Alumni, students and OC’s indigenous community are rallying for a mascot change during Native American Heritage Month, while others argue the mascot is about Anaheim’s roots from German settlers
Tag: Anaheim Union High School District
Anaheim Union High School District runs 21 schools in Anaheim, Cypress, La Palma and Buena Park and teaches about 25,000 students. We cover the board’s votes, its budget and the decisions that reach classrooms.
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OC School Mascots Face Increased Criticism; Will Anaheim High School Drop ‘Colonists’ Figure?
The push to change certain school mascots and building names gained momentum following the George Floyd protests last year and also coincide with an ethnic studies debate across OC.
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Los Alamitos School Board to Vote on Social Justice Standards; Anaheim District to Require Ethnic Studies
The idea of offering ethnic studies classes is sparking debates at school boards across Orange County.
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Orange County Parents And Students Confront Ethnic Studies; School Districts Look to Potentially Expand Offerings
Some parents call for a greater emphasis on the history of communities of color in school curriculums while others oppose such courses saying they fuel hate and division.
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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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Pandemic Lays Bare Gaps in Education Access; Educators Call For Change
The transition to online learning favored students with access to technology, health care and whose parents could work from home and exposed a gap between the “have” and “have nots”.
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OC School Districts to Vote on Black Lives Matter Resolutions; Stakeholders Seek Reforms
School districts in Irvine, Fullerton and Anaheim will consider Black Lives Matter resolutions this week during a push for greater emphasis on ethnic studies and reforms.
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Orange County School Districts Consider Black Lives Matter Resolutions, Changes to Curriculum
A host of Orange County educators, parents and alumni are pushing school districts to change their course offerings to teach kids about Black history and Ethnic studies.
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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.
