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...
Student orators make their points at Project Soapbox speech competition Ian Hanigan January 28, 2019Orange County students demonstrated some impressive oratory skills during last month’s Project Soapbox showdown. And one of them has earned a...
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...
OCDE, L.A. County Office of Education to host civic learning summit Ian Hanigan April 5, 2017Students, educators, elected officials and members of the business community from Orange and L.A. counties are encouraged to attend an...
Garden Grove’s Pacifica High School earns state honor for civic education Ian Hanigan April 3, 2017In recent years, Pacifica High School in the Garden Grove Unified School District has placed an emphasis on engaging students...
Pacifica High School student delivers soapbox speech in Washington, D.C. Ian Hanigan January 30, 2017A high schooler from Garden Grove recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to deliver a speech in historic Lafayette Square as...
