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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.

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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.

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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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Featured SGAP Infographics

This image shows the nationwide student voting results from the SGAP student program for the 2021 topics.

2024 Impact Survey Results

2024 Student Voting Results

2023 Impact Survey Results

This image shows the nationwide student voting results from the SGAP student program for the 2021 topics.

2023 Student Voting Results

This image shows the nationwide student voting results from the SGAP student program for the 2021 topics.

2022 SGAP Year in Review

2023 SGAP Year in Review

2022 Impact Survey Results

2022 Student Voting Results

This image shows the nationwide student voting results from the SGAP student program for the 2021 topics.

Presidential Demographics in the 21st Century Infographic

Divided Politics in America Infographic

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“I give the America’s Legacy books to each of my AP Government students as a reward for taking and completing the class. It is something that students have come back years later showing me their copy explaining how helpful it was in their college classes.”

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“One of our main goals at DISD is to build civic literacy among our students and build good citizens. Your program teaches them critical thinking, civil discourse, and other skills they will need after they graduate. SGAP is an extension of the social studies standards and provides great information.”

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Student Forum Newsletter March 2026

Student Forum Newsletter March 2026

President Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency Repeals U.S. Government’s Power to Regulate Climate

ON FEB. 12, under the direction of President Donald J. Trump, the Environmental Protection Agency
announced that it would repeal the 2009 endangerment finding that underlies government regulations on greenhouse gas emissions.

The 2009 endangerment finding was the EPA’s scientific determination that greenhouse gas emissions are air pollutants posing a public health threat—and therefore required the agency to regulate such emissions under its Clean Air Act authority.

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Links and Discussion Questions February 2026 – Teacher Ideas

Links and Discussion Questions February 2026 – Teacher Ideas

Issue 2: AI Chatbots

  1. Should the government implement a total ban on AI companions for minors to prevent emotional manipulation, or does this unfairly restrict access to beneficial tools, such as AI tutors and chatbots designed for friendship, therapy, or emotional connection?
  2. The GUARD Act requires “commercially reasonable” age verification, often involving government IDs or biometric data. Is the risk of children being harmed by unregulated chatbots significant enough to justify a “surveillance” mandate that requires all users to provide sensitive personal identification to AI companies?
  3. Should congress pass a single federal law like the GUARD Act to provide consistency for tech companies, or should states be allowed to experiment with different regulatory models?
  4. What is your experience with using generative AI or AI chatbots as a teen? Do you feel the GUARD Act is needed? Why or why not?
  5. What are the arguments for and against congress passing the GUARD Act? Which position do you agree with? Why?
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