THE POWER OF DEMOCRACY

Civic Learning Initiative

The California judicial branch's Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative aims to build a statewide peer-supported network of educators and courts aimed at expanded civic learning opportunities for students in K-12 public schools.

This judicial branch effort launched in 2024 and is sponsored by California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero. See timeline.

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Teachers are doing their best to connect their classrooms to experts on the Constitution this September! Our Judges in the Classroom program is celebratiing its 2nd Annual Constitution Month by scheduling visits to more than 200 classrooms, and the requests are still coming in.

Some courts may be able to match your request, but be prepared to accommodate a date later in the year. Some courts are scheduling already for our Commemorative months in 2025! They're all listed in our Lessons Library.

Note: each court supports a local outreach plan and may not be able to fulfill every request. Submit your request early for consideration.

Invite a Judge for your Classroom

Thousands of students in grades K-12 meet judges every year through Judges in the Classroom.

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Commemorative Lessons

Lessons filled with primary sources and landmark cases help students learn about California's rich history.

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Judges Section

Judges and court staff, login to enter a peer-supported space for posting resources, and sharing feedback.

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The Judicial Branch Civic Learning Initiative

Learn about the Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative, sponsored by California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero.

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