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LKM Youth Education Programs
The League of Kansas Municipalities believes that civics education is the foundation of an active and informed citizenry. LKM has developed a number of programs designed to aid teachers in teaching students about local governments in Kansas and to assist educators in meeting the state’s civics standards.
» 3rd Grade Coloring Book
An interactive coloring book distributed annual to the 3rd grade teachers for use in the classroom.
» If I Were Mayor Essay Contest
An annual contest especially for 7th graders.
2010-11 Essay Winners
| Name | Region | School | Home City |
| Emily Waren | Northeast & Statewide Winner | Holy Spirit Catholic School | Lenexa |
| MacKenzie Breuer | North-central | Pike Valley Junior High | Courtland |
| Cole Howerton | Southeast | Augusta Middle School | Augusta |
| Emily Yoder | South-central | Harper Elementary | Harper |
| Rebecca Hicks | Southwest | Elkhart Middle School | Elkhart |
| Dusty Page | Honorable Mention | Little River Jr. High | Inman |
| Shelby Hudson | Honorable Mention | Monticello Trails Middle School | Shawnee |
» Local Government in Kansas
A book designed for 7th and 8th graders and intended for use in the classroom.