Lafayette County Homeschool Co-Op brings fairy-tale justice to Judge Jackson’s courtroom

Mireya Burak Contributor The Lafayette County Homeschool Co-Op brought excitement and education together with a full mock trial held in Judge Jackson’s courtroom on Friday, Nov. 21. The case, State of Florida vs. Big Bad Wolf, unfolded in the whimsical setting of Fairy-Tale County, where students stepped into real courtroom roles, including attorneys, witnesses, bailiff, court reporter and jury. Presiding over the trial was the class teacher —a licensed attorney and homeschooling mom— who served as the judge and guided the students through authentic courtroom procedures with professionalism and encouragement. The students delivered strong performances as they questione