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Lawyers in the Classroom
Judges in the Classroom
A partnership of the LCLCE, the Louisiana State Bar Association and the
Louisiana District Judges Association
CONSTITUTION DAY
September 17, 2010
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The LCLCE is currently pairing classrooms with judges and attorneys for Constitution Day 2010. If interested in participating, enroll by faxing or mailing an enrollment form to the LCLCE office. Enrollment can also be made by contacting Kandis Showalter directly by phone at (504)619-0134 or by email Kandis.Showalter@LSBA.org.
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WTP Teachers' Workshops
October 21 & 22
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Attention Teachers!
Register now for the annual Louisiana Council for the Social Studies Conference. The LCLCE will offer We the People workshops at the elementary, middle and high school levels.
Teachers completing these workshops are eligible to receive a free set of textbooks and a teachers guide. For more information, go to http://www.lcss1812.org/. | |
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Louisiana Summer Institute
We the People
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Summer Institute Attendees
Kudos to the Louisiana teachers for completing the intensive seven day We the People Summer Institute. Their dedication to the teaching profession is commendable. They are: Lyn Stubbs, Michelle Molina, Mitzi Murray, Robin Semple, Kathy Jones, Linda Holliday, Sandra Marshall, Tabitha Harris-Roby, Alicia Fergerson, Sandy Wilkie, Donald Givens, Denise Thomas, Jonathan Cole, Mark Hernandez, Jordan Courtney, Seth Ortego, Kaley Hebert, Vickie Hebert, Virginia Reedy-Lindsey, Melanie Marcin, Bobette Reed, Trey Roberts, and Danielle Tibbs.
Special Thanks To...
Constitutional Scholars: Justice Susan Leeson, Oregon Supreme Court (Ret.), John Kaminski, Professor of History Center for the Study of American Constitution, Jasmine Farrier, Ph.D. Associate Professor University of Louisville, Robert L. Dion, Ph.D, Associate Professor of Political Science, Department of Law, Politics, and Society, University of Evansville, Matthew R. Gutwein, Adjunct Professor of Law, Indiana University, CEO, Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County, and Thomas S. Vontz, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Director Center for Social Studies Education, Kansas State University for providing invaluable insight on the United States Constitution.
WTP Teaching Mentors: Elizabeth Bailey (Indiana), Patricia Baumgartner (Missouri), Aaron Hull (Connecticut), Jamie Staub (Louisiana), Tim Moore (Wisconsin) and Kimberly Tetzlaff (California) for providing instruction and sharing their expertise in utilizing the WTP Program in the classroom.
Judges: Prof. John Church, Harry S. Redmon Professor of Law, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Brian Engeron, LCLCE President, Robert Rome, Louisiana We the People District Coordinator, Gary Cotogno, Attorney at Law, Ann Majeste, A.C. Alexander Elementary School and Tyler Barker, Louisiana We the People Student Alumni Representative for volunteering their time to promote quality law related education in Louisiana.
Volunteers: Karen Stubbs, Children's Cabinet, Office of the Governor, Cindy Winn and Christina Hood of the LSU Law Center's Chancellor's office, Mary Hayden, St. George's Episcopal School, Walter Voros, Ochsner Foundation, and Alison Vitter.
A very special thanks to LSU Law Center's Chancellor Jack Weiss and Vice Chancellor Christopher Pietruszkiewicz for their support and for their generosity in making available to the Institute the facilities of the LSU Law Center.
This program was made possible with cy press funds from the USDC - Middle District of Louisiana and a grant from the Center for Civic Education.
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LCLCE Law Signature Schools
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Lake Charles Boston Academy of Learning and West Monroe High School were certified by the LCLCE as Law Signature Schools last Spring. These schools have met the LCLCE board approved criteria of a Law Signature School. If your school is interested in applying for Law Signature School certification, submit your application to the LCLCE. For the LSS criteria and application forms, click here.
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Attorney Job Positions
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The Louisiana State Bar Association has a current listing of job opportunities in the legal field. To view these opportunities click here.
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August 2010
Louisiana Center for
Law and Civic Education
(LCLCE)
The Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education is a non profit 501(c)(3) organization. It is the educational arm of the Louisiana State Bar Association. It is financially assisted, in part, by the Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts program through the Louisiana Bar Foundation, federal organizations, and by generous private contributions.
Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education
601 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone (504) 619-0134
Fax (504) 528-9154
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Fax (504) 566-0930
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