Did you miss any Orange County education stories this week? Let the OCDE weekly roundup catch you up. Take a look:
- Tustin’s Ladera Elementary
hosted a Boosterthon Fun Run that not only taught students about the benefits of being an athlete, but also raised $15,000 for the school.
- The Anaheim Union High School District and Orange County United Way will give students the opportunity to work as paid interns for the summer in order to give them a broader perspective on the work force and future careers.
- OCDE Safe Schools and Support Services Program Specialist Steve Kim was awarded for his dedication to working with traumatized and abandoned youth.
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A dedication ceremony was held at Estancia High School in Costa Mesa for the unveiling of a mural wall that honors Estancia’s veteran alumni.
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The 2016 Music and Arts Commendation for Youth Awards recognized outstanding student and school performing arts talent from Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego counties.
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The Santa Ana School Unified District has partnered with a program that facilitates online-tutoring sessions for elementary school students.
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A 42-year veteran of education in the Tustin Unified School District leaves a legacy behind her as she retires from Beckman High School as its only school principal.