13 OC schools honored and considered models for civic engagement Vicky Nguyen May 11, 2022More than half of the schools recognized by the California Courts system for engaging their students in civics, particularly during...
California approves criteria for new state Seal of Civic Engagement Ian Hanigan September 14, 2020Educational leaders in California are incentivizing active citizenship and civic awareness by creating a new Seal of Civic Engagement that...
Weekly roundup: A state budget deal, mindfulness in schools, campus reopening plans, and more Ian Hanigan June 26, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers have reportedly reached agreement on a spending plan for 2020-21, one that’s expected to...
Students drive home the importance of census participation with social media art Ian Hanigan June 23, 2020A half-dozen students from Orange County schools have earned honors in a social media art contest created to underscore the...
24 OC schools honored for engaging students in civic education Ian Hanigan March 10, 2020The California Courts system has recognized two dozen Orange County public schools for creating exemplary civics education programs and bringing...
Census workshops hosted by OCDE aim to equip teachers, empower students Ian Hanigan September 24, 2019OCDE will host free workshops in Irvine and Huntington Beach next month to help teachers learn more about the next...
17 public schools from OC celebrated for engaging students in civic education Ian Hanigan March 18, 2019Seventeen Orange County schools have been recognized with awards from the California Courts system for implementing top-notch civic education programs...
Anaheim Union superintendent earns statewide honor for expanding civic education Ian Hanigan March 29, 2018The California Council for the Social Studies has recognized Anaheim Union High School District Superintendent Michael Matsuda for his work...
Mijares: Meaningful civic education is key to elevating discourse, bridging divides Al Mijares October 16, 2017Our current national dialogue suggests our country is fragmented along cultural, racial and economic lines. This is particularly the case...
OCDE, L.A. County Office of Ed join forces to offer civic learning institute for educators Ian Hanigan June 13, 2017How can educators strengthen civil discourse in the classroom? What resources exist to help students spot fake news and demonstrate...
