California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero sponsors the Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative (POD) to foster a connection between the state judicial branch and K-12 public schools. California courts are partnering with educators to expand access to quality civic learning in public schools.
What's New?
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2026 Civic Learning Award Application Period is Now Open!
Join us at 4 PM on March 4 for a webinar presenting tips for this year's award. A recording will be made available.
The deadline to apply is April 13. Announcement is scheduled for May 1, Law Day.
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United States Independence & California's 175th
Educators are invited to connect with the Power of Democracy and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and 175 years of California statehood. Details will be posted here as events, contests, and local celebrations develop.
Mark Your Calendars:
Civic Learning Award Program
March 4 Webinar
April 13 Deadline
May 1 Announcement (Law Day).
May 1 is Law Day
Find resources to plan and publicize your Law Day activities and encourage engagement with the theme, "The Rule of Law and the American Dream."
