Thank you for visiting my website!  One of the parts I like most about my job is visiting classes in Rhode Island, and having students visit me in my offices both in Rhode Island and Washington, DC.  In these visits, I always mention that the earlier you get involved in your community, the better it is for our country.  Over the years, I have gotten some great questions from my youngest constituents.  I have put together a page so you can find these answers and make new discoveries on your own!

I have made sure that these pages are safe for you to visit, but if you have questions about other websites you visit on your own, I encourage you and your parents to check the OnGuard Online Web site, which will give you tips on how to protect your computer and your personal information.

If you want to learn more about my job and how our government works, please visit:

Students:  Kindergarten through 8th Grade

• Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids:  Learn more about our government with your guide, Benjamin Franklin.
• Kids in the House:  Learn more about my job in the House of Representatives and how bills are made into laws.
• Kids' Portal for the U.S. Government:  This one has lots of links to government sites listed by categories.

You may also want to visit these sites for fun or for help with your homework:

• BAM! Body and Mind:  This site will answer your questions about what is in a healthy meal, how to make your own fitness program, or how to deal with peer pressure.
• Bureau of Engraving and Printing:  Learn more about money.
• CIA Kids' Page:  Learn all about the secrets of the Central Intelligence Agency.
• Department of Energy:  Learn more about all the different kinds of energy.
• Discovery Kids
• Environmental Kids Club:  Learn more about the environment and ways you can protect it.
• FEMA for kids:  Learn how a thunderstorm forms and how to get prepared for a hurricane.
• NASA for Kids:  Find out what it's like in space!
• Smithsonian for Students:  Explore, discover and learn with the organization known for its museums.
• Today in History:  Find out what historic events happened today in history.
• U.S. Department of Agriculture's Kids' Science Page:  Learn about animals, plants, and the environment.
• The United Nations' Cyber School Bus:  Learn all about countries around the world.

Students:  High School and College

There are a lot of decisions to make regarding what happens after you graduate from high school.  My job in Congress includes working with my colleagues so you have the right resources at your schools to make these decisions, as well as making sure that a higher education is affordable.

If you are interested in seeing how our government works, you may want to learn about my internship program, available both in my district and DC offices.

If you are interested in applying to a U.S. Service Academy, click here for more information on my office's nomination process.

Here are some guides on financial aid:

• The CRS Guide to Financial Aid - guides students through the process of locating and applying for financial aid.
• The Student Guide - a guide to financial aid from the Department of Education.

Here is a list of Rhode Island Colleges and Universities to help you in your search:

Educators

If you are a teacher or parent, these links may help supplement your classroom work or activities at home.  Please know that my office is always willing to help you plan a trip to Washington, D.C. to see our nation's capital for a hands-on learning experience.

• A Century of Lawmaking For a New Nation, U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates, 1774-1873:  Explore the first 100 years of the U.S. Congress.
• Federal Resources for Educational Excellence:  Teaching and learning resources from federal agencies.
• The Library of Congress' Learning Page:  This site contains lesson plans and activities, as well as pictures of collections at the Library of Congress.
• Kids in the House:  The House of Representative's Office of the Clerk provides resources for parents and teachers.
• National Science Foundation:  Classroom resources containing lessons and other informative websites.
• THOMAS:  The Library of Congress runs THOMAS, an up-to-date and comprehensive resource for legislation in both the House and Senate.  This Web site can help you locate other government resources, bills in the news, and ways to track legislation.
• USDA Forest Service:  This site contains curriculums for Kindergarteners to high schoolers to better understand and appreciate our country's natural resources and how to conserve them for future generations.

Related Links

» Internships in our district or DC office
» U.S. Service Academy Nominations
» For Students