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The Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education
Teacher's Workshops at LCSS
October 16 - 17, 2009
Teacher workshops at the elementary, middle and secondary levels will be held at the annual conference of the Louisiana Council for the Social Studies. The conference will be held in Baton Rouge, La. The LCLCE will also be an exhibitor at this event.
"We the People" Louisiana Congressional Districts 1 & 2 Regional Competitions
January 9, 2010
"We the People" Louisiana State Competition
February 5, 2010
Recent Events:
Constitution Day
September 16, 2009
Constitution Day was celebrated at Coteau Bayou Blue Elementary School in Houma, LA. The Honorable Randall L. Bethancourt brought the Constitution and the seperation of powers alive for 160 5th and 6th graders. Teachers Michael Denning and Gladys Brown prepared their students well for oral discussion. An essay contest will be held with the winning essays to be announced at a special field trip to the 32nd Judicial Courthouse. View photos.
Law Expo 2009
September 3, 2009
The LCLCE exhibited at the annual Law Expo sponsored by the Baton Rouge Bar Association. It was held at the Sheraton Baton Rouge Convention Center. C. Kevin Hayes, Immediate Past President of the Baton Rouge Bar Association and LCLCE Board member was present. View photos.
Summer Institute
July 23-24, 2009
Professional Development Seminar for social studies educators on "We the People...the Citizen and the Constitution". Free textbooks and teacher^s guides. Held at the Iberville Suites in the New Orleans French Quarter. WTP National Director, Robert Leming, facilitated the Institute with the assistance of Chris Totaro. LCLCE Board members Judge Randall Bethancourt from Houma, La. and John Hernandez, III from Lafayette, La. were speakers at the event. View photos.
LCLCE at LSBA Annual Meeting
June 10 -12, 2009
Chief Justice Catherine Kimball administered the oath of office to the 2009-10 LCLCE officers at a reception honoring LCLCE President, Judge C. Wendell Manning. During the Annual Meeting, Judge Manning addressed the LSBA General Assembly and House of Delegates regarding law related education and the LCLCE in Louisiana. The Civics in Action Award was presented to Matthew Brandeburg before the LSBA House of Delegates. The LCLCE maintained an exhibition booth at the Annual Meeting. View photos.
Who Are We?
The Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education (LCLCE) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that coordinates, implements and develops Law and Civic Education programs, trains others in the delivery of Law and Civic Education and assists with the delivery of quality Law and Civic Education programs throughout the State of Louisiana.It is the educational arm of the Louisiana State Bar Association.
LCLCE programs are nationally recognized and conform to the State of Louisiana^s Social Studies Content Standards. LCLCE lesson plans and programs are interactive and self-motivating. The LCLCE makes Law and Civic Education come alive in the classroom.
The LCLCE is a member of the Louisiana Commission on Civic Education enacted into law by the Louisiana Legislature in 2003.The Commission was created to educate students in the community and schools on the importance of citizen involvement in a representative democracy and to promote communication and collaboration among organizations in the state that conduct civic education programs.
Why is Civic Education Important? Studies show that:
- Only 25% of students at upper elementary and secondary levels are proficient in civics and government. (National Assessment of Educational Progress)
- Less than 20% of voters aged 18-25 voted in the last presidential campaign. (National Association of Secretaries of State)
- 94% of youth surveyed believe, "the most important thing I can do as a citizen is to help others."
- Non-political voluntarism among youth has increased while political voluntarism has decreased.
Who Supports Our Work?
The LCLCE partners with several entities, including the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Louisiana Bar Foundation as well as various private and public grants. The LCLCE also partners with schools, state and federal courts and law enforcement agencies.
What is Law & Civic Education?
It is instruction that teaches about legal rights, responsibilities, and the role of the responsible citizen - the fourth "R"- and has students practice application of that teaching to potential real - life situations. It is essentially a critical thinking, problem-solving approach to education built around the civic content of rules, laws, and the legal system. Law and Civic Education provides an opportunity for students to foster bonds with representatives of the legal system and the overall community.
If Liberty and Equality, as is thought by some are chiefly to be found in democracy, they will only be attained when all persons alike share in the government to the utmost.
Aristotle
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