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The Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative is always looking for new, innovative ideas to implement, promote, expand, and celebrate effective civics programming! So we ask you: Teachers and students, if you were in a position to really change how civics reaches students in public school, where would you begin? 

The Chief Justice visits schools of Excellence. Schools of Distinction and Merit receive visits from judges in their community. In 2021 and 2022, visits to campus events were canceled due to the uncertainty and unpredictable nature of public health directives.  In 2023, the Award of Excellence were be presented in September by Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero. This will give schools time to organize celebrations during Constitution Month, and around Constitution Day (September 17). Award program staff connected awarded schools with local judicial officers.

Each year, the applications are scored by a panel of approximately 12 judicial officers, educators, and civic learning experts. Most panelists are members of the Power of Democracy Steering Committee.

The awards recognize and celebrate public schools K-12 that demonstrate a commitment to providing rich civic learning opportunities for students. 

Summary of Cases Accepted and   Related Actions During Week of January 24, 2022  Print PDF

Summary of Cases Accepted and   Related Actions During Week of January 3, 2022 Print PDF The Supreme Court of California has accepted the following cases. The statement of the issue or issues in each case set out below does not necessarily reflect the view of the court, or define the specific issues that will be addressed by the court.