The 3Rs: Rights ● Responsibilities ● Realities
Twelve years. More than 32,000 students. Over 2,200 volunteers. 110,000 volunteer hours totaling $11 million in donated time. This fall The 3Rs kicks off its 13th year in the Cleveland and East Cleveland schools, and we have the entire legal community to thank for this monumental achievement, helping thousands of students learn about the law and plan for their future.
In 2017-18 we reached the incredible milestone of matching 3Rs teams with every eligible 11th grade classroom, but we're not ready to rest there. Our goal in 2018-19 is ensure that we continue to meet and exceed the call for volunteers for the various Cleveland and East Cleveland classrooms, from students in new tech, to those in early college prep, to those who are just now learning English as new arrivals to our country. With your help, we can make sure all students in our local, urban public schools enjoy the benefits of legal leaders making a connection with them, teaching them about the law, and championing them as they prepare for life after high school. In as little as one hour a month for six lessons total, you can make a difference in the lives of young people in our community.
Together, we can make a major, positive change through the award-winning 3Rs program of the CMBA.
But how does The 3Rs work?
The 3Rs is a landmark program connecting lawyers, judges, law students, and paralegals with high school students in Cleveland and East Cleveland schools. Through a series of six in-person lessons during the regular school day, 3Rs volunteers help foster an understanding and appreciation of the U.S. Constitution, as well as share important information about how students can achieve their goals beyond high school. Volunteers are provided training and all lesson materials, plus support throughout the school year. In The 3Rs+ program, volunteers have further opportunities to connect with students beyond The 3Rs through field trips, mentoring, career shadowing, and other exciting community activities.
Using a unique, real-world curriculum provided by the CMBA, teams of volunteers from all areas of the legal community meet with students in the classroom to accomplish the
following goals:
- Improve understanding of and respect for the rule of law and our Constitution;
- Improve passage of civics content testing required for graduation;
- Provide practical career counseling to focus students on their potential beyond high school; and
- Improve the “pipeline” of minorities flowing into legal careers in the region.
To volunteer or for more information, contact Jessica Paine or call (216) 539-5982.
More than ever, Cleveland and East Cleveland public school students need the personal involvement of the community to help the students maximize their
potential both now and post-high school. The success of these students and the success of our region are mutually dependent. The Cleveland legal community
is well-positioned to make a profound impact by volunteering to serve in the schools.