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Courthouse Programs

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For Students and Adults

Discovering Justice’s Courthouse Programs invite both students and adults to experience the pursuit of justice in the John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse, home to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

Through field trips, students explore the workings of the courthouse as well as the themes and ideals of justice and democracy through viewing, analyzing, and discussing key on-site features. Public courthouse tours provide the greater community with a unique look at the history and structure of this award-winning landmark, central to the judicial landscape of Boston. Finally, as part of Discovering Justice’s ongoing Courthouse Events Series, legal professionals and educators alike gather on a regular basis to discuss questions of democracy, justice, and civic education.

Courthouse Programs

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Rana Suh Kannan

Rana Suh Kannan

Rana Suh Kannan has spent nearly her entire 20+ year career dedicated to providing students with access to high-quality education experiences that lead to strong academic outcomes. She brings extensive and diverse experiences as a teacher, school administrator, funder, and nonprofit professional. Rana is committed to Discovering Justice’s mission to enable students to become well-equipped with the knowledge, skills, and desire to build and sustain an equitable democracy.

Prior to Discovering Justice, Rana spent seven years at Boston Schools Fund, most recently as the Chief Operating Officer. She co-led the development of the organization’s second fund, and ensured its operationalization across the organization. Previously, Rana played pivotal roles at organizations such as Salsify, Phoenix Charter Academy, The Achievement Network, and Roxbury Prep Charter School. Rana graduated from Williams College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Psychology. She earned her Master’s in Education Policy & Management from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Mehana Koch

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