#kindness1billion: Summer’s here, but kindness isn’t taking a vacation Ian Hanigan July 6, 2017You’re sharing treats with friends and coworkers. You’re saving bees from swimming pools. You’re even showing some love to parking...
OCDE’s accountability plan targets technology, parental outreach and college/career readiness Fermin Leal July 1, 2017The Orange County Department of Education has developed a plan for the upcoming school year that aims to expand access...
Weekly roundup: A new state budget, CHOC’s oncology prom, transitional kindergarten and more Staff reports June 30, 2017Gov. Jerry Brown this week put his signature on a $183 billion budget that increases funding for K-12 schools, after-school...
OC smoke advisory issued in response to Cristianitos fire at Camp Pendleton Ian Hanigan June 29, 2017Air quality officials issued a smoke advisory Thursday in response to the Cristianitos wildfire, which has scorched 700 acres in...
ACCESS students face ‘sharks’ in entrepreneurial pitch competition Fermin Leal June 28, 2017Two students from the Orange County Department of Education’s alternative education program each won up to a $5,000 loan after...
California compiles a summer reading list for kids and teens Ian Hanigan June 27, 2017Looking for summer book suggestions for children and teens? You might want to check out the state’s Recommended Literature: Prekindergarten...
Summer food programs in OC ensure children won’t go hungry when schools are closed Ian Hanigan June 26, 2017More than 250,000 students throughout the county rely on free or reduced-price meals provided by their schools. But what happens...
Weekly roundup: Dalai Lama visits OC educators, a nurse’s act of kindness, the benefits of diversity and more Staff reports June 23, 2017Some Anaheim educators and other invited guests were treated to a rare visit this week from the 14th Dalai Lama,...
State superintendent taps OCDE partner to help lead global education initiative Fermin Leal June 22, 2017Two longtime California education leaders will work on behalf of the state to build partnerships with countries including China, Canada,...
3 Orange County students to serve on 15-member Friday Night Live youth council Fermin Leal June 21, 2017Three Orange County students will serve on a youth council organized by the California Friday Night Live Partnership, working to...