6 questions — and answers — about the California Healthy Youth Act Ian Hanigan April 20, 2018The California Healthy Youth Act, which took effect on Jan. 1, 2016, requires school districts throughout the state to provide students with...
VIDEO: OCDE’s sports league promotes more than just competition Fermin Leal April 19, 2018In the Orange County Department of Education athletics program, wins and losses are likely the least important focus for teams....
OC education, government, law enforcement leaders offer candid discussion on school safety Fermin Leal March 6, 2018Orange County’s public schools, law enforcement and other government agencies have boosted collaborative efforts in recent years aimed at preventing...
Foundation carries on doctor’s dream to assist young athletes in Santa Ana Ian Hanigan February 21, 2018Dr. Kevin Armstrong built a life around his passion for community service and his love of sports. A graduate of Princeton...
Mijares: Pursuit of safer schools drives collaboration between educators, law enforcement Al Mijares February 19, 2018More than anything, we owe it to our students to provide them with safe and secure campuses where learning thrives....
New video aims to support students struggling with social, emotional needs Fermin Leal February 1, 2018Santa Ana Unified School District recently posted a video called “We Care: Get Help” to show support for students who...
Global School Play Day seeks to spotlight the importance of unstructured playtime Ian Hanigan January 29, 2018Scott Bedley has a simple suggestion for kids, and it’s one to which they probably won’t object: Play more. Bedley,...
The Deeper Learning Podcast | ‘Exploring Kindness’ with Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares Ian Hanigan January 19, 2018Why have societies historically valued kindness? How can positive interactions with others impact our physiology? Why do we keep needing...
New 2018 education laws include ending ‘meal shaming’ Fermin Leal January 3, 2018It’s the start of a new calendar year, and with that comes a batch of state laws affecting Orange County’s...
Year in review: Solar eclipse offers STEM lesson, music video inspires bravery, and more Fermin Leal December 28, 2017As 2017 winds down, we’re taking a look back at some of our biggest news stories in this past year....
