09/14/2026
Last week, a group of Pennsylvania students had the opportunity to hear from many of our appellate judges and explore the connections between civics, government and the rights we all share – before witnessing a special session of the Pennsylvania House at historic Congress Hall with judges. 🇺🇸
“Philadelphia is a place where the foundations of our government and our nation’s history are all around us, and bringing students here to learn about the courts provides a meaningful way to connect that history with the work of Pennsylvania’s judiciary today and the role it continues to play in our system of government,” Justice Mundy said.
“Students are not just learning about government – they are the citizens who will shape its future,” Justice McCaffery said. “Connecting with them today helps reinforce the importance of understanding and participating in our democracy, while giving them a better understanding of how our court system operates to serve the people of Pennsylvania.”
“This was a unique opportunity to bring students from across the Commonwealth face-to-face with the people who serve in our state’s judicial branch and help them better understand how our courts fit into our system of government,” said Judge Beck. “Civics education is most meaningful when students have the opportunity to ask questions, engage in the conversation and understand how the institutions they are learning about actually work.”
Read the full release here: https://bit.ly/4y6aa5S
