We’re written a few times here about Project Soapbox, a public speaking competition that challenges young people across the country to research and address issues impacting their communities. The initiative is organized by Action Civics CA through the Mikva Challenge,...
Some families in the community received extra toys, clothes, gift cards and other presents to help them better enjoy the upcoming holiday season. The effort was part of OCDE’s Warming Hearts For the Holidays campaign, where staff members sponsor families...
Following an essay contest, more than 130 third-graders from Thorman Elementary in the Tustin Unified School District were summoned to the school’s multipurpose room. Four of their essays were read aloud at the Dec. 9 assembly, and the young authors...