VIDEO: Virtual forum addresses challenges, progress and work ahead for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across OC Vicky Nguyen May 26, 2022“I remember in first grade when I would not write my last name. I would not tell anyone that I...
Famed artist from Mexico paints mural alongside Westminster High School students Vicky Nguyen May 24, 2022It took visual art teacher Daina Anderson four years to get renowned artist Farid Rueda to travel to California and...
Garden Grove Unified announces new program to bring support dogs to schools Vicky Nguyen May 23, 2022Dogs have a way of impacting everyone they touch. Their companionship makes joys sweeter, pain duller and, mostly, they provide...
Weekly roundup: Pairing dogs with school police, Classified School Employee Week, an AAPI virtual forum, and more Vicky Nguyen May 20, 2022It is no secret that dogs make us happy. Ask anyone who spends time with a pup on a regular...
OC Friday Night Live Partnership honors two school chapters, one advisor Vicky Nguyen May 19, 2022The Orange County Friday Night Live Partnership honored two schools and an advisor in person for the first time in...
Five schools, four advisors honored for increasing engagement and building positive school environments Vicky Nguyen May 18, 2022Representatives from the Orange County Department of Education made surprise visits to recognize five school-based Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) programs...
OC fire updates and school closures: 2022 Staff reports May 17, 2022Below is a running digest on Orange County fires and school closures from 2022. For newer updates, visit newsroom.ocde.us/oc-fire-updates. For...
Thirteen Orange County student projects advance to National History Day championships Madeline Gray May 17, 2022From 64 Orange County submissions, 53 historical project entries were recognized at the 2022 National History Day-California contest. The NHD-CA...
Mijares: Classified employees perform roles essential to student learning, safety and success Al Mijares May 12, 2022Even if you’re not familiar with the term “classified” school employees, you’re surely aware of their contributions. These are the...
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...