Mijares: A year of distress and disruption also highlighted our resilience Al Mijares December 28, 2020It is impossible to overstate the challenges our schools were presented with this year, from having to immediately pivot to...
Mijares: Public space honoring Mendez v. Westminster will bring communities together Al Mijares October 11, 2020The case of Mendez v. Westminster broke new ground not just for Orange County, but for our entire nation. Now,...
Mijares: As OC exits the COVID-19 watch list, health officials keep an eye on local hotspots Al Mijares August 25, 2020With the number of new COVID-19 cases declining, and a relatively low testing positivity rate, Orange County has made its...
Mijares: We must unite and create the change we want to see Al Mijares June 3, 2020Like so many of you, I have spent the last few days anguishing, ruminating, scrutinizing and judging. I have been...
Mijares: OC teachers are modeling the traits we hope to instill in students Al Mijares May 4, 2020This is not what most teachers had in mind when they earned their teaching credentials. Many surely imagined planning lessons,...
Mijares: OC superintendent issues statement in support of districts extending student dismissals Al Mijares March 20, 2020Signaling an escalation of our state’s efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order...
Mijares: New science standards empower students to investigate their world Al Mijares February 18, 2020When California adopted the Next Generation Science Standards in 2013, the goal wasn’t simply to generate more doctorates in chemistry,...
Mijares: Participating in the 2020 census is easy, confidential and critically important Al Mijares December 17, 2019In just a few months, you’ll be asked to take on one of democracy’s most considerable responsibilities — and it...
Mijares: Healthy students are better learners — and more likely to become healthy adults Al Mijares October 21, 2019Educators across the country are increasingly focusing on the health of students, and for good reason. Along with our commitment...
Mijares: Thousands attend conference in pursuit of equitable and inclusive learning environments Al Mijares August 29, 2019In July, more than 3,000 educators from across the state gathered at the Long Beach Convention Center with matching lanyards...