The Sandra Day O'Connor Institute for American Democracy has had a busy year. As we look back on 2024, we'd like to share a few of the best moments with you.
- We held the largest Camp O’Connor in our history.
- Middle school students earned more awards through the Civics Challenge.
- O’Connor Institute Ambassadors expanded nationwide for high schoolers, including a $5,000 scholarship and senior graduation cords.
- Our online civics program users grew 300%, with an average of 10,000 per week.
- We produced two new websites for the O’Connor Institute and the Sandra Day O’Connor Digital Library.
- We created voter resources for the Presidential Primary and General Elections.
- Our virtual Public Square debuted so that citizens could engage in civil discussions.
- Podcast and webcast viewers expanded exponentially, with thought leaders discussing the Electoral College, the economy, and many other topics.
- The Institute published new civics education research, earning national recognition.
- We presented our Spirit of Democracy Award to Pulitzer Prize-winning author Kai Bird for chronicling the life of Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer.
- The Ladies of the Court presented a successful Legacy Luncheon honoring Justice O'Connor.
- Justice O’Connor was honored at the Arizona State Capitol with an exhibit with items from the O’Connor Institute archives.
- The O’Connor House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, received new ground lighting, illuminating its native scape gardens.
We look forward to 2025 and continuing our Mission:
Founded by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor following her retirement from the U.S. Supreme Court, our nonpartisan nonprofit Institute continues her distinguished legacy and lifetime work to advance American Democracy through multigenerational civics education, civil discourse, and civic engagement.