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The Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education
Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education is to receive
Sandra Day O’Connor Award for the Advancement of Civic Education
Press Release
Upcoming Events and Activities:
LCLCE Annual Reception
June 7, 2012, 5:00 p.m.
LSBA Annual Meeting
San Destin, FL
Sponsored by Lakeside Toyota
Loews Hotel, New Orleans, La.
Recent Events and Activities:
Lawyers/ Judges in the Classroom
"We the People" State Competition
January 27, 2012
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Baton Rouge, La.
District I "We the People" District Competition
January 23, 2012
Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies
Metairie, La.
District IV "We the People" District Competition
January 14, 2012
Minden, La.
Glenbrook School
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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:
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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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