A six-year promise between Irvine students and a Seattle-based CEO turns into nearly $50,000 in college scholarships Nichole Pichardo June 10, 2021In 2015, sixth-grade Woodbury Elementary School teacher Hilary Dimitruk (now Hilary Gray) saw a story on the news about a...
Weekly roundup: Top scholars from the class of 2021, a community’s search for a kidney donor, and more Ian Hanigan June 4, 2021One student with a 4.7 grade-point average is headed to USC with the goal of becoming a pediatrician. Another student...
VIDEO: With mental health in focus, school-based WellSpace centers offer ‘a space of calm’ Ian Hanigan June 2, 2021 Imagine a space on a middle or high school campus that resembles a tranquil coffee house or the lobby...
Mijares: Orange County’s classified employees go above and beyond to support student success Al Mijares May 16, 2021Classified staff members are known for performing essential roles that promote the health, safety and success of all students. In...
Foothill High students create posters to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Ian Hanigan May 8, 2021A student group from Foothill High School has created a series of ten stylized posters in honor of Asian American...
OCDE program empowers students to raise mental health awareness, reduce stigmas Ian Hanigan May 3, 2021It’s been well-documented that the COVID-19 era has taken its toll on the mental health of children and adults. Yet...
VIDEO: OCDE announces the 2022 Orange County Teachers of the Year Ian Hanigan April 29, 2021Six educators who enlightened, encouraged and uplifted students during one of the most challenging years in a century learned Thursday...
Fryberger Elementary in Westminster earns top environmental honor Ian Hanigan April 27, 2021After installing energy-efficient HVAC systems, school-wide LED lighting and a solar array that produces 90 percent of its energy needs,...
OCDE announces the county’s top classified school employees for 2021 Ian Hanigan March 24, 2021OCDE has named its top classified school employees of the year — and this year there are even more to...
Brea siblings turn virtual language lessons into a charitable business Nichole Pichardo March 18, 2021What started as a weekly game of “Go Fish” with grandma has turned into a charitable business for a brother-sister...
