Orange County youth tackle substance abuse and more at 2023 FNL Youth Summit Ian Hanigan October 10, 2023Over the weekend, students from across California gathered in Anaheim with the aim of creating a “Limitless” future by tackling...
Miramontes: School connections are key to improving mental health, academic performance Ramon Miramontes October 10, 2023Times and technologies may change, but ensuring students feel a sense of connection at school is just as crucial as...
VIDEO: Orange County Board of Education hosts school safety forum Ian Hanigan September 27, 2023Reports of online predators are on the rise, but parents still hold the key to their children’s safety in the...
Los Alamitos cultivates mental health support with new outdoor garden for students Madeline Gray September 20, 2023Supports for students’ wellness are flourishing in the Los Alamitos Unified School District thanks to a brand-new outdoor retreat on...
#kindness1billion: Here are some of the acts of kindness shared in the 2022-23 school year Vicky Nguyen August 23, 2023Acts of kindness are taking place every day in our communities, offering a glimpse of hope and resilience. The Orange...
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...
Weekly roundup: Newport Harbor water polo team wins big at Junior Olympics, California MTSS conference hosts 3,400 educators, and more Madeline Gray July 21, 2023A team of Newport Harbor High School students scored first place in the 18-and-under division at the USA Water Polo...
VIDEO: Nearly 3,400 educators gather in Orange County for sixth annual MTSS conference Staff reports July 18, 2023The sixth annual California MTSS Professional Learning Institute kicked off on Tuesday, July 18, bringing 3,400 educational leaders from across...
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...
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...