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The National Association of State Judicial Educators (NASJE) is pleased to announce Joseph Sawyer as the recipient of the 2026 Karen Thorson Award, NASJE’s highest honor recognizing a career judicial educator who has made significant contributions to both NASJE and judicial branch education.

The Nominating Committee is pleased to present the 2026 slate of candidates for positions on NASJE’s Board of Directors.  The Committee confirmed each candidate’s qualifications and willingness to serve. Please read the brief bios of the nominees. NASJE’s bylaws provide members 7 days Read more

Pursuant to Article IX of the NASJE Constitution and Bylaws, the Board of Directors provides this notice of a proposed amendment to be voted on at the Annual Business Meeting on September 29, 2026. This notice is being sent 49 Read more

Integrating NASJE Standards & the NACM CORE® Champion Program By Aaron Burdick As a court leader dedicated to advancing the administration of justice through continuing education, this responsibility extends far beyond just delivering content. It requires building a culture for Read more

Innovate. Inspire. Impact. Join judicial educators and court training professionals from across the country for an engaging and collaborative conference experience in Athens, Georgia. This year’s conference will focus on innovative ideas, meaningful connections, and practical strategies that strengthen the Read more

As part of ongoing work under the Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ), Conference of State Court Administrators (COSCA), and National Center for State Courts’ (NCSC) Blueprint for Racial Justice initiative, 16 states’ Judicial Educators, Judges, and Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Directors were invited to participate in the first of, I hope many, workshops on improving racial justice education in the courts.

I observed a heavy focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in improving accessibility for litigants and court staff. As a judicial educator, I found the sessions that addressed applying limited resources and existing systems to help meet the courts’ rapidly evolving training needs particularly valuable.