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VIDEO: Influential leaders celebrate Native American Heritage Month with personal stories, historic perspectives

Vicky Nguyen November 30, 2022

In celebration of National Native American Heritage Month, the Orange County Department of Education connected with three influential and distinguished...

#kindness1billion: Here’s a photo collection of schools celebrating the season of giving with food drives

Vicky Nguyen November 28, 2022

Many schools and districts across Orange County organized food drives throughout November to help families in need feel a sense...

Weekly roundup: Irvine Unified alumna named ‘Outstanding Youth,’ Los Alamitos Instacart program, new WellSpace, and more

Vicky Nguyen November 18, 2022

An alumna from the Irvine Unified School District earned honors as an “Outstanding Youth” for her work in the community...

Los Alamitos Adult Transition Program student shopping

VIDEO: Los Alamitos Unified’s adult transition program promotes independence and opportunities for students

Vicky Nguyen November 17, 2022

It can be difficult for most people to stick to a shopping list at Target, but not for students in...

VIDEO: Embraced across state, MTSS framework supported by OCDE ensures students are ready to learn

Vicky Nguyen November 16, 2022

Every morning, Principal Dr. Claudette Onumah makes sure she is the first person to greet students as they arrive at...

Weekly roundup: Discovery Cube gingerbread contest returns, Vista View Middle School’s modernization, and more

Madeline Gray November 11, 2022

The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it comes Southern California’s largest gingerbread-making competition and holiday display. Hosted by...