The Civic Learning Award celebrates public schools' efforts
to engage students in civic learning. The award program also identifies models
that can be replicated in other schools. Co-sponsored by Chief Justice Tani
Cantil-Sakauye and California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom
Torlakson, award winners are announced in February.
The Civic Learning Award program has three levels: Awards of
Excellence, Distinction, and Merit. Winners will be selected by a panel of
experts based on the depth and breadth of their civic learning classes, clubs,
and programs. Award of Excellence winners will receive a personal visit from
Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye; Award of Distinction winners will be
visited by an appellate court justice; and superior court judicial officers
will provide recognition to schools receiving the Award of Merit. Each winner
in the top two categories will receive a plaque and be invited to a California
School Recognition Regional Awards Ceremony hosted by the California Department
of Education.
Applications Due: January 19, 2018
