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Anaheim Union High School District
Career Preparation
February 13, 2024

Students deserve to learn with a sense of purpose

There are examples of California schools that build students' belief in themselves, but they're islands of excellence in a sea of mediocrity.

Roman Stearns
Podcast
September 7, 2023

Korean American studies class aims to build empathy in wake of anti-Asian hate

When anti-Asian hate crimes spiked in 2020, history teacher Jeff Kim wanted to respond "with love and wisdom." His answer: a Korean-American studies class.

EdSource staff
Commentary
August 16, 2023

Districts must empower teachers to lead the way for whole-child education

Anaheim Union High School District is jettisoning teach-to-test instruction, and creating opportunities for students to have choice and voice in their learning to ensure every graduate is career- and college-ready.

Barnett Berry, Marisa Saunders, Natalie Fensterstock  and Peter Moyi
Commentary
April 4, 2023

The clock is ticking on community schools

All schools should be community schools. Districts must act proactively to ensure the long-term sustainability of their programs once the initial state investment in community schools runs out.

Michael Matsuda
Commentary
March 22, 2022

Graduate profiles help districts prepare students for college and careers

California school districts are developing "graduate profiles" that help focus teaching and learning on ensuring students can think critically and creatively, collaborate with others, tackle real problems and contribute to society.

Roman Stearns and Mary Perry
State Education Policy
February 8, 2022

California offers graduation honor to encourage active civic engagement

Students can earn a Seal of Civic Engagement if they learn how to research issues and effect change by getting involved in community issues.

John Fensterwald
Commentary
August 5, 2020

Now is the time to prepare for the future

The obstacle is the way.

Michael Matsuda
Teacher Voices
April 2, 2020

Teachers should seize this moment to connect with their students

For this generation of young people, the coronavirus crisis will be the defining moment of their lives.

John Bautista
Commentary
November 21, 2019

Schools must steer away from 'one size fits all' approach

Focusing primarily on academic achievement and test scores not enough to prepare students for future challenges.

Michael Matsuda
Student Well-Being
May 1, 2018

California school first in the nation to be digitally mapped for first responders

A system being unveiled at Anaheim High School this week includes high-resolution images of the school’s every nook and cranny.

David Washburn
Charter Schools
March 16, 2016

California charter schools set goal of 1 million students despite pushback

If the goal is reached, it would almost double the number of students now attending charters.

Michael Janofsky