Malaysia, Morocco, Philippines, Senegal, Thailand, and Turkey. This program increases understanding between people in the United States and people in countries with significant Muslim populations.  Students live with host families, attend local high schools, do community service, and complete a capstone project.
• Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) offers merit-based scholarships for to study for an academic year in Germany. The program was established in 1983 to celebrate German-American friendship based on common values of democracy.  Students live with host families, attend local schools, and participate in community life in Germany.
• For more information on exchanges sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, visit exchanges.state.gov.  To receive printed brochures about our study abroad opportunities, send an email with your request to youthprograms@state.gov.
• For information on having an international experience without leaving home, consider hosting a Department of State- sponsored exchange student. Learn more at hosting.state.gov

College

• Internship Opportunities
  An internship in my office provides a great opportunity for students to learn first-hand how our government works. Interns gain valuable knowledge and experience by having hands-on opportunity to learn about the legislative process, as well as the operations of a Congressional office.
• Military Academy Nominations
  Young people who are genuinely interested in pursuing a career in the military service and who are looking to build a career foundation at one of our esteemed service academies are encouraged to open a file in the Congressional District office by sending a letter of interest.
• Student Financial Aid
  Information is available to students to learn more about the process of locating and applying for financial aid.