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Civic Learning Initiative

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero Welcomes 2025 Civic Learning Award Applications

Deadline: April 18, 2025

Application

California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero sponsors the Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative (POD) to inspire the state judicial branch to connect with K-12 public schools. Use the new Find a Court map to locate a court in your community and links to their court websites and outreach pages.

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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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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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Courts Connected

Judges and court staff, login using the prompt in the upper right corner to enter a peer-supported space.

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Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero Welcomes 2025 Civic Learning Award Applications

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