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Teachers Lead the Way in Enhancing Street Law Resources
The name “Teacher Amicus Group” draws inspiration from the concept of amicus curiae—a “friend of the court” who, although not directly involved in a case, offers valuable insights to guide the courts’ decisions on important matters.
Evaluation Results: The Power of Structured Discussions in Schools
School systems play a crucial role in shaping the next generation into informed, engaged community members. A key component of this responsibility is equipping young people with the skills to engage in respectful, fact-based, and productive discussions on contested, and…
Democratic Simulations: Models for Life-Long Civic Engagement
In the latest edition of the Journal of Social Education, Street Law’s Cathy Ruffing writes about democratic simulations — what they are, why exactly they’re considered so beneficial to young learners, and how educators can effectively utilize them in their classroom. If…
A New Year’s Message from the CEO
As we bid farewell to 2024, we reflect on a year marked by rapid change and resilience in our communities. Amid these shifts, Street Law remained steadfast in our mission to harness education as powerful catalyst for empowerment and justice.
Street Law’s Top Resources of 2024
To kick off the new year, Street Law is showcasing its top five most downloaded resources, the go-to materials that teachers count on to spark student engagement and critical thinking.
Also featured are the staff’s top five picks.
Street Law to Expand LegalTimelines.org with Library of Congress Support
Three years ago, Street Law, Inc. embarked on an initiative to develop visual timelines to teach about central legal themes in U.S. history through primary sources. The project aimed to transform the way students and educators engage with legal history…
Street Law’s Impact in Uzbekistan: Building Legal Capacity and Sustaining Civic Engagement
Since 2018, Street Law, Inc. has been at the forefront of transforming public legal education in Uzbekistan, partnering with law schools to establish programs that build legal knowledge in both classrooms and communities. Driven by enthusiasm from the country’s law…
Recruiting for the 2025 Teacher Amicus Group
In the spirit of inviting expert opinions to guide our work, Street Law is excited to assemble the 2025 Street Law Teacher Amicus Group. We are seeking 20 middle and high school teachers to advise Street Law in ensuring our…
Bringing Native American Legal History to Life: Developing a New, Interactive Timeline for Educators
November marks Native American Heritage Month, an important time to honor the significant contributions of Native Americans to the fabric of American history, law, and culture. This innovative educational tool, developed under the Library of Congress’ Teaching with Primary Sources…
Seeking Nominations for Street Law’s 2025 Classroom Champion Award
Teachers play an essential role in building civic agency and advancing justice. Their classrooms are the training grounds for developing a generation of informed, active, and engaged community members. Acknowledging and celebrating the valuable contributions of teachers is important to…
