By Sebastian Beltran – Staff Reporter 

Mr. Lui teaches Civics and American Government and AP U.S. History at Jonathan Law.

But in his lessons he gives students real world knowledge they can use, like what to do when pulled over by the police and understanding their rights as citizens.

“I really enjoy teaching about political socialization – basically what influences the way people form their political beliefs,” Lui said. “It’s always a fun topic because students bring in such a wide range of opinions, whether they lean more conservative or liberal. Their personal stories and perspectives make the conversations way more meaningful.”

Lui teaches his students how to stay informed about the government, while helping them understand their role as citizens, especially in this age where politics and social media blend together.

“Because everything from TikTok to taxes involves the government in some way, students are growing up in a world with a lot of political division,” Lui said. “They need to understand how the system works so they can be informed”

Mr. Lui’s passion for teaching Civics comes from his personal interests and a desire to make a difference. 

“I’ve always liked history and politics,” Lui said. “Civics just felt like a good fit. Plus, I wanted to teach something that helps students understand their rights and responsibilities and how they can actually make a difference.”

Students said that Lui’s lessons are very relatable and memorable.

“One thing that really stuck with me in Mr. Lui’s class was about the importance of doing things the right way while still having fun and being creative,” junior Brian Gonzalez said. “He didn’t just teach me about Civics, he taught us how to think for ourselves, understand what we were learning, and enjoy the process. That balance between structure and creativity really made his class stand out.”

Lui tries to make his classes entertaining so that students better understand politics and the government. 

“I do my best to make the topics relatable,” Lui said. “It’s always fun teaching civics when there’s an election year. I also try to mix up the different types of activities we do in class.”

Lui’s Civics class is different from a typical government class.  

“Mr. Lui’s Civics class stands out because it teaches students practical skills, such as understanding their rights and how to act in real-life situations,” junior William Soda said. “He also makes the topics fun and easy to understand, including creative activities and encouraging open discussion. He also connects politics to everyday life, such as social media and taxes, helping students understand how the government affects them personally.”