Weekly roundup: OCDE honors Santiago High teacher for alcohol and drug prevention, Laguna Beach High senior makes history, and more Vicky Nguyen October 21, 2022A health teacher from Santiago High School received a surprise visit from her students, family and representatives from the Orange...
Mijares: National fentanyl crisis is like nothing we’ve ever seen before Al Mijares October 11, 2022Our country has long likened its drug prevention efforts to a war, marshaling resources at the local, state and national...
OCDE unveils ‘The Punies’ lesson series based on podcast produced by Kobe Bryant Vicky Nguyen October 10, 2022Long before his days of domination on the Los Angeles Lakers, legendary Kobe Bryant knew all too well what it...
Weekly roundup: Oxford Academy student aims to recycle one million batteries, district celebrates anniversary, and more Vicky Nguyen October 7, 2022A high school junior from Oxford Academy is on a quest to save the planet, one used battery at a...
Latest community indicators report breaks down education, housing and economic trends in OC Ian Hanigan October 6, 2022Even through a pandemic, Orange County’s high school graduation rate continued to climb, hitting a high of 91.4 percent in...
State warns school leaders about new brightly colored ‘rainbow fentanyl’ Ian Hanigan September 23, 2022State health officials cautioned school leaders this week about a new and concerning version of the synthetic opioid known as...
Weekly roundup: Los Alamitos principal kisses pig after students reach goal, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, and more Vicky Nguyen September 9, 2022There is a saying that goes, “Don’t make promises you can’t keep.” Well, McAuliffe Middle School’s Principal Dr. Ryan Weiss-Wright...
VIDEO: State superintendent visits first of 13 community schools planned for Anaheim Union Vicky Nguyen September 7, 2022The students currently attending Sycamore Junior High School in Anaheim recently became the first cohort of their district’s inaugural community...
VIDEO: OC School Safety Summit examines proactive, collaborative strategies Ian Hanigan September 1, 2022School safety professionals and law enforcement leaders gathered at the Orange County Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy in Tustin on Wednesday...
Weekly roundup: Brea Olinda addresses students’ mental health needs, families eligible for discounted internet access, and more Madeline Gray August 19, 2022With rates of mental health issues increasing rapidly during the pandemic, adding resources to meet students’ social, emotional and behavioral...
