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Write Your Member of Congress
Through SGAP’s parent company, National Write Your Congressman, you can use the Constituent Opinion Ballot to write your members of congress about key legislation underway. NWYC provides small businesses with nonpartisan information and research on top issues and pending legislation in Congress.
America’s Legacy Book
The Foundation of Freedom
Written for middle and high school students, the new “America’s Legacy” book focuses on the text and history of the United States’ Founding Documents, including the Constitution, Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence. Additional sections cover the elements of citizenship (how to be a good American citizen); the three branches of government and separation of powers; and excerpts from great American speeches. Interesting “Freedom Facts” and SGAP infographics are included throughout the book.
About Us
Established by National Write Your Congressman in 1992, the Student Governmental Affairs Program is a national nonprofit organization headquartered near Dallas, Texas. SGAP brings U.S. government and civics to life through a monthly newsletter that educates K-12 students about current legislation in Congress, presents pro/con perspectives from both sides of the aisle, and asks them to vote on the issues. SGAP supplements classroom instruction with nonpartisan educational materials that teach responsible citizenship through active participation. SGAP’s civics educational program is received by students in all 50 states and D.C., with about four million students having participated since its inception.
In 2019, SGAP received an Honorable Mention in the National Category for the American Civic Collaboration Awards (“Civvys”). Developed by the Bridge Alliance Education Fund, Big Tent Nation, and the National Conference on Citizenship in 2017, the Civvys Awards are among the most high-profile and visible aspects of the civic renewal movement.
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2024 Impact Survey Results
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2022 SGAP Year in Review
2023 SGAP Year in Review
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Presidential Demographics in the 21st Century Infographic
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2024 Student Voting Results Infographic
2024 Student Voting Results Infographic
The Student Governmental Affairs Program (SGAP) presents the nationwide student voting results on the SGAP issues during the 2024 school year. These results serve as a guide to how America’s youth feels about today’s issues
2024 Impact Survey Results Infographic
2024 Impact Survey Results
The Student Governmental Affairs Program asked high school teachers what they thought about the SGAP program. Here are the results.
Links and Discussion Questions May 2025 – Teacher Ideas
- Would an increase in the minimum wage boost consumer spending and economic growth? Why or why not?
- What are the potential negative effects of raising the federal minimum wage? Examples might include inflation, price increases, and/or jobs loss or reduced hours. Would any negative effects outweigh the positives? Why or why not?
- Imagine you are a business owner who employs workers at the current minimum wage. How might you respond to a minimum wage increase? Would you raise prices, reduce staff, or find ways to increase efficiency?
- What are the potential social benefits of raising the minimum wage, such as reduced poverty and crime?
- Is the minimum wage best addressed on a national or state level, and why?
Student Forum Newsletter May 2025
Mike Huckabee Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Israel
ON APRIL 9, the Senate confirmed Mike Huckabee as U.S. ambassador to Israel by a vote of 53 to 46, with senators largely divided along party lines. Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), an outspoken pro-Israel lawmaker, was the only Democrat to support Huckabee’s confirmation.
Huckabee, who is the former governor of Arkansas and a staunch ideological ally of Israel, will now represent the U.S. as Israel continues its war against Hamas in Gaza.
Links and Discussion Questions April 2025 – Teacher Ideas
- The “Kids Off Social Media Act” is intended to help alleviate youth mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and suicide. Do you think the bill, if passed, would ultimately help children and teens with their mental health? Why or why not?
- Does the KOSMA bill provide the best solution to problems that may develop when youth use social media? These might include youth depression and suicide, child identity theft (see Experian link above), and other types of youth exploitation. Would you propose another solution? If so, what would that be?
- What are some of the best and worst things about using social media as a child or teen?
- How do you feel when you spend a lot of time on social media? Are there times when you wish you could stay off social media altogether? Why or why not?
- What do you think the social media platforms you use know about you? How do you feel about that?
Student Forum Newsletter April 2025
President Trump Delivers First Joint Address Before Congress
ON MARCH 4, President Donald J. Trump delivered his first address as U.S. president to a joint session of congress (both the Senate and the House), ), which was broadcast on prime-time television.
President Trump touted his work to reshape the federal government and declared that “America is back,” eliciting applause from the Republican side of the chamber and silence from Democrats on the other side.