2. Here are just three of many highlights:students from our programs expertly testified
before the Portland City Council and the Oregon legislature; teachers statewide
participated in our Summer Institute where they learned about what it means to have
a Political Classroom from the person who wrote the book; and the Grant High School
Generals won yet another national title in the We the People competition.Oregon reigns!
I am so proud that our programs impacted over 730 teachers and 51,500 students.
And it happened with the help of more than 900 dedicated volunteers and supporters —
people like you.
We’ve compiled this 2014-15 report so that you can see the collective impact of our
programs.Look at our statistics and read our stories,and you’ll come away as proud
as I am of our hard-earned accomplishments.Together,we are building our democracy,
one student and one classroom at a time.
Sincerely,
Marilyn R.Cover
Executive Director
2014-15 was a banner year.
Dear Friends,
Students from our
programs expertly
testified before
the Portland City
Council and the
Oregon legislature.
Teachers statewide
participated in our
Summer Institute where
they learned about what
it means to have a Political
Classroom from the person
who wrote the book.
Grant High School
Generals won yet
another national
title in the We the
People competition.
Oregon reigns!
3. among them,that education is the key
to maintaining a strong democracy.Polls
overwhelmingly and consistently show
Americans agreeing that“educating young
people for responsible citizenship”should
be the primary goal of our schools.
Trends,however,tell a different story.
Time for teaching social studies at every
grade level is down.Electives in civics and
government are in decline.The reality is
students in Oregon spend too little
time learning the content,skills,and
dispositions of active citizens.
Classroom Law Project is
working to reverse this trend.
In the past year,with your
support and involvement,we
had 1,150 points of contact with
730 teachers through workshops,
classroom visits,competitions,and
class tours.Teachers are coming back for
more because our programs teach not
just quality content but also how to build
necessary skills and strengthen civic
dispositions.Together we reached more
than 51,500 students during the 2014-15
school year alone.
For more than thirty years we have
supported and energized educators with
high-quality professional development
because we know it works.Programs
such as Project Citizen, mock trial,We the
People, and our weekly Current Events
provide teachers with curricula that are
linked to standards and so much more.
Our programs are versatile,flexible,
interdisciplinary,and just plain fun.
Civic education is our guarantee that the
principles of democratic self-governance
will be understood and defended — and
amended when necessary — by everyday
citizens and civic leaders for generations
to come.Thank you for your time,your
enthusiasm,and your unwavering
support.We cannot do this critical
work without you.
We hold certain truths to be self-evident:
4. WHY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT?
Classroom Law Project focuses on
professional development for teachers
because it most effectively leverages
our resources.For every teacher,some
30,60,or perhaps hundreds of students
are reached.These numbers grow
exponentially as teachers use our resources
throughout their career and new teachers
join our community.
For civic education,the research is in.There
are proven practices for teaching students
to become engaged citizens.Instruction
on classroom discussions of current events
and controversial issues,and simulations
of democratic processes,are the most
effective ways to engage students in civic
learning. Our professional development
includes these practices and more!
Educators need and deserve first-class
professional development.Thanks to you,
Classroom Law Project provides teachers
across Oregon with exceptional tools to
educate and engage future generations of
active and informed citizens.
Professional Development
for Teachers
CLP provides excellent
materials for teachers,
treats educators with
utmost respect, and
furthers the endeavor to
get the youth of our nation
more deeply involved in
civics and citizenship.
PAUL STEVENS, HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER
THE FOUNDATION OF CIVIC EDUCATION: 2014-15
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEVERAGES OUR IMPACT ON STUDENTS
OREGON
CIVICS
CONFERENCE
54 teachers P
3,808 students
impacted
OTHER PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
279 teachers P
22,326 students
impacted
SUMMER INSTITUTE
18 teachers P
3,292 students impacted
WE THE PEOPLE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CLASSROOM CURRICULUM
92 teachers P 6,142 students impacted
MOCK TRIAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CLASSROOM CURRICULUM
37 teachers P 3,424 students impacted
PROJECT CITIZEN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CLASSROOM CURRICULUM
9 teachers P 623 students impacted
CURRENT EVENTS
604 teachers P 48,167 students impacted
IN-CLASS & PRIVATE CONSULTATIONS
34 teachers P 1,182 students impacted
5. WHAT DO CLP PROGRAMS MEAN FOR STUDENTS?
If teacher professional development is the foundation
of our programs,students are the blocks upon which
the future of our democracy is built.Our programs teach
students what it means to put“active”in front of citizen.
Through our programs students become experts on
the U.S.Constitution; they help shape public policy and
access local,state and federal government; they learn
critical analysis,public speaking,and teamwork.As a
result,CLP students develop vibrant civic dispositions
including tolerance,civility,and responsibility for oneself
and the greater community.
While more than 51,500 students
in Oregon accessed CLP
programs in 2014-15,each
experience is singular.
One student recently told us
Programs for Students
Classroom Law Project has been
the highlight of my education.
Through it I have learned about
American history, law, and our
Constitution. I made some of
the most amazing friends. CLP
has been incredible, and I hope
every student gets the same
opportunity I did.
We hope so,too.
WE THE PEOPLE COMPETITION
20 teachers P
570 students impacted
MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION
84 teachers P
1,580 students impacted
PROJECT CITIZEN DAY
8 teachers P
247 students impacted
STREET LAW
8 teachers P 243 students impacted
LAW DAY CONFERENCE
17 teachers P 246 students impacted
COURTHOUSE
EXPERIENCE
143 teachers P
5,139 students impacted
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: 2014-15 CLP PROGRAMS,
COMPETITIONS & CONFERENCES FOR STUDENTS
6. If teachers are the foundation and students
the bricks,volunteers are the mortar that
makes Classroom Law Project so strong.
More than 470 dedicated community
members gave their time,talents,and
resources last year.Volunteers work as
Courthouse Experience tour guides; they
spend hundreds of hours as mock trial
and We the People coaches; they judge
classroom,regional,and state competitions;
they assist with our events,lead workshops,
and so much more.With a small staff of five,
our work would not be possible without
all those who help educate and inspire our
students.
Volunteers
My son’s We the
People team was run by nine
volunteer coaches, including attorneys,
assistant DA’s, and other professionals. These
coaches were simply amazing. They donated
hundreds of hours of time over ten months.
They mentored our children and were wonderful
guides in studying, camaraderie, team building,
and having fun around learning. They are
truly the unsung heroes of this program.
PARENT OF A WE THE PEOPLE STUDENT
7. STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
Year Ending June 30, 2015 (with comparative totals as of June 30, 2014)
Temporarily Total Total
Unrestricted Restricted 2015 2014
Revenues and other support
Contributions $ 282,096 $ 114,100 $ 396,196 $ 494,769
Government grants and contracts 26,072 – 26,072 27,072
Program revenue 29,438 – 29,438 27,037
Special events, net of costs of $54,240
and $54,804 in 2015 and 2014
respectively 60,514 – 60,514 97,107
In-kind contributions 14,072 – 14,072 14,072
Interest and dividends 338 – 338 162
412,530 114,100 526,630 660,219
Net assets released from restriction by
satisfaction of purpose restrictions 159,017 (159,017) – –
Total revenues and other support 571,547 (44,917) 526,630 660,219
Expenses
Program services 460,152 – 460,152 432,076
Supporting services
Management 118,782 – 118,782 108,898
Fund-raising 44,795 – 44,795 42,784
Total expenses 623,729 – 623,789 583,758
Change in net assets (52,182) (44,917) (97,099) 76,461
Net assets, beginning of year 313,439 182,949 496,388 419,927
Net assets, end of year $ 261,257 $ 138,032 $ 399,289 $ 496,388
Students Served: 51,519
Teachers Served: 733
Volunteers: 470
Number of Individual Donors: 519
Financials
Bend
Redmond
Eugene
La Grande
Glendale
Crane/Diamond
Medford
Grant’s Pass
Salem
Dayton
Independence
AshlandMurphey
Roseburg
Elkton
Sisters
Seneca
Silver Lake
Culver
Florence
Corvalis
Vale
Ontario
Baker City
Milton-Freewater
Pendleton
Hermiston
Estacada
Scio
Albany
Molalla
Scappoose
St. Helens
Ranier
McMinnville
Astoria
Bandon
Coos Bay
Blachly
Brookings
Butte Falls
Eagle Point
Canby
Adrian
Alsea
Turner
Gold Beach
Colton
Corbett
Harper
HelixHood River
Huntington
Ione
Madras
Jordan Valley
Junction City
Klamath Falls
Newport
Waldport
Lincoln City
Mitchell
Irrigon
Boardman
Heppner
Nestucca
Alder Creek
North Powder
The Dalles
Oakridge
Reedsport
Seaside
Warrenton
Myrtle Creek
Maupin
Ukiah
Union
Banks
Beaverton
1-9 teachers
10-19
20 or more
Workshops & events
Hillsboro
Oregon City
Banks
Beaverton
Tigard
Wilsonville
West Linn
Canby
Lake Oswego
Sherwood
Milwaukie
King City
Tualatin
Clackamas
Portland
Hillsboro
St. Paul
Year Ending June 30, 2015 (with comparative totals as of June 30, 2014)
ASSETS 2015 2014
Cash $ $427,911 $ 535,586
Accounts receivable 7,768 —
Grants and contributions receivable 2,000 3,000
Prepaid expense 3,808 6,280
Total assets $ 441,487 $ 544,866
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Accounts payable $ 20,310 $ 27,895
Accrued payroll and related taxes 10,062 9,216
Deferred revenue 11,826 11,367
Total liabilities 42,198 48,478
Net assets
Unrestricted 261,257 313,439
Temporarily restricted 138,032 182,949
Total net assets 399,289 496,388
Total liabilities and net assets $ 441,487 $ 544,866
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
8. Your critical financial contribution provides quality professional development to teachers,educates and inspires students,
and supports our volunteers.We are committed to growing our programs and reaching more students and communities
across the state.This is important work,and it would not be possible without you.
Please consider increasing your (much appreciated!) gift to CLP this year.Here are some important numbers to know.
Help Civic Education Flourish!
$2,000 $1,200 $350$600
is the cost to support one
high school constitution team
with a full year of program
assistance and training for the
WethePeoplecompetition.
is the cost of supporting
a middle school
class with mock
congressional hearings.
is the cost of
supporting a high school
mock trial team for
one school year.
is the cost to train
one teacher in the
Project Citizen curriculum.
Thanks to CLP, my public
speaking skills have improved
phenomenally, but the thing
that really struck me was my
confidence. During mock trial
I felt totally confident and in
control. I am so thankful for
Classroom Law Project; it has
given me skills that I can apply
to all parts of my life.
HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL STUDENT
2014-2015 CIRCLE MEMBERS
PRESIDENTS CIRCLE
Lewis & Clark Law School
Nike, Inc.
Oregon State Bar
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
JEFFERSON CIRCLE
Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP
K&L Gates
Lane Powell PC
Perkins Coie LLP
Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt PC
Stoel Rives LLP
Tonkon Torp LLP
MADISON CIRCLE
Ater Wynne LLP
Barran Leibman
Bullivant Houser Bailey PC
Cambia Health Solutions
Columbia Bank
IMS Capital Management, Inc.
Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP
NW Natural
Portland General Electric
2014-2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Robert Aldisert
Charissa Anderson
Hon. Thomas A. Balmer
Dan Blaufus
Thom Brown
Jim Carter
Nance Case
John Casey
Paul Conable
Marilyn Cover
David Ernst
Richard George
Noah Jarrett
Prof. Steve Johansen
Grant Jones
Richard Josephson
Margaret Kirkpatrick
Peter Koehler
Shelley Larkins
Daniel Larsen
Todd Lyon
Christopher Magana
Hon. Jean Kerr Maurer
Kim McGair
Matt Park
Paul Peterson
David Reese
Susan Rohol
Bruce Rubin
Darin Sands
Hon. Michael H. Simon
Joan Snyder
Brian Talcott
Jaye Taylor
Laura Caldera Taylor
Chip Terhune
Tim Volpert
Steven Wilker
Rep. Jennifer Williamson
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Portland,OR 97205
Ph:(503) 224-4424
Fax:(503) 224-1721
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