Beginning in August, the court pledges to connect with at least 250 K–12 public school students by the end of 2026. Photo designed by Magnific

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) – Sacramento County teachers who are interested in bringing civics to their K-12 classrooms this school year are invited to connect with the Sacramento Superior Court.

As California marks the nation's 250th anniversary, judges from the Sacramento Superior Court are readying for an outreach challenge sponsored by Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero's Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative.

Beginning in August, the court pledges to connect with at least 250 K–12 public school students by the end of 2026.

“Participating in this statewide challenge is a wonderful opportunity for the court to connect with schools and students who may not yet be familiar with our educational outreach efforts, while also celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence,” said Court Executive Officer Kelly Sullivan. “It’s a meaningful way to engage young people in learning about the important role the courts play in our democracy.”

To help judges meet the challenge, the court is placing emphasis on September, when the judicial branch celebrates “Constitution Month.” Judges are available for classroom visits, and the court is open to hosting students for courthouse field trips. Teachers are encouraged to submit their requests early.

The challenge is supported by the Power of Democracy’s “Judges in the Classroom” program. This program offers year-round interactive lessons, including mock trials, age-appropriate discussions of constitutional rights and Q&A sessions where students can learn firsthand about a judge's role.

“By bringing judges into classrooms and inviting students into the courthouse, we show them that the law and Constitution are not just ideas they learn about—they are at work in their community every day,” Sullivan said.

Teachers can sign up to support the challenge by choosing from the activities listed at https://www.powerofdemocracy.org/pod250 or contact the court directly at [email protected].