Centralia Elementary School District’s food truck boosts access to nutritious summer meals Vicky Nguyen August 9, 2023Addressing food insecurity among students who attend the Centralia Elementary School District doesn’t end when summer vacation begins. In fact,...
OCDE prioritizes students’ well-being through alcohol and drug prevention awareness workshops Vicky Nguyen July 26, 2023The Orange County Department of Education’s Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention program is on a mission to empower as many...
VIDEO: Safe Schools Conference unites educators, law enforcement behind student safety Ian Hanigan July 17, 2023In a powerful show of solidarity, last week’s Safe Schools Conference brought together more than 610 educators, law enforcement representatives...
More than 500 educators, law enforcement representatives expected to attend 14th annual Safe Schools Conference Ian Hanigan July 6, 2023The annual Safe Schools Conference returns to Orange County this month, bringing together hundreds of educators, school workers and law...
Dana Hills High graduate selected as National Youth Science Camp Delegate Vicky Nguyen June 28, 2023State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has included one Orange County scholar as he named three outstanding students as...
Food pantry started by OCDE’s ACCESS program celebrates one year of serving students, families Ian Hanigan May 29, 2023During the pandemic, schools administered by OCDE’s Alternative Education division — also known as ACCESS — began hosting drive-through food...
Weekly roundup: Garden Grove hosts 52nd Special Games for students, OCDE celebrates Classified School Employee Week, and more Madeline Gray May 26, 2023With National Physical Fitness and Sports Month coming to a close, more than 800 Garden Grove Unified students with special...
Orange County student filmmakers win statewide awards for raising mental health awareness Madeline Gray May 23, 2023Persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness are reportedly common for high school students in the US, with 4 in 10...
6 questions (and answers) about this summer’s California MTSS Professional Learning Institute Ian Hanigan May 17, 2023This summer, the Orange County Department of Education and the Butte County Office of Education are teaming up to host...
OC Friday Night Live Partnership presents awards to three school chapters, one advisor Vicky Nguyen May 16, 2023Recognizing efforts to implement best practices in youth leadership while leading alcohol and drug prevention initiatives, the Orange County Friday...