Six school-based Peer Assistance Leadership programs and two advisors received surprise visits from representatives of the Orange County Department of Education in May for promoting school environments that are caring, safe and supportive for all. Administered by the department, PAL...
Why does the Orange County Department of Education prioritize drug and alcohol prevention? Let’s start with the fact that substances like nicotine and THC disrupt adolescent brain development, affecting learning and memory. Second, many youth turn to drugs for emotional...
As part of our “College and Career Ready” series, Orange County Department of Education Deputy Superintendent Dr. Ramon Miramontes recently returned to Westminster High School to learn all about the Chief Science Officers program. Westminster is said to be the...
