Fountain Valley High School welcomes students and staff to new WellSpace on campus Vicky Nguyen November 20, 2023Fountain Valley High School is the latest campus in the county to open a new WellSpace for students and staff...
A few tips to ensure kids (and adults) have a safe Halloween night Ian Hanigan October 29, 2023Here at the OCDE Boos-room, we like our Halloweens spooky, but we’re also pretty big on safety. So we decided...
Here’s the story behind Red Ribbon Week, which continues through Oct. 31 Ian Hanigan October 23, 2023The Orange County Department of Education has updated its online toolkit to support schools that plan on hosting activities tied...
OC students top state averages by substantial margins on English, math assessments Ian Hanigan October 18, 2023As standardized test scores across California remain on the path to post-pandemic recovery, Orange County appears to be leading the...
California School Boards Association to honor Crisis Response Network with Golden Bell Award Vicky Nguyen October 17, 2023Since 2008, the Orange County Department of Education’s Crisis Response Network has offered support to school communities experiencing traumatic events....
How to help children cope with tragic events Staff reports October 11, 2023Whenever there’s a high-profile trauma, whether it’s an act of terrorism or a destructive hurricane, it’s important to remember that...
‘Drawn Together’ billboard raises youth mental health advocacy to new heights Vicky Nguyen October 11, 2023A 50-foot-wide billboard intended to raise awareness and encourage conversations about mental health among youth is on display for thousands...
Orange County youth tackle substance abuse and more at 2023 FNL Youth Summit Ian Hanigan October 10, 2023Over the weekend, students from across California gathered in Anaheim with the aim of creating a “Limitless” future by tackling...
Miramontes: School connections are key to improving mental health, academic performance Ramon Miramontes October 10, 2023Times and technologies may change, but ensuring students feel a sense of connection at school is just as crucial as...
Cafeterias go gourmet: These are some of OC’s most popular school lunches Ian Hanigan October 9, 2023Today marks the official start of National School Lunch Week. Established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy, the second...