The National Judicial College Presents:
Judges Listening: Conversations with America. Preparing for Conversations
Join your colleagues in gaining first-hand experience in leading conversations on the Declaration of Independence, the Rule of Law and judicial independence. One of the four regional in-person programs will give you practice and experience in leading conversations with your community, beyond the bench and bar.
Court Education Institute:
Civics in Action Toolkit
As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, the New Mexico State Courts’ Court Education Institute is proud to support civic learning through our Civics in Action toolkits. These educational resources are designed to help learners explore the foundations of American government, including the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the role of civic participation in a democratic society. Through engaging lessons and activities, Civics in Action encourages a deeper understanding of the principles, rights, and responsibilities that continue to shape our nation and communities today.
Declaration of Independence
The founding document that declared the American colonies’ independence and established the principles of liberty, equality, and self-government.
Charters of Freedom
Explore the nation’s founding documents—the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, which together preserve the rights and freedoms of the American people.
NCSC: Courts Celebrating America 250
This handbook offers outreach and engagement ideas, along with messaging frameworks and examples that courts can tailor to local needs and existing programs
Semiquincentennial Celebration