2025 Civic Learning Awards
The application period is now copen. Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond will announce this year's honors on May 1, Law Day.
In her 2024 State of the Judiciary Address, Chief Justice Guerrero announced adopting the Power of Democracy civic learning initiative to inspire the judicial branch to make connections with educators in their communities. She also announced the appointment of Administrative Presiding Justice Judith McConnell and Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Julia Alloggiamento to lead the effort.
The timeline below tracks the evolution of the initiative from a recommendation in the K-12 Taskforce Report on Civic Learning, an audit of civics education in California public schools.
in 2025, the Power of Democracy launched a website for educators and courts. Visit Powerofdemocracy.org to learn more about the Awards, connecting with California courts, and the Judges in the Classroom.