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The California judicial branch's Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative (POD) aims to build a statewide peer-supported network of educators and courts working together in their communities to bring civic learning opportunities to students in K-12 public schools.
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Civic Learning Initiative
Teachers, start preparing today for the 2025 Civic Learning Award. Applications will be posted in February, with March 31 our deadline. The award honors school efforts to bring and sustain rich opportunities to students. Points are placed on applications demonstrating a broad reach, a measured impact, and as many photos, videos, social media posts, and news articles you can share!
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