Hinkley High used “restorative justice,” a concept that has developed over the past 35 years as an alternative to traditional disciplinary and criminal justice systems in and out of school. While its critics say it is simply a way to be easy on offenders, it is far more than that.
Read MoreYouth voter turnout is notoriously low in the U.S., especially when social-studies classes are notably absent.
Read MoreCreated by the Justice Anthony M. Kennedy Library and Learning Center, in collaboration with the federal and state courts, attendees used the new Civics Passport Guidebook to tour the city and received a stamp in their Civics Passport at each site. During the day, they heard from California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy (Ret.), who stressed the importance of civic education and engagement.
Read MoreKennedy's appearance in Sacramento, his hometown, was to celebrate Constitution Day and teach high school students about the importance of understanding the document. He did not take questions from the audience or the press, saying he was "very careful" not to comment on the Kavanaugh nomination.
Read MoreLast week California Governor Jerry Brown signed into state law a bill that mandates the California Department of Education provide media literacy resources on its website, to help teachers and students navigate the maze of information on the internet.
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