Four state and county leaders convene at OC conference for discussion on school safety Staff reports July 20, 2016As security threats around the country continue to evolve, so too must the preparations and responses of school officials and law enforcement....
Kindness Korner: Kindness meets good timing for one mall shopper Staff reports July 18, 2016She happened to be in the right place at the right time. Twice. A woman was walking in an outdoor...
In the news: Newport-Mesa school board talks term limits, OC Board of Education welcomes new trustee and more Staff reports July 15, 2016Have you missed any top education stories this week? We have you covered. Take a look at the OCDE weekly roundup:...
State schools chief announces new list of programs serving nutritious meals to low-income families Staff reports July 14, 2016Noting that accessible, healthy meals lead to successful students, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced this week that...
In the news: Students in dual enrollment programs on the rise, OC mourns the late Marian Bergeson and more Staff reports July 8, 2016Let us catch you up on education news in Orange County. Take a look at the OCDE weekly roundup: A...
Kindness Korner: Final baseball game of the season for the team, first home run for one special senior Staff reports July 8, 2016Everyone deserves to have that out-of-this world feeling when the ball goes over the fence. That’s right, the moment you hit...
Lunch at the library: Garden Grove Chapman Library to offer free summer meals and educational activities Staff reports June 29, 2016We recently shared a few strategies to avoid summer learning loss, so now let’s take a look at a particularly fun...
VIDEO: Teamwork in Garden Grove helps fifth-grader play cello at her school’s spring recital Staff reports June 27, 2016When Loreen Pham, a fifth-grader at Garden Grove’s Wakeham Elementary School, told music teacher Sarah Moulton that she wanted to...
Orange County after-school programs receive new award for dedication to health and exercise education Staff reports June 24, 2016It’s no secret Orange County schools have excellent after-school programs. But now, about 20 are being honored with a brand new...
Kindness Korner: Her 11th birthday spent completing 11 acts of kindness Staff reports June 21, 2016Kids’ birthday celebrations are often tied to a theme, perhaps based on their favorite movie or character. But this year one Capistrano Beach...
