The award was presented by Presiding Judge of the El Dorado County Superior Court, Judge Suzanne Kingsbury, who addressed students during the ceremony, “Congratulations and I hope you learned a lot about the law and how to make good choices.”
Read MoreThree schools in the Encinitas Union School District came away with honors in the 2018 Civic Learning Awards, presented recently by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson. The awards celebrate public schools’ efforts to engage students in civic learning. This year, 74 schools were recognized. The program, now in its sixth year, is co-sponsored by Torlakson and Chief Justice of California Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye.
Read MoreThe Massachusetts Legislature passed recently legislation to promote and enhance civic education, focusing on nurturing civil engagement via a hands-on, experiential approach.
Read MoreMarshall is a recipient of the high school level 2018 “Award of Excellence,” the highest honor in the annual Civic Learning Awards program sponsored by California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson.
Read MoreSoon, however, Washington schools will be held to a higher standard. A new law will mandate that students take a semesterlong, stand-alone civics course starting in the 2020-21 school year.
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