Discovering Justice to Participate in MA Civic Learning Week, March 11-15th

This spring, Discovering Justice joins with the Massachusetts Civic Learning Coalition (MCLC) and other civic leaders across the Commonwealth for Massachusetts Civic Learning Week.

From March 11-15, Discovering Justice and its partners will host events, bringing together local students, educators, policymakers, and leaders to energize the movement to make civic learning a top priority. The theme for this year’s civic learning week is “Civic Learning as a Unifying Force Beyond 2024.”

Discovering Justice has three events planned. The organization will host two virtual “Zoom with a Judge” sessions for students in elementary through high school to learn about the judicial system directly from a judge In the name of MCLC, Discovering Justice will coordinate an in-person forum March 13 at the Massachusetts State House, which invites legislators and their staff to hear from students and teachers about civic education programs happening in districts across Massachusetts. 

Interested parties are invited to fill out MCLC’s interest form for more information, including registration dates.

Massachusetts Civics Learning Week is a part of National Civic Learning Week.

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Kayla Nordman

Kayla Nordman believes strongly in expanding access to comprehensive civic education to provide the next generation with the resources they need to uphold and expand upon the values of American democracy and create a more equitable future. Before joining Discovering Justice, she worked as a Legislative Intern at the Massachusetts State House and as a Program Manager for the Massachusetts Center for Civic Education. Kayla graduated from Suffolk University with a BA in International Relations.