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‘Super power’ event planned at EMK Institute on Aug. 19

August 3, 2017 – Dorchester Reporter

Elana Aurise reports on the game that offers a new and non-traditional way to learn how government works.

To get things done, Senate needs to find common ground

July 31, 2017 – The Boston Globe

An op-ed by Institute co-founder and president of the board Victoria Reggie Kennedy.

Heard at EMK Institute: Harness art to promote civic activism by the young

June 29, 2017 – Dorchester Reporter

James Hobin reports on the Institute's panel Art & Activism: Civic Engagement Through Creative Expression

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Victoria Reggie Kennedy statement in support of Senator John McCain

July 2017

"Senator John McCain is a remarkable man who has dedicated his life to his country and his family."

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In partnership with Senator Bernie Sanders, first Vermont school visits the Edward M. Kennedy Institute

June 2017

Twinfield Union School students visited the Institute on Wednesday for an interactive program and live debate

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Littleton, Stoneham High School students debate immigration reform at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute as Senators for a day

June 2017

Littleton, Stoneham High School students debate immigration reform at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute as Senators for a day