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Feature - May 18, 2021

Profile: Meet Champion of Civics Anaheim Superintendent Michael Matsuda

In the Anaheim Union High School District, democracy is at the forefront of learning – and it starts with educators.
Related:
Superintendent’s Article in EducationWeek
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This image shows Michael Matsuda, the superintendent of the Anaheim Union High School District.

Feature - May 10, 2021

Chief Justice Visits Virtually with California Students, Educators Honored with Civic Learning Award

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye hosted students and educators during two virtual events in April celebrating this year's Champions of Civics and recipients of the annual Civic Learning Award.

Related:
www.powerofdemocracy.org
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News Release - May 6, 2021

Ethics Committee Adopts Opinion About Judges Advising Family Members on the Law

California Supreme Court ethics committee issued a final opinion after considering public comments outlining how judges may assist family members in law-related matters.

News Release - April 28, 2021

Committee Issues Advice to Judges Using Social Media

A state Supreme Court committee issued advice for judges using social media to make statements about the law, the legal system, or the administration of justice.      

News Release - April 13, 2021

32 California Schools Named Recipients of 2021 Civic Learning Award

A total of 32 California schools are named this year's recipients of the Civic Learning Awards, an honor which recognizes achievements in civic engagement in the classroom. This year, the awards program put emphasis on school-based efforts that went uninterrupted despite the pandemic.

Related:
Civic Learning Awards
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chief justice and SSPI with In the last year, each of these schools moved their classrooms from campuses to computer screens and despite that challenge, they've kept true to their commitment of engaging students in civic learning.

News Release - April 13, 2021

State Civic Learning Award Honors Champions of Civics

Three teachers, a community organizer, and a school district superintendent are among the Champions of Civics being honored with a 2021 Civic Learning Award.

This year's Civic Learning Awards were adapted to celebrate people and programs successful in engaging students in civic learning, particularly those not putting civics aside during the pandemic. 

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News Release - March 12, 2021

Chief Justice Recognizes Courts for Remaining Open and Adapting to COVID-19

Reviews how courts managed to stay open safely during the pandemic, leveraged technology, and commits to consider lessons learned to enhance access and equity
Related:
Transcript of Chief Justice remarks from meeting
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Chief Justice reports on court COVID response at the March 12, 2021 Judicial Council meeting

News Release - March 12, 2021

California Chief Justice Reflects on "Unprecedented" Year

"We have continued to strive and struggle to balance equal access to justice with a safe physical and remote court environment, and to continue to conduct the people’s business amid the pandemic," the Chief Justice said.
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California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye and Martin Hoshino

Feature - March 5, 2021

Mentoring Program Aims to Increase Diversity of Judge Applicants

Los Angeles County judges mentor attorneys through the process of applying for a judgeship, part of an effort to grow and diversify the bench locally and throughout California.
Related:
Survey Results: California Bench Growing More Diverse
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News Release - March 5, 2021

Judicial Council to Hear Plan to Expand Digital Court

Will receive reports on addressing defendants with mental health issues, how state youth facility closures will affect local courts
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News Release - March 3, 2021

Committee Issues Advice About Judicial Service on a Governmental Task Force

Supreme Court committee issues expedited guidance about a judge serving as a member of a governmental task force with a broad agenda.
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News Release - February 23, 2021

Committee Issues Advice to Judges: Campaign Contributions from Political Action Committees

A state Supreme Court committee issued an advisory opinion explaining when a judge may accept campaign contributions from a political action committee when the contribution includes funds from another political action committee organized and funded by court employees.
Related:
Expedited Opinions and Oral Advice Summaries
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