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VH1 campaign helps restore music education in Anaheim schools

Fermin Leal January 16, 2019

Five years ago, there were no music programs at any campuses in the Anaheim Elementary School District. Today, all 23...

Anaheim elementary to open OC’s first Korean-language immersion program

Fermin Leal January 3, 2019

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in Anaheim will start this summer Orange County’s first Korean dual-language immersion program. Korean was chosen based...

A group of students run toward their elementary school

Summer vacation ends for hundreds of students at three OC schools

Fermin Leal July 13, 2018

While scores of students across Orange County are hitting the beach, traveling on summer trips, or just sleeping through the...

Anaheim Elementary School District announces its new superintendent

Ian Hanigan May 14, 2018

The Anaheim Elementary School District has found its next superintendent. Christopher Downing, who currently serves as a local district superintendent...

New school year begins at three year-round campuses

Fermin Leal July 10, 2017

Just as most Orange County students are starting to settle into their summer vacation routines, others are already back in...

The Dalai Lama with Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait

During an OC visit, Dalai Lama shares reflections on kindness with Anaheim educators

Ian Hanigan June 20, 2017

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama offered two solid reasons to practice kindness and compassion while speaking to Anaheim educators...

A screenshot of the Anaheim Elementary School District's new website

Anaheim Elementary School District unveils new, fully-responsive website

Staff reports July 21, 2016

On the heels of changing its name and redesigning its logo, the Anaheim Elementary School District has a new website....

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