Health experts warn teens lack enough sleep, call for later school start times Fermin Leal August 10, 2017Everyone can appreciate a few extra minutes of sleep each morning, especially teenagers heading off to school. Now, a growing...
Summer food programs in OC ensure children won’t go hungry when schools are closed Ian Hanigan June 26, 2017More than 250,000 students throughout the county rely on free or reduced-price meals provided by their schools. But what happens...
3 Orange County students to serve on 15-member Friday Night Live youth council Fermin Leal June 21, 2017Three Orange County students will serve on a youth council organized by the California Friday Night Live Partnership, working to...
Laguna Beach smoking ban approved with support from student advocates Fermin Leal June 5, 2017Smoking in any public place in the city of Laguna Beach will soon be illegal thanks in part to a group...
OC superintendent among those honored for developing healthy organizational climates Ian Hanigan June 2, 2017Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares was honored this morning along with a handful of other local leaders...
Weekly roundup: OC’s Community Indicators Report, school board changes, immunization rates and more Ian Hanigan May 19, 2017Orange County’s latest Community Indicators Report is out, pulling together compelling data and trends related to the local economy, housing, income and health....
Orange County Friday Night Live Partnership honors students, staff, community group Fermin Leal May 18, 2017The Orange County Friday Night Live Partnership (OCFNLP) recognized a community group, two schools and a pair of school advisors for...
Weekly roundup: A revised state budget proposal, a groundbreaking in Capo USD, dental services and more Ian Hanigan May 12, 2017Gov. Jerry Brown unveiled his latest spending proposal this week, calling for an increase in funding for California’s public schools and community...
PAL programs and advisors honored for promoting innovative strategies to engage students Ian Hanigan May 12, 2017Four school-based Peer Assistance Leadership programs and two advisors have been honored by the Orange County Department of Education for...
OC group to launch ‘Keep Kids Safe’ awareness campaign during National Child Abuse Prevention Month Ian Hanigan March 20, 2017According to the Orange County Health Care Agency, there were nearly 32,000 reports of suspected child abuse and neglect in...
