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ReporterSUPREME COURT OF OHIO | THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF OHIOOHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION | ACLU OF OHIO FOUNDATIONSPONSORS
Mock Trial Case Summary ..........4
Law & Citizenship Conference Speakers ...................................10
MY OHIO Special ......................14
Supreme Court Spotlight ..........15
Change is in the air. It might be political change. It could be new technology in the classroom. It could also be the new SB 165 mandates, requiring teaching founding documents and changes in state standards. The Center is staying ahead of the curve and helping you do the same! This year’s Law & Citizenship Conference is designed to support you through the transitions.
Politics & 2012 ElectionsPolitics and elections this fall will be dominat-ing dinner table conversation, television com-mercials, and chat at the water cooler. Your students will want to talk about it too. The Conference will have the sessions to help you stay ready to answer any question, no matter the curveball. Learn from a newspaper and radio reporter about Politics and Media in a Changing World. A Findlay University professor will discuss American Presidential Campaigns and Political Memorabilia from Washington to Obama. Conference favorites return – the chairmen of the Ohio Republican and Demo-
cratic Parties will come together to offer their views on Ohio: The Heart of it All – Politically.
Founding DocumentsSenate Bill 165 was signed into law this past spring, mandating the teaching of American and Ohio founding documents, including the US Constitution, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, the Northwest Ordinance, and the Ohio Constitution. Multiple conference sessions will help refresh your content knowl-edge on these documents.
TechnologyToday’s students are very savvy when it comes to technology. Meet them by integrating it into your classroom. Sessions will focus on incor-porating Google programs, iPads, Twitter, and social media into your teaching. Learn from a new generation of teachers and pre-service professionals how easy it is to use the most current technology in the classroom.
The Classroom, It’s a Changin’
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Issue 3Fall 2012
We Deliver, 30 or LessRemember that old pizza delivery slogan? Well, it’s not pizza, but OCLRE has an arguably better deal. The Center will deliver on-site professional development to your school or district at no charge, if just one educator in attendance is a current OCLRE member ($30 membership fee) and there are a minimum of five who will attend the professional development session. For $30 or less, several teachers can learn about the Center’s challeng-ing academic, hands-on, student-driven programs. Schools/districts may request program-specific professional develop-ment (We the People, Mock Trial, Middle School Mock Trial, Youth for Justice, Project Citizen) or an orientation session at which teachers will become familiar with the Center and learn a bit about all of its programs and resources for teach-ers and students. The Center programs will work according to teachers’ needs and time parameters. Contact us today so we can get you on the calendar! To learn more or to schedule a professional development session, contact Jared Reitz or Kate Strickland at [email protected] or [email protected], respectively, or call toll-free (877) 485-3510.
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One of my favorite quotes: “Most people’s idea of reasoning is to find ways to continue thinking as they already do.” It’s true. We’ll watch a particular network with our favorite news pro-gram knowing we’ll find support for what we may
be politically or socially thinking. Those pesky political ads give many of us the fodder to go on thinking as we already do about a par-ticular candidate or issue. We also know that those ads and even the network programming are designed to influence us and not neces-sarily with good reasoning or factual content. I am often more curious about what my fellow citizens think about an issue, candidate or hot topic in the community.
Letters—almost sounds archaic in the age of Twitter, Facebook, blogs and texts—our newspapers are filled with them. Letters to the Editor are written by people who want their voices to be heard. They believe they have important information to offer based on their education or personal experience, feel a need to correct incorrect information found in another letter or a newspaper article or react to policy makers. The voices of the people with whom we live, work and play can be more informative and accurate than information gotten elsewhere. Of course there are those folks who want their voices heard but really have nothing to say. However, it is such a democratic process to freely express oneself in a free press without retribution.
There will be plenty of letters, more than usual, in our local papers as the Election Day draws near. National, state and local candidates, local school and community issues, and more will be the topics on which people will want to express themselves.
• HavestudentsreadtheLetterstotheEdi-tor section of the local newspaper.
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Letters to the Editor: A natural blend of Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Pressby Jared Reitz, OCLRE director of programs
• Askstudentstobringtoclasstheletterswith which they agree or disagree. Have them write a response letter then clip it to the newspaper letter and hand it to you for your comments.
• Teacherscanselectafewlettersand use them as discussion topics in the classroom.
• Studentscouldreadtheletterssectiondaily to see if there is a trend among the voters in their community toward a particular candidate or issue. Can Election Day results be predicted simply by using the Letters to the Editor?
• Perhapstherewillbestudentswhofeelstrongly about a candidate and/or issue and may want to write a letter to the editor. Students should check to see what restrictions may be in place on letters to the local newspaper.
• Studentscouldalsoreadon-lineLettersto the Editor found in the New York Times, Chicago Tribune or any other major news-paper maybe the local newspaper as well.
I am sure the students will find those letters with which they agree so they can go on thinking as they already do. Hopefully, they will also discover the importance of difference of opinion, the importance of using correct information in support of arguments and that Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Press are alive and well. Interesting to note, someday these students may say “Remember Letters to the Editor…Remember newspapers when they were paper?
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Keep in touch with the Center and be up-to-date with the latest program-ming notes, news, and professional development opportunities.
On July 31st, Executive Director Deborah Dehaan retired after 13 years at the helm. During Deb’s tenure, OCLRE has grown to become the largest state provider of
law-related education both in the number of programs offered and teachers and students served. More importantly however, OCLRE has become a better, stronger organization because of Deb’s vision and passion. In recognition of her exceptional dedication to OCLRE’s mission, Deb will be honored with the Founder’s Award to be presented during the 2012 Law and Citi-zenship Conference. We are grateful for Deb’s significant contributions to OCLRE and wish her much happiness as she begins a new chapter.
The Center’s Board of Trustees has established the Deborah DeHaan Scholarship Fund to sup-port schools that need financial assistance to participate in OCLRE programs and activities. Questions regarding the DeHaan Scholarship Fund may be directed to Lisa Eschleman at (614) 485-3500. Contributions of the Fund can be made in care of OCLRE at 1700 Lake Shore Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43204.
The Center’s Board of Trustees and staff are happy to welcome Lisa Eschleman as OCLRE’s new executive director. Ms. Eschleman is the Center’s fifth director in its
30-year history and is the first director who is also a lawyer.
“It certainly is an honor to follow Deb,” Eschleman said. “Through her leadership, OCLRE has grown to become one of the most respected programs in the country.” As an OCLRE volunteer since 1996, Ms. Eschleman serves as the chairperson of the Mock Trial Case Committee.
Previous to her leadership position with the Ohio Environmental Review Appeals Commis-sion, Eschleman served as associate director for pro bono at the Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation, as a senior attorney at the Capital University Law School Family Advocacy Clinic and as a partner with Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur.
Welcome Lisa!
OCLRE bids adieu to Deborah DeHaan and welcomes new executive director
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by Todd burch, Esq., OCLRE Mock Trial coordinator
Editor’s note: The Center has asked Mock Trial Coordinator Todd Burch to share some tips with readers. Todd first became involved in mock trial through the Center’s program in high school and continued his career at the University of Cincinnati where he competed for four years and coached for three years.
It would be appropriate to start this column at the beginning: with opening statements. The first thing to note is that it’s called an opening statement as opposed to a closing argument. The distinction is clear: you should not make arguments in an opening. An opening should explain to the judges your theory of the case and the applicable law and inform them of the evidence and witnesses you plan to present. An effective opening will leave the judges with a clear understanding of your team’s view of the case.
As with any trial element, an opening can be constructed in many different ways. One struc-ture that I taught my students and is effective in achieving the goals of an opening state-ment is writing an opening around five main sections: 1) theme 2) story 3) law 4) witnesses 5) repeat theme.
• Alwaysbeginanopeningwithastrongtheme. A theme should succinctly en-capsulate the team’s theory of the case in a way that the judges will remember throughout the trial. One way to create a theme is to finish the sentence “this case is about... .” For example, “this case is about greed” or “this case is about choic-es.” The next several sentences should then be spent explaining how “greed” or “choices” are important to the case. There are certainly other effective themes such as a quote or a story. Whatever you choose, the theme should be no longer than a few sentences to a paragraph. Students can often be very creative when developing a theme.
• Abriefsummaryofthestoryorexpectedfacts of the case from your team’s point of view should follow. This section of an opening can build on the theme by further explaining key issues in the case.
Be careful not to make arguments or focus on facts that may not come out at trial. Phrases such as “it is expected the evidence will show” can be effective ways preface facts or testimony.
• Continuebyexplainingtheapplicablelawin the case. Again, be careful not to make arguments or legal conclusions. Your goal is simply to explain to the judges what you see as the most important law in the case. This law can often be drawn from the briefs or case law excerpts included in the case materials.
• Useaparagraphtodiscusseachwitnessyou will call. Tell the judges who the wit-ness is and what the witness will discuss. Each witness paragraph should conclude with the most important testimony the witness will give.
• Concludetheopeningstatementbyagainrecounting your theme or at least an ab-breviated version of it. This will reinforce your theme and theory of the case to the judges. The final few sentences should compose the “prayer” or what you are asking the court to do. For example, “at the conclusion of this case the defense will request this Court grant the Motion to Suppress.”
As with any other aspect of mock trial, presentation is also critically important. An opener who is confident and well spoken will
better convey their case theory to the judges and usually score more points in the process. Obviously many students use notes. However, it is important not to rely on notes. A student who never looks up will struggle to connect with the judges. Always remember to make eye contact and use gestures and inflection where appropriate. Even if an opening is given from behind a podium you should make an attempt to move to the extent possible and especially during transitions.
Hopefully some of these strategies will help your team deliver more effective opening statements. As always in mock trial, the best approaches are those that make the students comfortable as well as accentuate their strengths and talents.
Mock Trial: Opening Statement strategies
Defendant uses 5th & 14th Amendments to fight criminal charges in 2013 Mock TrialState of Ohio v. Dakota AllenA high school sophomore is suspected of setting a fire at the school that resulted in the death of a maintenance worker. The po-lice then engage in a lengthy interrogation process that involves driving to the scene of the crime and the victim’s home, as well as various interrogation techniques. Late in
the day, the defendant makes a statement claiming responsibility for the fire and is subsequently charged with murder and arson. However, the defendant later recants the confession. The defendant has alleged that the statements were improperly co-erced by the police in violation of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments and filed a Motion to Suppress.
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Todd burch, Esq.
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Mock Trial reminders• The2013OhioMockTrialCaseisreleasedMonday,September24thattheCenter’sLaw&
Citizenship Conference.• TeamRegistrationandRequestforMaterialsformsareavailablenowatwww.oclre.org.
The registration deadline is December 7th. Teams registering between December 7th and January 7th will be assessed a $30 late fee. Teams registering after January 7th will be able to compete only on a space available basis.
• TeamswithdrawingbeforeJanuary7thwillbeassesseda$5processingfee.Theremainingbalance will be refunded. After January 7th, no refunds are available.
• QuestionsmaybesubmittedregardingthecaseandanswerswillbepostedtotheErrataSheet at www.oclre.org. The Errata Sheet will be updated every two weeks beginning October 16th and ending January 22nd.
• DistrictsiteassignmentsandcompetitiontimeswillbereleasedontheCenter’swebsiteonJanuary 11th.
Mock Trial supporters to receive both Center awards in 2012
The Center’s board of trustees has voted unanimously to present the 2012 Lori Eiler Award for Coaching Excellence to Paul Nick who is an attorney/advisor for the Thomas Worthington Mock Trial team. In nominating Mr. Nick, Thomas Worthington students cite not only his commitment to the program itself but also his commitment to them as indi-viduals and his dedication to the educational principles that will serve the students well as citizens long after mock trial competition has ended. Ken Donchatz will receive the Center’s highest award, the Founders’ Award for his work on the Westerville School levy to save Mock Trial there.
• Ateamrosterisrequiredtocompletethe registration process. Teams will only be assigned to a competition site if a completed roster is submitted by January 7th. Teams that submit rosters after that date will be allowed to compete only on a space available basis.
• Allscores,includingtheteamscore,willbe evaluated on a 10-point scale.
• Therewillbeseparatescoresforwitnessdirect and witness cross for a total of 110 points per score sheet.
• Teamrostersmayonlybesubmittedonline at www.oclre.org.
Mock Trial Competition changes
paul Nick Ken Donchatz
The Indian Hill High School team is jubilant after winning Mock Trial 2012.
Mock Trial Made EasyAre you new to mock trial or interested in learning more? This session, the day prior to the Law and Citizenship Conference, will prepare both middle and high school teachers to bring mock trial to their classrooms. Learn to develop legal strategy and perform all steps of a trial including delivering speeches, questioning witnesses and making objections. Attendees will leave this session with a bet-ter understanding of how to teach the mock trial process. The program will be led by Lori Urogdy Eiler who has been involved with High School Mock Trial since it was founded 30 years ago. Attendance is complimentary with Law & Citizenship Conference registration, or pay just for the day. Participants will receive a certificate of participation for contact hours. Register online at http://www.oclre.org/professionaldevelopment/mocktrial. Please contact Todd Burch, High School Mock Trial program coordinator at (877) 485-3510 or [email protected] with any questions.
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The Case Committee who devoted many hours to create the2012-2013 Ohio Mock Trial case is gratefully acknowledged:
2012-2013 Ohio Mock Trial Case Committee
Sara Clark, Esq., School Boards Association
Paul Cox, Esq., Fraternal Order of Police
Tyson Crist, Esq., Ice Miller LLP
*Lisa Eschleman, Esq., Ohio Center for Law Related Education
Bob Hart, Esq.
Jon Hsu, Esq., Ohio Environmental Review Appeals Commission
Charles Lease, Esq., Law Offices of Charles Lease
Julie Lindstrom, Esq.
Brad Miller, Esq., Burton Law LLC
Kristin Mutchler, Esq., Supreme Court of Ohio
Stephanie Graubner Nelson, Esq., Supreme Court of Ohio
Diana Ramos Reardon, MPA, JD, Supreme Court of Ohio
Jeremy Young, Esq., Roetzel & Andress
*Chair of the Case Committee
2012-2013 High School Mock Trial Competition Committee
Jeffrey Ginsburg, Esq.Competition Committee Chair
Shirley Cochran, Esq.Attorney at Law and Mediator
The Honorable Jerry McBrideClermont County Court of Common Pleas
Alvin BellRetired educator, Hancock County
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Fine literature never out of style at MSMTMiddle School Mock Trial is starting its second decade with a classic book that still resonates today. The focus case for the 2012-13 school year will be State of Mississippi v TJ Avery, based on the novel Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor.
Set in Great Depression-era Mississippi, this story centers on a family looking to overcome poverty and race relations. Educators can teach themes of tolerance, acceptance, and peace while preparing for mock trial.
Bring this interactive, interdisciplinary pro-gram to your school by attending a Mock Trial
Professional Development on September 22 or November 14.
The 11th annual Middle School Mock Trial State Showcase will take place April 11-12, 2013 at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center in downtown Columbus.
For more information or to register for the professional development or state showcase, visit www.oclre.org. You can also contact Tim Kalgreen at [email protected] or (614) 485-3515.
Middle School Mock Trial students ham it up at the Supreme Court of Ohio following the 2012 showcase.
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Learn more about Youth for Justice 2013 Professional Development Workshop
what? Youth for Justice is student-led and designed to empower youth, grades 4 through 9, to be actively engaged citizens who work together to make a positive dif-ference in their community. This workshop will walk you through the program – from creating a team and setting goals to fac-ing challenges presenting at the Youth for Justice Summit.
Cost? $25 for current OCLRE members (1 year OCLRE membership is $30) $70 for non members
The 2013 Youth for Justice Summit will be held Tuesday, May 7, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio.
Questions? Contact Sarah Wessling at [email protected] (877) 485-3510 (toll free) (614) 485-3517 (direct)
who? Teachers, Counselors, School Resource Officers, After-School Program and Youth Group Leaders
when? Wednesday, October 24, 2012
where? Ohio Center for Law-Related Education 1700 Lake Shore Drive Columbus, OH 43204
State Representative Ted Celeste comes every year to listen to students at the Youth for Justice Summit.
These Youth for Justice Students were proud to display their hard work at the Youth Summit.
Register today at www.oclre.org
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Constitution Classroom uses current Supreme Court cases about students and actual issues they face in “today’s world” to teach them about the Constitution.
Nearly 200 pages of lesson plans, activities, and PowerPoints were developed by lawyers and written for teachers. These materials are a public service of the Ohio State Bar Foun-dation to enhance student understanding of the Constitution.
In addition, OSBF lawyers are available as resource speakers in your classroom.Constitution Classroom is accessible online at www.osbf.net. Teachers can also contact Beth Gillespie at [email protected] or (614) 487-4474 for a free DVD and notebook.
Center on Congress announces New Civic Quotes application for ipadNow available as a free app. for the iPad and also on the web, Civic Quotes is a new resource that uses notable quotations and images to teach about American government and citizenship in an engaging, interac-tive way. Teachers can use Civic Quotes in the classroom to supplement their civics, government, or American history curricula. The quotes and images also can be used as discussion starters, encouraging the students to learn more about the person being quoted and the history of the event. To access Civic Quotes on an iPad or the web, go to http://www.tpscongress.org/civic-quotes/
Free Materials to Teach the Constitution to a Wired Generation
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Especially with the passage of SB 165, We the People is one of the best resources a teacher can use when it comes to teaching the found-ing documents. The curriculum allows students to thoroughly examine the US Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Indepen-dence. Learn more about We the People at one of the professional developments this school year: October 10, 2012 and January 25, 2013.
Both will be held in Columbus. Information about the professional development programs can be found at www.oclre.org/professional development/wethepeople or by contacting Tim Kalgreen at (614) 485-3515 or [email protected]
The Center for Civic Education is considering a Middle School We the People National Compe-
tition in the spring of 2013. All Middle School We the People classes with 15 or more stu-dents will be eligible, with a limit of 56 classes nationally, on a first-come, first-served basis. Currently, the Center for Civic Education is gauging interest, feasibility, and pricing. If you are interested or would like more information, contact Bob Leming at [email protected].
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We the People creates Constitutional scholars like these students at both the middle and high school level.
We the People Updates
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Here is a sampling of sessions that fit the needs of elementary teachers:
• MyOhio:ACloserLookatLocal,State,and National Citizenship Activities through an Ohio Lens
• AddressingtheNorthwestOrdinance&Ohio Constitution – Elementary School
• TeachingwithaniPad• OCLREProgramsAcrosstheCurriculum• WethePeople:TeachingtheFounding
Documents and Literacy in Social Studies• It’sLearning:AnOnlinePlatform
And of course, all keynote and plenary ses-sions will provide content important for all grade levels:
• TheOhioConstitutionbyOhioSupremeCourt Justice Robert Cupp
• Ohio:TheHeartofItAll–PoliticallybyOhio Republican Party Chairman Bob Bennett and Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern
• TheOhioSecretaryofStatebySecretaryof State Jon Husted
Attendees receive a flash drive with 30+ les-sons and resources relating to the conference sessions to help you bring even more back to the classroom. Participants receive a contact hour certificate; and graduate credit from Ashland University is also available.
Come rejuvenate your learning at the 22nd annual Law & Citizenship Conference on September 23-24. Visit http://www.oclre.org/LawAndCitizenshipConference/default.htm to register or for more details.
The Law & Citizenship Conference will offer sessions that are highly recommended for elementary school teachers!
Teachers are delighted to receive a jump drive loaded with more than 30 ready-to-use lessons and resources at the Law & Citizenship Conference.
Law & CITIzENSHIp CONFERENCE
Much MoreThere will be sessions on financial literacy, mock trial, social studies literacy, and more. And if the content sessions weren’t enough, all attendees receive a flash drive with lesson plans, websites, and resources to help bring the conference back to your classroom. Gradu-ate credit from Ashland University and contact hours are available as well!
While things may be changing in the world, you can still expect a solid, informative, and fun conference from the Ohio Center for Law-Related Education. Visit http://www.oclre.org/LawAndCitizenshipConference/default.htm and sign up to attend today!
The Classroom, It’s a Changin’ continued from page 1
The texting while driving project Citizen team from Main Elementary School poses with Governor Kasich after witnessing the House vote banning texting while driving in Ohio. They were invited because of their continued involvement with the passing of the bill.
They made a difference!
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Monday, September 24, 2012Sessions subject to change. Visit http://www.oclre.org/LawAndCitizenshipConference/default.htm for complete session descriptions and for the most up-to-date information
Politics and the 2012 ElectionsTitle: Civic Learning Through Practicepresenter: Jon Husted, Ohio Secretary of State
Title: Electoral College 102presenter: Al Bell, retired educator
Title: Ohio: The Heart of It All – Politically presenter: Bob Bennett, chair, Ohio Re-publican Party & Chris Redfern, chair, Ohio Democratic Party
Title: Parties, Candidates, and Issues 2012presenter: TBA
Title: Political Ideology Beyond Conservative and Liberal: Lessons for all Students in High School Social Studies presenter: Drew Ostendorf, teacher, Sycamore High School
Title: Politics & Media in the Changing Worldpresenter: Ann Fisher, host & executive producer, WOSU Radio
Founding Documents - SB165Title: Addressing the Northwest Ordinance & Ohio Constitution – Elementary Schoolpresenter: Virginia Moore, social studies content specialist, Ohio Resource Center
Title: Addressing the Northwest Ordinance & Ohio Constitution – Middle School presenter: Virginia Moore, social studies content specialist, Ohio Resource Center
Title: The Basics: The Ohio Constitutionpresenter: David Gold, Esq., Ohio Legislative Service Commission
Title: Dust Off Those Old Documentspresenter: Cheryl Campbell, Amelia High School
Title: MY OHIO: A Closer Look at Local, State, and National Citizenship Activities through an Ohio Lenspresenter: Cindi Gahris Snyder, retired educa-tor
Title: ODE and SB 165: What it Means and What ODE is Doingpresenter: Dwight Groce, social studies con-sultant, Ohio Department of Education
Social Studies LiteracyTitle: OCLRE Programs Across the Curriculumpresenter: Jared Reitz, director of programs, Ohio Center for Law-Related Education
Title: Why Do We Have to Read? This Isn’t English Class! Literacy Instruction in Social Studies Classespresenter: Lisa Eubanks, teacher and literacy coach, Ross High School
Technology in the ClassroomTitle: It’s Learning: An Online Learning Platformpresenter: Barb Adams, teacher, North Union Middle School, Chuck Pollington, It’s Learning
Title: Social Media in the Classroompresenter: Professor Mary Lia Reiter, Columbus State Community College
Title: Teaching with the iPadpresenter: Professor Mary Lia Reiter, Columbus State Community College
Mock TrialTitle: 2013 Ohio High School Mock Trial Case Presentationpresenters: Todd Burch, Esq., Ohio Center for Law-Related Education; Lisa Eschleman, Esq., 2013 High School Mock Trial Case Committee chair, Ohio Center for Law Related Education; Bob Hart, Esq., 2013 High School Mock Trial Case Committee member
Title: Confession and the Fifth Amendmentpresenters: Doug Jerome, chief of police, Brookville Police Department; Bob Bowman, chief of police, Perry Twp. Police Department
Title: Objection, Sustained: Teaching the Rules of Evidence and Using Objectionspresenter: Kevin Hillery, principal, Archbishop Hoban High School; Dan Cody, Esq., legal advi-sor, Archbishop Hoban High School
Title: A View from the Bench: A Discussion with Experienced Mock Trial Judgespresenter: Todd Burch, Ohio Center for Law-Related Education; Julie Lindstrom, Esq.; Bob Hart, Esq.
Other Sessions of InterestTitle: Civic Voices: An International Democracy Memory Bankpresenters: Matt Doran; Michelle Stasa-Coleman; Doreen Uhas Sauer; Hal Howard teachers, Columbus City Schools
Title: Free Resources on Financial Literacy for Ohio’s Youthpresenter: Bob Niemi, Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Financial Institutions
Law & Citizenship Conference Sessions by DayLaw & CITIzENSHIp CONFERENCE
It Is Easy Being Green …
Times have changed, Kermit. And the Center is doing its best to keep up. In an effort to be environmentally conscious, and to continue to provide quality service and con-venience to those we serve, the Center now offers online registration. Whether you wish to attend professional development, register a team for an upcoming competition or you’re interested in serving as a volunteer, you may do so in a matter of clicks, saving time and paper. Payments and purchase orders can be accepted via our secure site. Visit www.oclre.org today and get involved!
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ann Fisher, host & executive producer, WOSU RadioPolitics & Media in the Changing World
Justice Robert Cupp, Supreme Court of Ohio An Insider’s View of the Ohio Constitution
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Sessions subject to change. Visit http://www.oclre.org/LawAndCitizenshipConference/default.htm for complete session descriptions and for the most up-to-date information.
Politics and the 2012 ElectionsTitle: American Presidential Campaigns and Political Memorabiliapresenter: Jim Taylor, history & methods instructor, University of Findlay
Title: Analyzing the Adspresenter: TBA
Title: Electoral College 101presenter: Al Bell, retired educator
Title: Electoral College 102presenter: Al Bell, retired educator
Title: Tweet the Vote: Voter Empowerment and Social Mediapresenter: Shakyra Diaz, policy director, ACLU of Ohio
Founding DocumentsTitle: Dust Off Those Old Documentspresenter: Cheryl Campbell, Amelia High School
Title: An Insider’s View of the Ohio Constitutionpresenter: Justice Robert Cupp, Supreme Court of Ohio
Title: Northwest Ordinancepresenter: Jared Reitz, M.Ed., director of pro-grams, Ohio Center for Law-Related Education
Title: ODE and SB 165: What it Means and What ODE is Doingpresenter: Dwight Groce, social studies con-sultant, Ohio Department of Education
Title: We the People: Teaching the Founding Documents and Literacy in Social Studiespresenter: Mike Browning, teacher, Gahanna Middle School South
Social Studies LiteracyTitle: OCLRE Programs Across the Curriculumpresenter: Jared Reitz, director of programs, Ohio Center for Law-Related Education
Title: The Power of Collaboration: Using Literature to Improve Literacy and to Prepare Students to Become Effective Citizens in the 21st Centurypresenters: Bryan Ashkettle, Robert Northrup, Jess Tresko, Jennifer Wobser, teachers, Solon High School
Technology in the ClassroomTitle: Implementing Google: What A New Generation of Teachers is Bringing to the Classroompresenter: Katie Post, Howard Gilson, pre-service professionals, Miami University
Title: It’s Learning: An Online Learning Platformpresenter: Barb Adams, teacher, North Union Middle School; Chuck Pollington, It’s Learning
Title: Tweet the Vote: Voter Empowerment and Social Mediapresenter: Shakyra Diaz, policy director, ACLU of Ohio
Mock TrialTitle: Mock Trial Behind the Scenes: Strategies for Successfully Managing a Mock Trial Programpresenter: Robert Rivera, teacher, Solon High School
Title: Taking the Stand: Developing Effective Witnessespresenter: Josh Leckrone, Esq., legal advisor, University of Cincinnati Mock Trial
Title: A View from the Bench: A Discussion with Experienced Mock Trial Judgespresenter: Todd Burch, Ohio Center for Law-Related Education; Shirley Cochran, Esq., 2012 High School Mock Trial Competition Com-mittee member; Kara Keating, Esq., assistant prosecuting attorney, Franklin County Prosecu-tor’s Office; Josh Leckrone, Esq., University of Cincinnati Mock Trial Legal Advisor
Other Topics of InterestTitle: A Little Economic Analysis Goes a Long Way presenter: Doug Haskell, Economics Center, University of Cincinnati
Katie post, pre-service professional, Miami UniversityImplementing Google: What a New Generation of Teachers is Bringing to the Classroom
Jon Husted, Ohio Secretary of State Civic Learning Through Practice
Mary Lia Reiter, professor, Columbus State Community CollegeSocial Media in the Classroom
Conference Speakers
Lisa Eubanks, teacher, Ross High SchoolWhy Do We Have to Read? This Isn’t English Class! Literacy Instruction in Social Studies Classes
Drew Ostendorf, teacher, Sycamore High SchoolPolitical Ideology beyond Conservative & Liberal
Virginia Moore, formerly with ODE, social studies Contact for the Ohio Resource Center
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Thank You, Donors! The Ohio Center for Law-Related Education is grateful to the following individuals and organizations for their kind and generous support of our mission to partner with teachers to bring citizenship to life. Donations listed were given between August 1, 2011 and July 31, 2012. Many parents recognized teachers who have made a difference in their children’s lives. Congratulations and thank you!
SponsorsSupreme Court of OhioAttorney General of OhioOhio State Bar AssociationAmerican Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation
Corporate & Charitable FundersOhio State Bar FoundationBarnes & Noble BooksGiant EagleHalf-Price BooksHuffman’s MarketKrogerSam’s ClubTarget
$1000 or moreDaniel Hilson, Esq., in celebration of
Deborah DeHaan
$500 - $999AnonymousRichard Dove, Esq., in celebration of
Deborah DeHaan Jeff Lyttle, in celebration of
Deborah DeHaan Terence Sullivan, in celebration of
Deborah DeHaan
$300 - $499Lee Belardo, Esq., in celebration of
Deborah DeHaan Deb Schimmoeller, in celebration of
Democracy’s Boot Camp National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
$200 - $299Alvin R. BellJoseph RakowskiPierce Reed, Esq. Marion Smithberger, in celebration of
Deborah DeHaan
$100-$199Thomas Adamec, in celebration of
Stephen Adamec Douglas Buchanan & Christine Ardley Robert Debelak, in celebration of Coreen Debelak and teacher Carol Hoover, Mentor HS Mark Dickman Thomas E. Friedman, Esq., in celebration of
Deborah DeHaan Jeffrey Houser, Esq. Nancy Patterson, Ph.D. Diana Ramos-Reardon, Esq., in celebration of
Deborah DeHaan D. Sangeeta & R. Mukund, in celebration of
S.M. DiPali Thomas & Margaret Webster $50 - $99Challa Ajit, in celebration of Nayanjka Challa;
teacher Greg Bell, Centerville HS, and Fred Dressel, Esq.
Shirley Cochran Joseph & Tracy Dankoff, in celebration of
Archbishop Hoban HS Mock Trial teams 2011 & 2012
The Hon. Mike Fain, Second District Court of Appeals, in honor of Sophia Qin Wu
Ken & Kari Habegger, in celebration of Mitchell Habegger and teacher Zach Wilkerson of Westerville North HS
Mark Halstead & Barbara Ramlo-Halstead, in celebration of the Wyoming HS Mock Trial team
Robert & Deborah Hutchins, in celebration of Stephen Hutchins and teacher Kelly Cronin of Summit Country Day School
Georgia Lang Clyde Miyagawa Donald Wietmarschen Vera Yodovina
$26-$49Debby Cooper Gregg Flowers, in celebration of teacher Chad
Sinnot, Lancaster HS Theresa Hairston Vicci & Brett Jaffe, in celebration of Dorrian
Jaffe and teachers Kelly Tederous & Jane Hubbard, Upper Arlington HS
Tim Kalgreen Melissa & Tim Quick Amanda Smith, in celebration of Lia Smith and
teacher Jeff Eckles, Riverside HS Kate Strickland Victoria Unger Donald Wise, in celebration of Lauren Wise
and teacher Robert Rivera, Solon HS
Up to $25Cliff & Christine Clore, in celebration of Sarah
Clore and teacher Jen Calvo, Tuscarawas Central Catholic HS
Scott & Patricia Neill, in celebration of Gene Neill and teacher Kim Wile, Warren HS
Richard F. Simcox Shobha Wani
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Editor’s note: If you know where a Center alum is located, please let us know!
In the ten years Warren Local has been part of the OCLRE Mock Trial program, seven students have attended law school, including Casey arnold who has just finished her first year at Yale School of Law.
Chas Runco, a former Steubenville High School 2002 mock trial team member, lives in Denver, Colorado and is an attorney for The Tipton Law Firm, P.C.
Edward Littlejohn, Jr., a former Steubenville High School 2004 mock trial team member, lives in Steubenville and is an attorney with his own practice in Winterville. Ohio.
Five-time Best Attorney in ‘95, Mary beth Elllis Hunter, a student at Mother of Mercy High School, is a freelance writer who is at work on her second book while providing content for www.blondechampagne.com. She writes, “In 2009 I found myself in traffic court, but emerged victorious because I calmed myself with the knowledge that I’d certainly argued in a courtroom before!”
A 1985 graduate of Mother of Mercy High School, Maureen boeing was a member of one of the two Mock Trial teams Mercy fielded that year. Coached by their history teacher and a local attorney both Mercy teams met in the finals that year, so Mercy was destined to win. Ms. Boeing was the prosecuting attorney on her team, and even had her 15 minutes of fame when her picture made it into the Cincin-nati Enquirer from one of the competitions. 27 years later, she is 20 years into a career in the insurance world—which, she says, “Comes close to the legal field sometimes when you have to read and interpret insurance policies for clients!”
alycia walker, a member of Reading’s 2008 final four team, led her Miami University team to a 6th and 4th place finish in the 2011 and 2012 National Collegiate mock trial competi-tion. She plans to attend Chase Law School at Northern Kentucky University this fall.
Nick Dismukes, from the 2006 Jackson Mock Trial team that finished 10th in Ohio, attended Ohio State University and competed for 3 years on its mock trial team. He currently is attending the Indiana University McKinney
School of Law and has been on its mock trial team for two years. Dismukes also works as an intern in the in-house claims department for Baldwin and Lyons Insurance Corporation.
pratik Shaw, who was part of an Archbish-op Hoban State Championship team in 1994, clerked for Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and now works as an attorney in the Solicitor General’s office. Pratik has argued cases before the Supreme Court in that role! alex bluebond, Hoban class of 2006, this year coached the Duke University Mock Trial team (undergraduate) to its first national championship. Alex is coaching the team as he attends law school at Duke.
Michael Hendershot, a former We the People student at Findlay High School, is an attorney at the Attorney General’s office and has judged WTP. Another former We the People student at Findlay, Robert Sprague, is a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Ohio House District 76.
Where are they now?
High School Mock TrialKevin [email protected]
Dick [email protected]
Lori [email protected]
Steve [email protected]
we the people (Elementary School)Miriam [email protected]
Anne Barnettbarnetta@ villageacademyschools.org
Julie [email protected]
we the people (High School)Mark Dickmanmdickman@ findlaycityschools.org
Curt [email protected]
Middle School Mock TrialJim HolmesJames_holmes@ knoxnet.k12.oh.us
Jenny [email protected]
Matt [email protected]
we the people (Middle School)Deb SchimmoellerSchimmoeller_d@ mail.ml.noacsc.org
Phil [email protected]
Jenny [email protected]
project CitizenMartha [email protected]
Jessica [email protected]
Scarlett [email protected]
Deborah GlynnDeb.glynn@ beavercreek.k12.oh.us
Nancy [email protected]
Youth for JusticeTeddy MwonyonyiTeddy.n.mwonyonyi@ cmsdnet.net
Joan [email protected]
Amita [email protected]
Ohio Government in actionJulie Oswalt (Elementary School)[email protected]
James Lautzenheiser (High School)Lautzenheiser.james@ crestviewknights.com
Melissa Kendralla (High School)[email protected]
Mentor Teachers for Center Programs
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To make it easier to transition to the new standards The Ohio Center for Law-Related Education is offering a special discount on MY OHIO: A Closer Look at Local, State and National Citizenship Activities through an Ohio Lens. CDs versions of the text for 3rd and 4th grades are being offered for $15 each with membership of $30, shipping is free. This special is for a limited time only.
The 3rd grade material is centered on the local community while the 4th grade content is Ohio and the National Government through an Ohio lens; perfect for the new standards. The activities offered are not the typical paper/pencil type activities. Lessons are aimed at an in-depth understanding of local, state and national governments, necessary and historical documents (local charters, Ohio Constitution, The Declaration of independence and the U.S. Constitution) as well as lessons on citizenship rights and responsibilities. Also included are lessons that prepare students as future global citizens and citizen with a better understanding and appreciation of the cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity that surrounds us – especially in Ohio. MY OHIO is aligned to the 2010 Ohio Academic Content Standards for the Social Studies.
To review MY OHIO and the related standards, go to http://www.oclre.org/TheCenter/myohio.htm to order, go to www.oclre.org.
For additional information contact Jared Reitz, director of programs at [email protected] or toll free at 877485-3510.
Center offers Transition Special for 3rd and 4th Grade Teachers
Activities and Lessons for Grades 3-4
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The Supreme Court of Ohio is a Center spon-sor that also offers tours, exhibits and other resources through its Civic Education Center including a You Decide exhibit that describes interesting or important Ohio court cases. Educators may find it useful to discuss the cases in class and encourage students to offer their thoughts regarding an appropriate out-come. Students may also research the issues in the cases using the US Constitution or Ohio Constitution and Ohio Revised Code, both of which are available online at http://www.legislature.state.oh.us.
State v. MooreThis case involves Fourth Amendment protec-tions against unreasonable searches and seizures. The Center examined similar issues in the 2011-2012 State of Ohio v. Storm Jackson Mock Trial case.
Facts: A state trooper thought he smelled marijuana inside a car he pulled over. While the driver sat in the patrol car, the trooper called to check on the license. Even though the license was valid, the trooper decided to search the interior and trunk of the car. Mari-juana was found in the trunk, but not inside the car. The driver filed a motion contesting his arrest, claiming that the search of the trunk was unconstitutional.
Issue: Under the Fourth Amendment, does the smell of burning marijuana justify a search without a warrant?
Holding: The Supreme Court of Ohio ruled that the smell of marijuana was enough to justify a police search without a warrant.
Cincinnati Enquirer v. KringsThis case examines whether certain records and information are public or private. The Center’s 1991-1992 Koe v. Provider X Mock Trial case also focused on this issue.
Facts: Paul Brown Stadium, home of the Cincinnati Bengals, was financed by a sales tax increase approved by Hamilton County voters. When The Cincinnati Enquirer asked to inspect all records related to cost overruns
for the stadium, the newspaper was denied permission. Officials said many of the expense records were kept by private companies hired to build the stadium and they were not open to the public. The newspaper went to court to obtain the records.
Issue: Are the records considered public and accessible by the newspaper?
Holding: The Supreme Court of Ohio held the records were public and ordered them released to the newspaper. The public had a right to know about cost overruns since the structure was built with public funds, regardless of who held the records.
State v. BontragerThis case involves issues of religious freedom under the First Amendment. The Center’s 2007-2008 The People’s Church v. The City of Urbanopolis Mock Trial case explored a similar issue.
Facts: As a member of the Older Order of Amish faith, Joas Bontrager is supposed to wear dark blue or black clothing at all times. While deer hunting, he was cited by officers for not wearing an orange colored hat, vest
or jacket as required by Ohio regulation. Bon-trager argued in court that the rule violates the U.S. and Ohio Constitutions.
Issue: Does the regulation requiring hunters to wear bright orange clothing violate Amish religious freedoms?
Holding: The Court of Appeals in Hardin County (3rd District Court of Appeals) weighed the Amish obligation to wear dark colors with the responsibility of the state to regulate hunting for safety. The court ruled that it was not a violation of religious freedom because hunting is recreational and not central to the Amish faith.
The Supreme Court of Ohio Visitor Educa-tion Center features interactive exhibits, bold graphics and video clips that convey the role, responsibilities and history of the Ohio judiciary. Supreme Court visits include mock trial activities for elementary and middle school students, while high school students breakdown exhibit topics and learn the value of civilized debate. Visits can be arranged for groups between 8-120 people. Call (614) 387-9223 to schedule a tour.
Supreme Court Spotlight
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Schedule of events for 2012-2013September 11&12: Ohio Government in Action – Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center
September 22: Mock Trial Pro-fessional Development (MS & HS) – Dublin Justice Center
September 23 & 24: Law & Citi-zenship Conference – Crowne Pla-za - Dublin
October 10: We the People Pro-fessional Development (all grade levels)
October 24: Youth for Justice Professional Development
October 30: Project Citizen Professional Development
November 14: Middle School Mock Trial Professional Develop-ment
January 25: We the People High School Competition - Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center
January 25: We the People Pro-fessional Development - Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center
February 1: High School Mock Trial District Competition
February 22: High School Mock Trial Regional Competition
March 7-9: High School Mock Trial State Competition – Columbus
april 11&12: Middle School Mock Trial Showcase
May 7: Youth for Justice Summit – Riffe Center, Columbus
May 17: Middle School We the People Showcase
