The Maryland Judiciary’s Mission Behind the Annual Bookmark Contest (2018). The Maryland Judiciary's video showcases the state judiciary's Annual Bookmark Contest, which provides the court with the opportunity to work with local schools to promote conflict resolution and mediation.
Civics Education Resource Guide. NCSC. This resource guide information was gathered by researching state court web sites and other justice system-related organizations’ web sites. If you have a civics education program that is not listed and should be, please contact Deirdre Roesch at droesch@ncsc.org
Law & Leadership: Introducing High School Students to the Justice System. Court News Ohio. While many kids are on break from school during the summer, hundreds of students across Ohio are preparing for life outside of high school. They are participating in the Law and Leadership Institute summer program where they are introduced to law and the justice system.
Justice Case Files 4: The Case of the Broken Controller. NCSC. A fun way for children to get introduced to the role courts play in government and society. Details how the public interacts with police and prosecutors to bring justice in a criminal matter.
Justice Case Files 3: Case of Jury Duty. NCSC. Tells the story of Matthew Foley, an 18-year-old who has been summoned for jury duty on a case that involves underage drinking and driving. Through Matt’s story, readers learn how meaningful jury service is, how the jury system is a source of accountability for courts, and how our society benefits from the right of a jury of your peers. Lesson plans for teachers!
Justice Case Files 2: The Case of Stolen Identity. NCSC. Tells the story of the Garcia family, whose identity is stolen through an email phishing scam. Lesson plans for teachers!
Justice Case Files 1: Case of Internet Piracy. NCSC. Tells the story of Megan, a college freshman charged with downloading music, and her grandmother who has received notice that the city plans to take her house through eminent domain. Lesson plans for teachers!
Why Establishing a Center for Law and Civic Education Matters. Cunningham, Mark. This article describes the award winning Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education.
A Civic Partnership: How Our Courts Can Help Maximize State Court Civics Education Initiatives. O'Connor, Hon. Sandra Day (Ret.). State court civic education initiatives are critical to maintaining an independent judiciary. In developing and implementing education programs, state courts have rightly recognized that civics needs to be about more than learning in a textbook.