The International Organization for Judicial Training (IOJT) recently announced the publication of the fourth issue of Judicial Education and Training. This issue presents twelve articles, which primarily addresses four themes: Remote delivery of judicial education Diversity in South Asian approaches Core aspects of pedagogy Read more
The NASJE Board and the ad hoc Strategic Planning Committee are very pleased to provide the NASJE 2015-2020 Strategic Plan: PDF Thank you to everyone who participated in the process of developing this document.
NASJE is being represented at the Court Technology Conference (CTC) in Minneapolis this week by Past Presidents Jill Goski and Joseph Sawyer. CTC is the largest court technology conference in the world, bringing together more than 1,500 court professionals for Read more
NASJE members, met with author Dr. James Loewen via webcast to be held on Thursday, October 1 at 12:00 Pacific/3:00 Eastern! Dr. Loewen is the author of the books Sundown Towns and Lies My Teacher Told Me, which speak to educators Read more
As usual, there’s a lot going on at NASJE. We are soliciting member feedback for the new strategic plan. Also, please be sure to tune in for several exciting upcoming webcasts.
In his compelling book, The Divide: American Injustice in the Age of the Wealth Gap, Rolling Stone editor Matt Taibbi builds a compelling case about inequality in the American criminal justice system, charging that one’s wealth or lack thereof largely affects how one fares in it. Mr. Taibbi demonstrates convincingly how and why Wall Street bankers, traders and hedge fund operators have never been convicted of crimes for their roles in the 2008 recession — and it isn’t pretty.
Judicial educators create opportunities for transformative education that strengthens the administration of justice. One of the most important and valuable transformations we can facilitate is that from new hire to supervisor, manager, executive and beyond. It is just this sort of defined career pathway that attracts bright and justice-oriented individuals to a career in the courts.
Join the Education and Curriculum Committee on Wednesday, September 2, 2015, in a webinar — Law & Literature with Tim Baland. Mr. Baland will facilitate a 75-minute interactive session based on the short story “The Enemy” by Pearl S. Buck.
The National Center for State Courts just published the 2015 installment of “Trends in State Courts.” Several of the national court leaders published in the 2015 Trends in State Courts have connections to NASJE: The full NCSC 2015 Trends in Read more
NASJE members can check out the webinar “Format and Functionality of Bench Books in the Age of Technology”, originally held on July 22, 2015, through a link in the member area.
Larry Stone is the embodiment of the qualities the Karen Thorson Award recognizes: a deep, abiding positive influence on our organization and our profession. The award will be presented to him at NASJE’s 2015 Annual Conference in Seattle (October 4-7).
After this session students will be able to (1) Define the concept of procedural fairness as it relates to the work of court staff, (2) Explain why procedural fairness is important in the court system; and, (3) Demonstrate effective techniques court staff can use to ensure procedural fairness.
NCSC features presidents of its justice system partners in a piece in their newsletter they call “Association Insight”. In March 2015 they featured NASJE president Kelly Tait. You can read the article at their website.
In 1995, I wrote an article for NASJE News titled “Creating Presence”. I heard from many colleagues about how helpful the concepts were in establishing the importance of education in the courts. Now, two decades later, creating presence is even more important. External forces that will not abate increasingly drive contemporary change. Directly meeting the challenges of change with a clear vision and unified voice is required to thrive in what will likely be a very exciting and frustrating time.
The NASJE Communications Committee will endeavor to periodically feature a spotlight on a NASJE member who has demonstrated tremendous efforts while “Navigating Judicial Education in Great Change.” The Committee members have voted to highlight NASJE member Diane Cowdrey (CA) who led the restructuring of the Center for Judiciary Education and Research (CJER) during the meltdown of the economy and the fiscal crisis for California’s judicial branch beginning in early 2008. Diane is the Director of CJER, in the Operations and Programs Division, Judicial Council of California.
The NASJE Board reviewed the feedback given in Chicago and is proposing a new mission and vision statement for your consideration. Please email your comments to Lee Ann Barnhardt by April 10.
NASJE President Kelly Tait talks about the annual conference, webcasts, NASJE News, and the new Member Only Area.
