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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
Upcoming Events and Activities:
"We the People" State Competition
January 27, 2012
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Baton Rouge, La.
Recent Events and Activities:
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
Glenbrook School
Minden, La.
December 2, 2011
Teacher: Michelle Molina
Marrero Academy for Advanced Studies
Marrero, La. November 30, 2011
Teacher: Michael Denning
Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School
Houma, La.
November 30, 2011
Teacher: Dwayne Alexander
Jeanerette Middle School
Jeanerette, La.
November 28, 2011
Teacher: Jimmy Benton
Caddo Parish Magnet High School
Shreveport, La.
November 18, 2011
Teacher: Danielle Mahan
John Paul the Great Academy (Middle School)
Lafayette, La.
November 16, 2011
Teacher: Danielle Mahan
John Paul the Great Academy (High School)
Lafayette, La.
November 9, 2011
Teacher: Ann Majeste
A.C. Alexander Elementary School
Kenner, La.
November 9, 2011
Teacher: Mary Barnes
Folsom Jr. High School
Folsom, La.
November 4, 2011
Teacher: Mitzi Murray
West Monroe High School
West Monroe, La.
October 27, 2011
Teacher: Jamie Staub
Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies
Metairie, La.
October 26, 2011
Teacher: Mark Hernandez
Dutchtown High School
Giesmar, La.
WTP Professional Development Workshop for Teachers
Louisiana Council for Social Studies Annual Conference
October 6-7, 2011
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Speaker: Linda Holliday
August 27, 2011
Lafayette, Louisiana
Speakers: Vickie Hebert and Michelle Molina
Jefferson Parish Public Schools Professional Development/ WTP Workshop
August 10, 2011
Marrero, Louisiana
Speaker: Michelle Molina
St. Tammany Summer Institute/WTP Workshop
July 28, 2011
Mandeville, Louisiana
Speaker: Jamie Staub
July 19 - 22, 2011
New Orleans, Louisiana
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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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