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In the Anaheim Union High School District, democracy is at the forefront of learning – and it starts with educators.
The district’s superintendent, Michael Matsuda, is one of five outstanding educators and leaders named this year’s Champions of Civics in honor of their commitment to civics education both in and out of the classroom.
The district employs 1,200 teachers to educate its more than 29,000 students.
More than 300 of those teachers are specially trained in civic engagement.
“Before a district [can get] moving on civics engagement and preparing students for the Seal of Civic Engagement, [we] train teachers,” Matsuda said. “Students want to talk about engaging issues from race to mental health to climate change, but they need to have a very safe forum.”