VIDEO: PAL programs and advisors earn honors for engaging students, supporting schools during pandemic Ian Hanigan May 4, 2021Ten Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) programs and more than a dozen advisors have been recognized for their efforts to stay...
OCDE program empowers students to raise mental health awareness, reduce stigmas Ian Hanigan May 3, 2021It’s been well-documented that the COVID-19 era has taken its toll on the mental health of children and adults. Yet...
Virtual forum on May 12 to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Ian Hanigan May 1, 2021A diverse panel of Asian American voices will share personal experiences and perspectives on issues including representation, education and recent...
Weekly roundup: Artist of the Year semifinalists announced, teacher scores on ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ and more Ian Hanigan April 30, 2021In partnership with OCDE, the Orange County Register has announced 105 semifinalists in its annual Artist of the Year program....
VIDEO: OCDE announces the 2022 Orange County Teachers of the Year Ian Hanigan April 29, 2021Six educators who enlightened, encouraged and uplifted students during one of the most challenging years in a century learned Thursday...
#kindness1billion: A roundup of random acts of kindness shared (so far) in 2021 Nichole Pichardo April 28, 2021During the past year and a half, spreading kindness has been more important than ever. Even amid a global pandemic,...
Fryberger Elementary in Westminster earns top environmental honor Ian Hanigan April 27, 2021After installing energy-efficient HVAC systems, school-wide LED lighting and a solar array that produces 90 percent of its energy needs,...
Weekly roundup: Irvine USD teen turns leftover bagels into successful food waste initiative; federal free meal program extension; and more Nichole Pichardo April 23, 2021A student at Northwood High School in the Irvine Unified School District is helping to fight food waste and hunger,...
Celebrating democracy in the OC: Webinar promotes civic learning, building partnerships Nichole Pichardo April 23, 2021Equipping students with the confidence and competencies that allow them to civically engage with their local communities was the focus...
OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors extends Earth Day into May with #ProjectZeroWasteLunch challenge Nichole Pichardo April 22, 2021While every day is Earth Day for OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors program, we set aside one day a year —...