The CT Judicial Branch’s facility for the Civics Academy is a program that pairs up Judges and 
lawyers to present on democracy to 5th grade classrooms throughout the State. On 11/25/25, HPS Executive Director of Legal and Labor Relations, Attorney Edward Wilson Jr. presented at two Kennelly School 5th Grade classrooms with Judge Droney, and then with Judge Baio to another class.
Last year, Attorney Wilson coordinated Raheem Mullins (CT Chief Justice of the Supreme Court) to visit West Middle School. Other schools in our district have taken advantage of this opportunity as well. The students get excited to meet a judge and hear the presentation.
Attorney Ed Wilson Jr. presents
to the 5th grade students
Students also loved donning the judicial robe and practicing with the gavel!
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You can find out more about the Civics Academy program, as well as a list of the Judges and Attorneys on the roster at this link: Civics Academy - CT Judicial Branch
You can explore the presentations below:
Rules Fairness Democracy You - Civics Academy - Kennelly Elementary School - Nov 25 (am).pptx
Rules Fairness Democracy You - Civics Academy - Kennelly Elementary School - Nov 25 (pm).pptx
The fifth grade teachers shared their appreciation, "Thank you so much for arranging and presenting a fantastic Civics Academy visit. Students were engaged and excited to learn about laws and the Judicial Branch." -- Marci Ashley, Grade 5 Teacher, Kennelly School