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Kutztown seventh-graders describe life-changing mock appellate-court trip to Philadelphia
Summary
Seventh-grade students and their teacher told the school board how a five-month Randell Center program and a Philadelphia mock appellate experience improved public speaking, legal understanding and civic engagement; the board praised the trip and noted it was paid for by the Rendell Center.
Seventh-grade students told the Kutztown Area School Board on Monday that a five-month Randell Center program and a visit to a federal courtroom in Philadelphia helped them understand how the judicial system works and boosted their public-speaking skills.
"I was amazed by this experience as I was able to share my speech and answer questions from a real judge," said Cash Lau, a seventh-grade student, describing the courtroom setting and the U.S. seal on the chamber wall.…
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