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...
VIDEO: Westminster School District celebrates its 150th anniversary, reflects on history Vicky Nguyen October 3, 2022The Westminster School District’s mission is “building tomorrow’s leaders today.” In recognition of its 150th anniversary, the district recently reflected...
Weekly roundup: Brea Canyon High creates ‘Care Closet’ for students, national Blue Ribbon school, Hispanic Heritage Month, and more Vicky Nguyen September 23, 2022When high school student Nathaniel Ornelas needed a suit to wear to a job interview, he turned to Brea Canyon...
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...
VIDEO: Virtual forum stresses importance of building relationships with Latino and Hispanic-identified students Vicky Nguyen September 20, 2022“My teachers told my mom that my English was unsatisfactory and blamed Spanish as the biggest impediment.” Dr. Itzel Meduri...
Irvine school earns national Blue Ribbon honors Vicky Nguyen September 16, 2022An Orange County campus has earned the nation’s highest level of distinction as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School, State...
#Kindness1billion: Irvine student cares for the planet through ‘plogging’ Madeline Gray September 13, 2022At just 8 years old, Claire Chong participated in a group project that taught her about the impacts of environmental...
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...
2022-23 school year: Here’s a roundup of back-to-school posts from social media Vicky Nguyen August 31, 2022From brightly colored balloon arches to rolling out literal red carpets, school districts across Orange County are welcoming students back...