the model united nations (mun) program at edison simulates united nations committees in order to teach students skills of research, public speaking, debating, and writing, as well as critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership. this honors-level program also teaches students basic social studies information alongside mun assignments, projects, and conferences. after freshman year, a typically small cut occurs, allowing only two classes (seventy-four students) as sophomores in mun. after sophomore year, the program is reduced to one class, which remains until senior year.