The Dirksen Congressional Center publishes and maintains the CongressLink home page as a service to teachers and students. The layout is uncluttered, mostly text, and appealing. Information and links are presented in outline format.
Visitors can find a left-side menu on all pages.
An onsite search tool is available for locating information quickly. Students and educators alike will find CongressLink an invaluable tool for civics classrooms. By typing in their ZIP code, students are immediately transported to detailed information about their representatives, including e-mail addresses, contact information, voting records, and committee assignments. Experts are available to help students locate, evaluate, and analyze information to improve their understanding of the workings of Congress. Teachers will find lesson plans and resources to engage their students in authentic learning at its best.