ACEs Aware initiative trains thousands of health care providers in trauma-informed care Nichole Pichardo November 4, 2020It’s not just our local schools that are recognizing the importance of screening for adverse childhood experience, or ACEs, and...
Orange County student selected as a top finalist in premiere national middle school STEM competition Nichole Pichardo November 2, 2020A middle school student from Newport Beach was recently recognized as one of the most promising innovators in the nation....
Five things to know about Sunburst Youth Academy Nichole Pichardo November 2, 2020A non-traditional high school in Orange County is giving students who’ve faced significant obstacles a second chance at life. Operated...
Weekly roundup: Daylight Saving Time ends, fire crews gain ground, substitute teachers wanted, and more Ian Hanigan October 30, 2020Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, so be sure to set those clocks back one hour —...
‘Master motivator’ from OC is one of five California Teachers of the Year Ian Hanigan October 28, 2020A Santa Ana elementary school teacher has earned the state’s top honor for educators. Laura Gómez, who has worked at...
No tricks, just treats: ACCESS staff hands out pumpkins and candy to local families Ian Hanigan October 28, 2020Staff members from OCDE’s alternative education program recently handed out free pumpkins, ice cream and bags of candy to families...
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified lands a new superintendent Ian Hanigan October 28, 2020The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District has announced its next superintendent. Dr. Jim Elsasser, who’s been superintendent of the Claremont...
Health Care Agency launches mask message contest for students Ian Hanigan October 26, 2020The OC Health Care Agency is inviting elementary, middle and high schoolers to submit creative mask designs, essays and social...
OCDE’s alternative ed division focuses on empowering students, families during day of professional development Ian Hanigan October 23, 2020More than 350 educators and administrators from OCDE’s alternative education program, otherwise known as ACCESS, took part Friday in a...
Weekly roundup: Student filmmakers honored for promoting social justice, revised school reopening timelines, and more Nichole Pichardo October 23, 2020Two local students from Orange County recently received top honors in the Directing Change Program and Film Contest. As part...
