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News Release - May 1, 2025

2025 Civic Learning Awards: Public Schools Honored for Excellence in Civic Learning

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero makes announcement on Law Day, May 1. The virtual civics celebration included last year's award honorees to commemorate "Out of Many, One."
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News Release - March 3, 2025

2025 Civic Learning Award Application Period is Now Open

The awards are co-sponsored by California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.
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Feature - February 27, 2025

Honoring Champions of Civic Learning: David W. Gordon and Dr. Michelle Herczog

Dr. Michelle Gordon and Sacramento Superintendent of Schools Dave Gordon were honored for their commitment to restoring civic learning in K-12 public schools, and their statewide leadership.
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Feature - December 3, 2024

California Supreme Court’s Outreach Session Draws Fresno Students of All Ages

Under the leadership of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, the court traveled to Fresno to hear oral arguments with special guests from Fresno schools observing.
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Feature - October 1, 2024

Chief Justice Honors Orange County's Kennedy High School for Excellence in Civics

On Monday, September 23, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero celebrated achievements in civics in a familiar place, the Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD). A year earlier, she visited Gilbert High School just six miles away with the same purpose, to present students and teachers the prestigious Civic Learning Award of Excellence. The award is the highest honor in civic learning in California and is presented annually by the Chief Justice and co-sponsor State Superintendent Tony Thurmond.

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Feature - September 6, 2024

California Courts Kick Off Constitution Month 2024

A commemoration sponsored by the Chief Justice's Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative
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Feature - June 25, 2024

State Treatment Courts Convene for RISE24

County Collaborative Court teams join 7,000 justice, treatment, and social service professionals for largest conference on addiction, mental health, and justice reform.
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RISE24 Recap
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Feature - May 23, 2024

Legislation, Innovation, and Federal Funds Expand Court Diversion Programs for Veterans

Since 2009, California's Veterans Treatment Courts have given justice-involved veterans alternatives. Today, state courts and justice system partners support 46 programs in 36 counties.
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Veterans Resentencing Information SB 1209
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News Release - May 1, 2024

Awards Honor Advancements in Civic Learning in Public Schools

The award, co-sponsored by California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, recognize 21 elementary, middle, and high schools across California.
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Feature - April 15, 2024

Students in Northern Central Valley Welcome Chief Justice Guerrero

On her way to the Glenn County Courthouse Dedication, the state's Chief Justice pays a visit to a local middle school.
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State Bar Attorney Demographics
California Commission on Access to Justice Policy Brief: Attorney Deserts
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News Release - November 3, 2023

Kicking Off Court Adoption and Permanency Month

The annual event is celebrated nationally on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, and some counties coordinate similar events throughout the year.
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Feature - October 24, 2023

2023 Civic Learning Award of Excellence

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero visits top schools in Fresno and Orange Counties.
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Awards 2013-2023
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