The Chief Justice of California and State Superintendent of Public Instruction co-sponsor the Civic Learning Awards for California public schools. The award recognizes school-driven, district-supported civic learning efforts that engage students in civic learning. To apply, schools describe how they faced and overcame challenges, and engaged students to identify issues in their community (and think critically about solutions) by using the six research-based proven practices in civic learning, as outlined in the Guardians of Democracy Report.

 

Emphasis is placed on the depth and breadth of their efforts.  Most award-winning schools require their entire student body receive at least one high-quality civic education experience during the school year.

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Applications are posted in late February and are due on March 31. Honors are announced on May 1, Law Day. The awards program is made possible with support of the California Lawyers Foundation. 

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The 2024 Civic Learning Awards have arrived and will be delivered in person to top honorees!