#kindness1billion: Here’s a photo collection of schools celebrating the season of giving with food drives Vicky Nguyen November 28, 2022Many schools and districts across Orange County organized food drives throughout November to help families in need feel a sense...
Naloxone can reverse the effects of a fentanyl overdose. Here’s what parents should know. Madeline Gray November 23, 2022At a recent forum, Sheriff Don Barnes shared that the synthetic opioid known as fentanyl is now the No. 1...
Weekly roundup: Irvine Unified alumna named ‘Outstanding Youth,’ Los Alamitos Instacart program, new WellSpace, and more Vicky Nguyen November 18, 2022An alumna from the Irvine Unified School District earned honors as an “Outstanding Youth” for her work in the community...
VIDEO: Los Alamitos Unified’s adult transition program promotes independence and opportunities for students Vicky Nguyen November 17, 2022It can be difficult for most people to stick to a shopping list at Target, but not for students in...
VIDEO: Embraced across state, MTSS framework supported by OCDE ensures students are ready to learn Vicky Nguyen November 16, 2022Every morning, Principal Dr. Claudette Onumah makes sure she is the first person to greet students as they arrive at...
VIDEO: Sunburst Youth Academy opens new WellSpace to support mental health, student performance Ian Hanigan November 14, 2022With the goal of improving students’ mental health and academic outcomes, a new WellSpace has taken shape at Sunburst Youth...
Here’s what families need to know about fentanyl Ian Hanigan November 8, 2022Fentanyl has flooded the illegal drug market, often in the form of counterfeit pills masquerading as common prescription opioids. Here's what families need to know.
Schools, districts required to have students submit college financial aid applications or opt-out form Ian Hanigan November 7, 2022Based on legislation that passed last year, it’s now a requirement for every graduating senior in California to submit an...
OC experts convene to discuss fentanyl dangers and prevention strategies Ian Hanigan November 4, 2022Last year, the lives of 36 young people in Orange County — all under the age of 20 — were cut...
Weekly roundup: UC Davis recognizes two Orange Unified educators, OC celebrates its top teachers, and more Vicky Nguyen November 4, 2022Two educators from the Orange Unified School District were recognized by the University of California, Davis during the 2022 C-STEM...