You can mail, fax, or e-mail the release, but it may be more effective to deliver it in person to news editors, education reporters, or the assignment desk. Your Name participated in the Close Up Foundation government studies program Dates of Participation . Students included list students' names . The School Name group participated with students from other areas of the country for daily debates, discussions, and activities focusing on current issues and the governing process. There also were opportunities to tour the city, visit universities, and attend cultural events.
Students return home with an increased interest in national, state, and local matters.
Your Name accompanied the students-not as a chaperone, but as a participant in a program designed to teach current issues and innovative educational methods. Close Up provides fellowships for educators and low-income students through a Congressional appropriation, with additional support from the private sector. The Close Up Foundation is the nation's largest nonpartisan, nonprofit, civic education organization providing firsthand opportunities to learn about the democratic process and the role of the individual. Close Up Foundation Close Up is a registered trademark of the Close Up Foundation.