Judicial officers from the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara participated in the 2026 Read Across Santa Clara County initiative by visiting Randall World Languages Elementary School in Milpitas on February 27, 2026. This event is part of a longstanding effort by the court to support literacy and connect with students at local schools.
For over 15 years, members of the court have visited under-resourced schools as part of this annual program. During their visits, judges read books to students and discussed topics such as justice, fairness, kindness, and active listening. The goal is to create positive interactions between students and judicial officers in an educational environment.
Ms. Daisy Gonzalez, Assistant Principal at Randall World Languages School, said, “We were thrilled to welcome members of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara to Randall World Languages Elementary School. Their visit not only inspired our students but also highlighted the vital role of literacy and the power of community partnerships in fostering a love of learning. Having the Court read with our students created a memorable experience that underscored the connection between education and civic engagement, leaving a lasting impression on our school community.”
Randall World Languages Elementary School serves 299 students through a language immersion program that includes English, Spanish, and Mandarin instruction. This approach supports multilingual learning and cross-cultural understanding within the Milpitas Unified School District. Judges who participated read age-appropriate books to each classroom and encouraged conversations about civic responsibility and respect for law. Students also asked questions about what judges do in their communities.
Hon. Julia Alloggiamento, Chair of the Court’s Community Outreach Committee and Vice Lead of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero’s Power of Democracy Initiative, commented on why these outreach efforts are important: “Read Across Santa Clara County represents the foundation of our outreach efforts. By meeting students at the elementary level, we create early, positive connections to the judicial branch. When students see judges who reflect their communities and demonstrate fairness, professionalism, and compassion, it builds confidence in our system of justice. These young readers are our future jurors, attorneys, public servants, and leaders. It is never too early to introduce them to the values that guide our courts.”
The event also supported broader goals around civic education and transparency by providing opportunities for direct engagement between judicial officers and young learners.
