Weekly roundup: Students to receive active-shooter training, new science standards implementation, and more Fermin Leal June 28, 2019Newport-Mesa Unified School District will pilot a program to train students to respond to emergencies on campuses. The one-year program,...
Mijares: Educators must be change-agents, advocates for vulnerable student populations Al Mijares June 26, 2019Interventions for many students have historically taken the form of punitive measures, including suspensions or expulsions. But today’s educators recognize...
Weekly roundup: Costa Mesa grads visit old stomping grounds, a new gym for Oak View, and more Ian Hanigan June 21, 2019Before venturing off to make their mark on the world, some graduating seniors from Costa Mesa and Early College high...
New report shows how OCDE measures up against eight strategic goals Ian Hanigan June 18, 2019Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares has released a new report outlining OCDE’s progress toward its strategic goals. “Measuring Up:...
Weekly roundup: Orange Unified grads celebrate at Angel Stadium, student receives ‘Harry Potter’ themed wheelchair, and more Fermin Leal June 14, 2019High school seniors from the Orange Unified School District’s five high schools couldn’t celebrate their graduation ceremonies at the typical...
Free meals offered at schools, community centers across OC this summer Fermin Leal June 13, 2019Dozens of schools, community centers, parks and other locations across Orange County have begun serving free lunches and breakfasts this...
Weekly roundup: Solar panels in Capistrano Unified, high school commencements, celebrity guests, and more Ian Hanigan June 7, 2019Driven by environmentally-conscious students, the Capistrano Unified School District is installing solar panels at all six of its high schools....
Students from five districts take part in Orange Unified’s game of drones Ian Hanigan June 6, 2019Students from eight schools representing five districts and three counties recently battled for air superiority in the Orange Unified School...
Weekly roundup: Air Force dad surprises daughter at school, preview offered of Mendez v. Westminster memorial, and more Fermin Leal May 31, 2019U.S. Air Force Sgt. Jason Reed paid a surprise visit to his daughter’s kindergarten class on Thursday. It was the...
Open house offers preview of historic Mendez trail and monument Fermin Leal May 30, 2019Dozens of parents and community members got a preview Wednesday of a new memorial honoring the historic Mendez v. Westminster...
