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Grand Forks County Partners with Schroeder Middle School for Civics Education and Career Day

March 7, 2025

Grand Forks County is strengthening its commitment to civics education through an ongoing collaboration with Schroeder Middle School. Judges and court staff have been engaging with eighth-grade History and North Dakota Studies students, offering quarterly presentations on the Constitution and government structure.

In December 2024, Northeast Central Judicial District Presiding Judge Don Hager and Kelly Hutton, Unit 1 Court Administrator, led an educational session. More recently, in February 2025, Judge Hager and Alison Braaten, Grand Forks Clerk of Court, provided another presentation. Their discussions covered key topics such as the history and structure of the North Dakota Court System, the courts’ role as the third branch of government, distinctions between criminal and civil cases, students’ rights and responsibilities, and potential career paths in the judiciary.

Students also participated in a hands-on jury panel activity, modeled after Mad Libs, to deepen their understanding of the legal process. Court officials found the sessions engaging, noting the students’ enthusiasm and curiosity.

Looking ahead, Grand Forks County judicial partners will host Schroeder Middle School students for Career Day in April. Students interested in law enforcement, judicial careers, and the legal system will have the opportunity to engage in roundtable discussions with judges, court staff, probation officers, attorneys, and law enforcement officials. The event will provide insight into various legal professions, with students rotating among different groups to ask questions and learn about career opportunities.

“We look forward to working with our local judicial partners and showcasing the offerings of judicial services to middle schoolers,” officials said.

This initiative reflects Grand Forks County’s dedication to fostering civic engagement and inspiring future leaders in the legal field.

By: DNU staff

Filed Under: News

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