Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate (the EMK Institute) is dedicated to educating the public about our government, invigorating public discourse, encouraging participatory democracy, and inspiring the next generation of citizens and leaders to engage. The Institute is a dynamic center of non-partisan learning and engagement that takes advantage of cutting-edge technology to provide each visitor and other participants with a unique and information rich, personalized experience that brings history alive.

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate is one of the leading organizations working to turn the tide on civic education. Offering a new and unique model for education and outreach, the EMK Institute invites the American public into the discourse on the challenges facing the nation. Toward that end, the EMK Institute is a portal into the legislative process and a training ground for the decision-makers of the future.