Hartford Public Schools is partnering with Connecticut judges to teach students about civics, democracy, law, and more. As part of the Judges in Schools program, state Supreme Court Justice Raheem Mullins, the youngest to ever be appointed to the Supreme Court, and Hartford lawyer Cindy Cieslak visited Noah Webster Microsociety Magnet School to speak to 5th graders.

Justice Mullins and Ms. Cieslak talked to the students about democracy, representation, the reason for rules and laws, and how to change laws. They worked with the students to propose changes to current classroom rules, and talked about the different strategies that could be used to get those changes approved. You can learn more about the program here.

As part of Hartford Public Schools’ new partnership with the Connecticut Superior Court, judges are also visiting high school civics and law classes on a volunteer basis, working alongside the teachers to facilitate discussions and share their real-world experiences.

Noah Webster MicroSociety Magnet School

Judges in Schools: Justice Mullins visits 5th Graders