Santa Ana Unified School District

#SAUSD Communications has hit 1 million Instagram Reel views in one year! ?? ?? I’m excited to announce that our District’s official Instagram account has reached a major milestone—1 million views on Instagram Reels since the start of last school year.?? With 198 videos shared, we’ve successfully connected with our community, highlighted important stories, and showcased the amazing work happening across our schools. Viewers spent nearly 17,000 hours combined watching our Insta vids from August 2023 to August 2024.?? While we're not be the largest district in California, we’ve steadily climbed to near the very top in overall video engagement. A huge shoutout to our incredible Communications team for their creativity and dedication in making this possible. See our work at https://lnkd.in/gHvRz9zf

#SAUSD Community partners, parents, and guardians, you’re invited to the 2024 SAUSD State of the District Breakfast. Join us as we embark on a journey of imagination and possibility, envisioning a future where our students' potential knows no bounds. ? Date: November 1, 2024 ? Time: 7:30 to 9 a.m. ? Location: Godinez Fundamental High School ? RSVP: bit.ly/2024SOTD Hosted by #SAUSD Superintendent Jerry Almendarez and the Santa Ana Public Schools Foundation, this event will bring together leaders, educators, and our community to celebrate our achievements and explore the limitless possibilities for our district’s future. #WeAreSAUSD #SAUSDBetterTogether #SAUSDGraduateProfile

?? Exciting News from Santa Ana High School! ?? We’re proud to announce the completion of several key sections of the campus, completing the final milestone of this Modernization project. ?? Our dedicated team at Ledesma & Meyer, Inc., in collaboration with Santa Ana High School, HMC Architects, and the outstanding school board members, have worked tirelessly to bring this vision to life! ?? Join us in celebrating this achievement and take a look at the highlights from this incredible journey. Together, we’re building a brighter future for the Santa Ana community! ?? Thank you to our interviewers as well: George Mick Jeremy Cogan, AICP Dennis Chavez Executive Director: Milo Oostinga Videography: Cameron Mattson #LedesmaAndMeyer #SchoolTransformation #SantaAnaHighSchool #BuildingDreams #Construction #Progress

Transforming Education with SAUSD's Innovation Catalyst Collective In our latest learning session, SAUSD's Innovation Catalyst Collective (ICC) dove deep into the drivers of change shaping the future of education. It was an invigorating meeting where we revisited our learning journey, & refined our understanding. Key Takeaways: Identified Key Drivers of Change: We’ve pinpointed crucial drivers that will shape our educational strategies going forward. These include: Political Polarization: Understanding its pervasive impact across educational policies and community engagement. Workforce Development and Career Readiness: Focusing on equipping students with the skills necessary for tomorrow’s job market. Economic Factors: Addressing the challenges posed by the rising cost of living and the widening income gap in Santa Ana. Climate Awareness: Integrating sustainable practices and environmental education into our curriculum. Technological Advancements: Harnessing AI, VR, and other emerging technologies to enhance learning experiences. Flexibility and Personalization: Adapting educational approaches to meet diverse learning needs and cultural contexts. Action Points: Scanning for Signals: We're actively searching for signals that confirm or challenge our understanding of these drivers. Curiosity Crews Formation: Our dynamic workgroups, led by innovative members of the ICC, are gearing up to explore these drivers and their implications in depth. This collaborative effort is not just about adapting to change but about leading it. Our Curiosity Crews are hard at work mapping these drivers to specific impact zones, ensuring that every strategy is both informed and impactful. Thank you Sara Skvirsky for partnering with us and facilitating this dynamic session!! #WeAreSAUSD #SAUSDGraduateProfile #SAUSDICC

Incredibly honored for #SAUSD Communications to receive three 2024 Publications and Digital Media Awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). We received one award for social media, and two for video production in school communications. These acknowledgments once again demonstrate that our Communications team excels in sharing our stories and accomplishments within the SAUSD community and continues to be recognized at both the state and national levels. #WeAreSAUSD #SchoolPR #SocialMedia

?????? Check out our new video previewing the future of culinary excellence at Santa Ana Valley High School. ???? Dive into our newly unveiled culinary arts kitchen, a professional-grade arena where passion meets precision. Our students are gearing up with the finest tools and techniques to transform their culinary dreams into reality. From the classroom to career, we're cooking up success stories, one dish at a time.???? #WeAreSAUSD #SAUSDGraduateProfile