The Final Stretch

Congratulations, teachers! In a few weeks, you'll wrap up the school year. Your California Courts want to support your civic learning efforts in 2025-2026!

Let's Connect

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. The initiative also seeks partnerships with K-12 educators and school districts in California.

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About the 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 to your Classroom

Virtual and in person visits for students in grades K-12 are available throughout the year.

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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.

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 Final Stretch

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