The group says it has provided civics education to more than 5 million students in every state in the country. Students put themselves into various roles via online games and work their ways through civics issues, like the path to citizenship, how the executive branch works and constitutional rights. The organization she founded in 2009, iCivics (formerly Our Courts), uses games and digital programs to teach students about civics. O'Connor cared deeply about civics education and wanted kids to understand how policy and government worked, so they could better participate, understand and engage in democratic processes. "But the justice turned their comments back, wanting to know about them." Civics education beyond Phoenix "They stopped in their tracks and thanked her for her service. It was very moving," Suggs said. O'Connor chatted with the deli workers about the different varieties and asked the cashier about her day.Ĭustomers recognized the justice as she was walking out of the store, Suggs said. O'Connor was, coincidentally, wearing a black wrap that looked a little like a judicial robe.
Once around Christmas, Suggs recalled, after a meeting O'Connor wanted to bring home tamales. Sarah Suggs, president and CEO of the institute, said O'Connor maintained a busy schedule and a real connection to the community in her later years. She also taught a two-week course at the University of Arizona's law school focused on the Supreme Court. O'Connor stayed active in the legal community, sitting as a visiting judge in some cases. She spoke at the college's commencement in 2006. This past year the state legislature created the Sandra Day OConnor Civics Celebration. The college is run by a board and president, while the chancellor only attends key events like commencement. The role is mostly ceremonial - in the college's earlier days, the chancellor served as a go-between for the college and the Crown in Britain.
She served in the role until 2012, when she was replaced by former Secretary of Defense Robert M. In 2005, O'Connor was named chancellor of the College of William & Mary in Virginia, replacing former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. MORE: Who replaced Sandra Day O'Connor on the Supreme Court? Chancellor and speaking engagements She frequently spoke in defense of an independent judiciary. O'Connor also wrote a memoir, a history of the Supreme Court and several children's books. She also started iCivics, an online program focused on helping children learn more about civics.
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