Democracy, civics and active participation in the community are not things with which we are born — they must be learned. Which is why Classroom Law Project brings vital and engaging civics and law-related education programs into Oregon schools, teaching students at all grade levels the values and skills essential to being a participating citizen in our democracy. Each year, our innovative, timely, practical and fun programs involve and inspire over 400 teachers and 24,000 students from 250 schools in 75 Oregon communities.

 

Lincoln High School Claims Oregon Title in “We The People” Civics Competition, Will Advance to D.C

Five teams from around the state faced panels of judges who quizzed students on the content, history, influence and flexibility of the Constitution. There were 36 state and federal judges, constitutional scholars, and other civic leaders, including two Oregon Supreme Court judges.

The schools finished in the following order:

  • First Place: Lincoln High School
  • Second Place: Grant High School
  • Third Place: Lake Oswego High School
  • Fourth Place: Franklin High School
  • Fifth place: Junction City High School

Click here for more information.

 

Project Citizen Workshops

Registration Now Open!

Project Citizen is a project-based civics curriculum that is strongly linked to state standards and is great for interdisciplinary teams. Upper elementary through high school students identify a problem in their community and develop an action plan for local government leaders to use in addressing the issue. High School teachers should check out Project Citizen for senior project type activities.

Incentives include $125 stipend, free classroom set of textbooks, and much more!

Click here to learn more and register.

 

Classroom Law Project Reached Its Give!Guide Goal

Thank You!

Donors contributed $14,214 to CLP via the Give!Guide. Friends of CLP showed their support in all denominations, $10 up to $1,000, and every dollar helped!  As a team we surpassed last year’s donations by $5,589!   At a time when money is tight for everyone, these numbers reflect your deep commitment to civic education.  On behalf of the students and teachers who will benefit from these donations, we sincerely thank you!

If you missed the chance to donate through the Give!Guide, you still have the opportunity to donate directly to CLP.

 

iCivics: Civics Education for a New Generation

iCivics is a web-based education project designed to teach students civics and inspire them to be active participants in our democracy. iCivics is the vision of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, who is concerned that students are not getting the information and tools they need for civic participation, and that civics teachers need better materials and support.

  • GAMES – Specifically designed for classroom use, these games are fun, engaging, and aligned with state standards.
  • LESSON PLANS – Written by master teachers, the lessons reinforce and expand on the games.
  • INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES – Interactive features such as a message board, recognition of student service, and competitions further engage students to create their own civic ideas and projects.
  • MORE TO COME – iCivics is currently developing additional games, lesson plans, and interactive activities that incorporate topics including: Balance of Power, Foundations of Government, and Civic Engagement.

Learn more at www.icivics.org.

 

SPECIAL REPORT: Civic Skills and Federal Policy

On April 29, 2010, scholars, civic leaders, and federal officials met in Washington to develop a federal policy agenda for civic skills. The conference was convened by CIRCLE at Tufts University’s Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service. It was co-sponsored by the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools and Strengthening Our Nation’s Democracy (SOND).

Click here to read the full report.

 

Volunteer Opportunities

Court Tour Guide, Mock Trial Coach, We the People Judge…CLP is always looking for a few good women and men to make our programs as valuable as possible for the thousands of teachers and students we work with every year.

Whether you are an attorney or not, if you have an hour to spare or all the time in the world, we would love to hear from you!

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