Civic Learning Awards
The awards recognize and celebrate public schools K-12 that demonstrate a commitment to providing rich civic learning opportunities for students.
The program is coordinated by the Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative and co-sponsored by Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.
The Civic Learning Awards were first presented in 2012 and have recognized more than 350 public schools of all grade levels across California.
The results are in, and the honorees for the 2024 Civic Learning Awards are:
Schools honored with the Civic Learning Award of Excellence:
- Madera Elementary School, Ventura County
- Natomas Pacific Pathways Preparatory Middle School and High School, Sacramento County
- John F. Kennedy High School, Orange County
Schools honored with the Civic Learning Award of Distinction:
- Ida Jew Academy and Valle Vista Elementary School (IJAVVE), Santa Clara County
- Newton Middle School, Los Angeles County
- Yerba Buena High School, Santa Clara County
Schools honored with the Civic Learning Award of Merit:
- Daves Avenue Elementary School, Santa Clara County
- Workman Elementary School, Los Angeles County
- South Junior High School, Orange County
- Anaheim High School, Orange County
The following schools earned an Honorable Mention:
- Garfield Elementary School, Fresno County
- Tarpey Elementary School, Fresno County
- Maple Creek Elementary School, Fresno County
- Sierra Vista Middle School, Los Angeles County
- Sparks Middle School, Los Angeles County
- Santiago Charter Middle School, Orange County
- Mount Madonna High School, Santa Clara County
- Norte Vista High School, Riverside County
- Santa Clara High School, Santa Clara County
- Cordova High School, Sacramento County
- Granite Hills High School, Tulare County
About the Awards
The Chief Justice of California and State Superintendent of Public Instruction co-sponsor the Civic Learning Awards for California public schools. The award recognizes school-driven civic learning efforts. To apply, schools describe how they incorporate the six research-based proven practices in civic learning, as outlined in the Guardians of Democracy Report. Emphasis is placed on the depth and breadth of their efforts, and most award-winning schools require their entire student body to receive at least one high-quality civic education experience during the school year.
