US Government & Politics: Explore, Analyze, Engage, Lead

Prepare to be amazed as you watch your differently-wired kiddo make real friends, explore this unique content, grow under the guidance of this expert mentor, and be seen in all their glory!

Ages: 13-18

Class size: Maximum- 8 Students

Level: Beginner and Returner

Price Per Session: $41.80 weekly

Why Take This Course?

For politically minded students who dream of understanding how decisions are made on Capitol Hill and beyond, US Government & Politics offers a dynamic exploration of American democracy and civic engagement. Centered on Constitutional principles and policy-making processes, this course strengthens analytical thinking while fostering civic awareness and empowering differently-wired future leaders to shape our nation's future.

Each weekly session blends:
🏛️ Interactive Government Analysis – Explore the Constitution's foundations together, examine how citizens and elections influence policy, and support each other in understanding the balance between liberty and order
📊 Structured Civic Engagement – Practice interpreting political data and analyzing real-world trends while working on collaborative projects like government escape rooms that bring concepts to life

This course empowers differently-wired thinkers and is ideal for students passionate about politics, leadership, and civic participation. Through hands-on projects, political analysis exercises, and guided discussions, students will expand their understanding of how American government functions and how they can actively participate in democracy.

If your student is politically curious and wants to understand how they can be part of shaping our government's future, US Government & Politics is their gateway to civic leadership and informed democratic participation.

The next great leader might just start here.

Our Promise To You

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  • Paid in Full: You can switch to another class of equal value or get a credit for the remaining balance for future classes.

We can offer you a 100% satisfaction guarantee because we know what we do works for hundreds of other families—and we know it will work for your family, too!

We’re taking all the risk because you’re getting over $2000 in bonuses when you sign up, and you could cancel the class and keep all the bonuses.

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Meet Your Mentor

Jennifer Hughes

Professor Jennifer Hughes is a retired criminal, international and family court attorney with over 23 years in legal practice. She has taught both in person and online middle and high school for over fifteen years and was the History Department Chair at a non-traditional charter school. She also was an Associate Criminal Justice Professor and has over thirty years of experience competing in Speech and Debate events, including Congress, Lincoln Douglas, Public Forum, Moot Court and Model UN.

Jennifer created her High School Debate program and coaches Debate students for both the NSDA and TOC circuits. Her students have won competitions such as Harvard, obtained national bids and won State championships. Since 2009, she has taught Advanced Placement Courses such as APUSH and Comparative Government. Professor Hughes, as a parent of both neurotypical and neurodiverse kids, fosters classes that are inclusive and tailored to each individual learner.

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