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Emil Zullo for Excellence in Law Related Education for Teachers
To recognize the New York educator who has made an outstanding contribution to law-related education (LRE) and whose programs: 1) foster understanding of the values of our legal and judicial systems; 2) inform and educate students as to the roles in society of the law, the courts, law enforcement agencies and the legal profession; 3) stimulate a deeper sense of individual responsibility, instruct students to recognize responsibility and instruct students to recognize their duties, as well as their rights; 4) encourage effective law-related education programs in their schools and communities; and 5) increase communication and understanding among students, educators and those involved professionally in the legal system.
Presented by: Committee on Law, Youth and Citizenship
Contact: LYC Director
Nomination Deadline: Contact lyc@nysba.org
Date Presented: see link below
Award Criteria: Any K-12 public or nonpublic school educator in the State of New York who has:
been active in LRE for at least three years;
participated in the development of materials and programs, or made other important contributions that have an impact on students and others and that are recognized at the local and state levels;
voluntarily given his/her time and resources in support of LRE, such as serving on planning committees, reviewing materials and programs and responding to requests for assistance; and
not previously received this award. Prize Awarded: Plaque
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