Sunburst Youth Academy paraeducator Raelene Velasquez was recognized in Sacramento on May 20 as one of California’s 2026 Classified School Employees of the Year and as the state’s nominee for the national RISE Award.
Quick look: Twenty-one young local historians are headed to nationals next month after a standout performance at the National History Day-California contest, earning 15 championship titles. Orange County students once again emerged among California’s top young historians, earning a state-leading...
Six school-based Peer Assistance Leadership programs and three advisors were recognized by the Orange County Department of Education for promoting school environments that are safe, inclusive and supportive for students.
Quick look: Aissa Carvalho — a junior at the Connections at University High School DHH program — was nominated by the OC Cappies Critics and Awards Program for his performance using artistic ASL in University High’s production of “Dreamland.” As...
Nine outstanding classified school employees from across Orange County are being recognized during Classified School Employee Week for their dedication to students, schools and communities.
With nine associate degrees in tow, Middle College High School senior Manny Rodriguez Mejia will attend Yale in the fall thanks to his hard work, dedication and a 4.7 GPA. Manny recently found out he was accepted to Yale University,...
175 Orange County students will be recognized for their creative inventions at the OcMaker Challenge Awards Ceremony livestream hosted by OC Pathways on Tuesday, May 19.
