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Many schools and districts across Orange County or

Many schools and districts across Orange County organized food drives throughout November to help families in need feel a sense of hope during the holiday season.

The OCDE Newsroom has compiled a collection of social media posts depicting acts of kindness that schools and districts shared with their communities this month.

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The City of Westminster, in partnership with the O

The City of Westminster, in partnership with the Orange County Department of Education, will host a grand opening ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 1 to celebrate the completion of a new park and monument honoring the historic Mendez v. Westminster case, which led to the desegregation of California’s public schools 75 years ago.

The event, free and open to the public, will begin at 10 a.m. at 7371 Westminster Blvd.

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Naloxone can reverse the effects of a life-threate

Naloxone can reverse the effects of a life-threatening opioid overdose in two to three minutes.

With rates of fentanyl use increasing among Orange County youth, here is some crucial information parents need to know about the prescription nasal spray.

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Happy Thanksgiving! Have a safe and memorable holi

Happy Thanksgiving! Have a safe and memorable holiday celebration.

The City of Westminster, in partnership with the O

The City of Westminster, in partnership with the Orange County Department of Education, will host a grand opening ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 1 to celebrate the completion of a new park and monument honoring the historic Mendez v. Westminster case, which led to the desegregation of California’s public schools 75 years ago.

The event, free and open to the public, will begin at 10 a.m. at 7371 Westminster Blvd.

More info: https://newsroom.ocde.us/community-invited-to-attend-dec-1-ceremony-for-new-park-and-monument-honoring-historic-mendez-v-westminster-case/

It can be difficult for most people to stick to a

It can be difficult for most people to stick to a shopping list at Target, but not for students in the Los Alamitos Unified School District’s adult transition program, who take their roles as consumers very seriously.

“We came up with an idea to do a personal instant shopping service called ATP Instacart,” adult transition coordinator Julie Demuth said. “Staff members at the district office can submit their orders through a Google Form for places like Target, Trader Joe’s and Sprouts Farmers Market.”

Lawrence "Larry" Labrado has dedicated 28 years of

Lawrence "Larry" Labrado has dedicated 28 years of service to improving access to education for the Rancho Santiago Community College District community.

On Nov. 14, family, friends and colleagues of the former board trustee gathered to honor Labrado's retirement.

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Educators from Palm Vista Elementary School in the

Educators from Palm Vista Elementary School in the Morongo Unified School District are embracing the “whole child” approach. The OCDE Newsroom visited the campus to see how teachers who have earned CA MTSS Pathway certifications are supporting their students.

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From film to engineering, career technical educati

From film to engineering, career technical education students throughout Orange County have built the foundation for their futures in various industry sectors.

This next generation will highlight the skills they have gained from their work-based learning experiences at the ninth annual OC Pathways Showcase on Dec. 7.

Event registration is available at http://ow.ly/2gbi50LFjXs.

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It’s America Recycles Day! This national day aim

It’s America Recycles Day! This national day aims to spread awareness on how to recycle, which recycled products to buy and how to reduce waste.

Many of the schools in Orange County are doing their part in protecting the environment with the help of a curriculum initiative developed by OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors environmental program and OC Waste & Recycling.

We’d like to give a special mention to Price Elementary School’s recycling club for collecting recyclables and composting organic matter. ♻️

With the goal of improving students’ mental heal

With the goal of improving students’ mental health and academic outcomes, a new WellSpace has taken shape at Sunburst Youth Academy.

To date, more than 20 WellSpaces have been established at schools throughout the county thanks to a partnership between the Orange County Department of Education and CHOC. In many instances, underutilized campus spaces were transformed into calm and comfortable environments for students to reset and practice mindfulness strategies with support from counselors and other staff.

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Before enlisting in the U.S. Army during the heigh

Before enlisting in the U.S. Army during the height of the war in Vietnam, Dan Barlow aspired to become a history teacher.

In some ways, that aspiration came true as former Army Ranger and 1st Lt. Barlow continues to donate his time to share stories of his service in Vietnam and life lessons with students at Murdy Elementary School in the Garden Grove Unified School District.

Click the link in the bio to read more about “The Gratitude Project.”

In recognition of Veterans Day, we honor and celeb

In recognition of Veterans Day, we honor and celebrate veterans for their patriotism and service.

OCDE’s offices will be closed on Nov. 11.

America Recycles Day is celebrated every day by st

America Recycles Day is celebrated every day by students at Adelaide Price Elementary School in Anaheim. From collecting recyclables to composting organic matter, the students are taking their lessons from a curriculum initiative created by OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors environmental education program and OC Waste & Recycling to heart.

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Fatal drug overdoses have surged in recent years,

Fatal drug overdoses have surged in recent years, driven by the explosion of a synthetic opioid known as fentanyl. What makes fentanyl so dangerous is its potency — and the fact that many of its victims have no idea they’re even taking fentanyl.

We recently reached out to expert sources to help Orange County families better understand the dangers of fentanyl, as well as potential warning signs and prevention strategies.

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Two factors make fentanyl extremely dangerous. Fir

Two factors make fentanyl extremely dangerous. First, the synthetic opioid is incredibly lethal at roughly 50 times stronger than heroin and about 100 times more powerful than morphine. Second, many of fentanyl’s victims don’t even know they’re taking the drug.

To help families, students and school staff spread the word about the dangers of fentanyl, the Orange County Department of Education has created a one-page informational sheet and shareable slides in seven languages. Visit the link in our bio or link.ocde.us/fentanyl to download the slides.

Every graduating senior in California is required

Every graduating senior in California is required to submit an application for college financial aid or take the steps to opt out.

Grants and low-interest loans have long been available at the federal and state levels as a way to make college more accessible and affordable. But experts say California still ranks around 30th in the nation in application rates, leaving roughly $550 million on the table each year.

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Last year, the lives of 36 young people in Orange

Last year, the lives of 36 young people in Orange County — all under the age of 20 — were cut short by opioids, and the majority of those fatalities were fentanyl-related.

Dr. Mijares was one of several featured speakers on Friday at a special forum convened in partnership with Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes, Superior Court Judge Maria D. Hernandez and UC Irvine to examine the devastating impacts of the synthetic opioid known as fentanyl on Orange County — and to promote age-appropriate prevention strategies and resources.

“Fighting Fentanyl Together: Education, Prevention and Intervention for OC” was hosted by the Sheriff’s Department at its Regional Training Academy in Tustin, drawing about 600 attendees.

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Two educators from the Orange Unified School Distr

Two educators from the Orange Unified School District were recognized by the University of California, Davis during the 2022 C-STEM Conference in late October.

During the event, West Orange Elementary School Principal Dr. Monica Murray was announced as one of four California C-STEM Robotics Administrators of the Year and McPherson Magnet teacher Lauri Truong was recognized as one of seven California C-STEM Teachers of the Year. 🔬📚

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Two students from Orange County were selected to s

Two students from Orange County were selected to speak this year at the Global Health Leaders Conference led by Johns Hopkins University, with attendees that included Nobel Laureates, professors, world-renowned professors and humanitarians.

Speakers from around the world presented virtually over the summer, including Lance Yeh, a senior from Troy High School in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District, and Ayati Mishra, a junior at Tesoro High in the Capistrano Unified School District.

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