Dear Friends, As we take our first steps into a new decade, it is with pride that I look back on all Street Law has accomplished in the last year. Through the hard work of dedicated staff, volunteers, and partners, Street Law has experienced tremendous growth. Last year we:  Reached an estimated 990,000 young people through our programs and teaching materials!  Provided professional development to a record-breaking 688 teachers.  Mobilized 1,964 legal community volunteers through our Legal Diversity Pipeline Program. Those volunteers worked with more than 5,000 students—most of whom were youth of color from underserved communities.  Empowered 573 Legal Life Skills Program participants from across the country with practical legal knowledge and essential life skills.  Broadened our global impact with successful programs in Uzbekistan, Bulgaria, and Jordan.  Successfully completed and issued the 10th edition of the Street Law textbook in collaboration with our publishing partner, McGraw Hill Education. Although this barely touches on all we have accomplished, it’s clear that 2019 was a year of growth and expansion for Street Law. And while I look forward to 2020 with excitement and hope for the future, I also do so with some apprehension. Public trust in civic institutions and the rule of law continues to erode—not only abroad, but on our own doorstep as well. Escape from this ever-present cloud of fear and polarization will not happen by itself. It will require the continual, on-the-ground, day-to-day work that Street Law excels at. Street Law must continue its work to ensure the next generation understands the importance of rule of law, the imperative of adhering to democratic principles, and the need for everyone’s civic voices to be amplified and heard. We must continue to develop curricula, programs, and resources that shape how law is taught and understood. And we must continue to bring people from across the political spectrum together to discuss their differences and engage in civil dialogue. As long as this work continues, I have no doubt that we will leave this new decade stronger than when we entered it. Sincerely, Lee Arbetman Executive Director Letter from the Executive Director 1