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Norwin students, parents urge board to keep mock trial; board asks them to consult principal and resubmit
Summary
Students and parents told the Norwin School District board that mock trial builds public‑speaking, critical‑thinking and career interests; the board asked them to meet with district leadership and resubmit a proposal for consideration, possibly at the November meeting.
Roman Ola, a Norwin High School student, told the Norwin School District Board of Education that removing the school's mock trial program would silence a space where students learn to “question, to reason, and to advocate.”
Corey Kanicki, a parent and former school counselor, and students Carter Kanicki (a junior) and Lucas Bram (a senior) also spoke during public comment, describing mock trial as a program that builds public speaking, critical thinking and real‑world courtroom skills and urging the board to keep it.
“Mock trial gives students the opportunities to explore the law field and understand what…
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