Today, Anaheim schools are seen by many as a model for the nation because of its focus on career preparation, its improved graduation rates, and its robust partnerships with community stakeholders. The answer may lay in our history, and the leadership of our students and community members who raised their voices in the summer of 2012 and demanded a more supportive city for our young people.
Author Archives: Michael Matsuda
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Matsuda: Living in a VUCA World, What Schools Need to do to Survive and Thrive in the Post Pandemic World
More than ever, students must graduate from our systems with a “growth mindset;” a mindset based on 21st Century Skills; Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Communication, Creativity, and Compassion. More than ever, students need to develop into citizens who are capable of addressing these unprecedented VUCA challenges, and who are ready for a lifetime of upskilling to thrive as job opportunities ebb and flow.
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Matsuda: A Republic, If We Can Keep It
Earlier this month, criteria for the seal was approved by the State Board of Education. To receive the distinction, students must exhibit excellence in civic learning, civics-related projects, and contributions to their community. They also must demonstrate a keen understanding of the U.S. Constitution, the California Constitution and the American democratic system.
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Matsuda: How Leaders Can Navigate the Post Pandemic World
Build a nimble culture that cultivates leaders who acknowledge and embrace ambiguity, knowing that change is necessary, fluid, and often messy. In charting the way forward, nimble leaders recognize that information is often incomplete and that change involves risk, so some failure will always be part of the calculus but critical learning, insight, and growth will also be the result of failure.
