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.
OCDE to host two-day community schools workshop on Nov. 17-18 Vicky Nguyen November 2, 2022An upcoming two-day workshop hosted by OCDE will break down the fundamentals of community schools for educational teams and partners seeking to...
Garden Grove Unified launches anonymous reporting app to improve school safety Vicky Nguyen October 27, 2022Achieving student safety and mental wellness are races without finish lines for campuses and districts across Orange County. After significantly...
OC students outperform peers on assessments that reflect pandemic-era disruptions Ian Hanigan October 24, 2022Along with marking the first full year of in-person instruction in the age of COVID-19, the 2021-22 school year saw...
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...
Welcome to Sherwood Forest: Outdoor learning space promotes curiosity through nature Vicky Nguyen October 5, 2022An unused piece of land that was part of the Orangethorpe Elementary School campus has been transformed into an outdoor...