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2008 California Schools of Character Announced
Sacramento, CA – February 2008 – The Center for Youth Citizenship is pleased to announce Marengo Ranch Elementary and Mulberry School as the 2008 California Schools of Character. Marengo Ranch Elementary is located in Galt Joint Union Elementary School District, in Sacramento County. Mulberry School is a private PreK-5th grade school, located in Los Gatos, in Santa Clara County.
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LOCAL YOUTH ADDRESS THE COURT ON GANG INJUNCTIONS AND FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES
January 2008 - The Center for Youth Citizenship is pleased to announce the culminating competition and showcase events of the 29th Annual Gordon D. Schaber High School Law Program, a Law Works Partnership. Over 30 high schools from throughout the greater Sacramento Region are participating in this year's Law Works options, including Sacramento Youth Court, Moot Court and Mock Trial. 

AREA YOUTH HELP CREATE RESPECTFUL AND RESPONSIBLE COMMUNITIES
Sacramento, CA – October 25, 2007 – As local and national leaders struggle to deal with instances of youth violence and gang crime, students are taking action! Through its various partnerships and with the help of community leaders, the Center for Youth Citizenship (CYC) is using its 20+ years of expertise to help youth become more engaged in the issues facing our region.

October is Character Education Month!

Character-Based Citizenship® Winter Institute to be held December 4-5, 2007

VIDEO - Watch Character Education in Action at California Elementary Schools!

Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 55 - Relative to character education in public schools.
Filed with Secretary of State October 2, 2007.

Free to Learn Recognition Reception Highlights

Gordon D. Schaber (GDS) High School Law Program Kickoff Luncheon Highlights
The Gordon D. Schaber (GDS) High School Law Program Kickoff Luncheon was held on September 21, 2007 at the Embassy Suites in Downtown Sacramento. The luncheon proved a great success in highlighting themes of justice, fairness and equity and recognizing members of the legal community whose support is helping to make character and good citizenship a part every student’s education and future success.

EDUCATORS TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR BUILDING YOUTH CHARACTER AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP
Sacramento, CA – On September 27, 2007, education and community leaders will join the Center for Youth Citizenship (CYC) at the Free to Learn Recognition Reception at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Sacramento.

The purpose of this special event, being held in the Capitol View Room on the 15th floor from 4:00 – 7:00pm, is to recognize and celebrate the hard work and achievements of Sacramento area elementary schools implementing Free to Learn, a character-based approach for teaching good citizenship.

CYC Presents...Youth Action Leadership Camp 2007...October 26-28, 2007
CYC's Youth Action Leadership Camp offers youth a unique learning experience with workshops designed to equip youth teams with the skills needed for everyday citizenship, with special emphasis on initiating Youth Action Projects.
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Upcoming Events

California Schools of Character Presentations
March 7 - Marengo Ranch Elementary
March 28 - Mulberry School

5th Annual Highest Office: Citizen Community Forum
May 15, 2008

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