“The Close Up Student Program is the best I’ve ever seen.” - Nancy Smith, HS Teacher “Close Up is the educational experience of a lifetime.” - Pat Jones, HS Teacher “It’s a way to experience history firsthand.” - David Peterson, HS Student “I saw a whole new side to Washington that I never knew before.” - Julie Wright, MS Student “It’s the first time I’ve ever talked with a Senator before…until now, I’ve only seen Senators on the news.” - Margaret Post, HS Student “I feel happy when I see my kids excited about learning.” - Robert Lowell, HS Teacher “The best part is seeing the kids re-energized after they return.” - Mildred Nagle, HS Teacher “I’ve never had so much fun learning in my life.” - Mindy Regis, HS Student “The Close Up Program fits exactly into what they study in the classroom.” - Mary Louis, HS Teacher