California School Boards Association to honor Crisis Response Network with Golden Bell Award Vicky Nguyen October 17, 2023Since 2008, the Orange County Department of Education’s Crisis Response Network has offered support to school communities experiencing traumatic events....
Weekly roundup: Campus resource center provides for Fullerton families, student artwork displayed on billboard, and more Madeline Gray October 13, 2023Families in the Fullerton School District can now access clothing and backpacks for free with the opening of an on-campus...
How to help children cope with tragic events Staff reports October 11, 2023Whenever there’s a high-profile trauma, whether it’s an act of terrorism or a destructive hurricane, it’s important to remember that...
‘Drawn Together’ billboard raises youth mental health advocacy to new heights Vicky Nguyen October 11, 2023A 50-foot-wide billboard intended to raise awareness and encourage conversations about mental health among youth is on display for thousands...
Miramontes: School connections are key to improving mental health, academic performance Ramon Miramontes October 10, 2023Times and technologies may change, but ensuring students feel a sense of connection at school is just as crucial as...
Cafeterias go gourmet: These are some of OC’s most popular school lunches Ian Hanigan October 9, 2023Today marks the official start of National School Lunch Week. Established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy, the second...
Weekly roundup: Beckman High students and athletic trainer save a coach’s life, foundation honors school nurses, and more Vicky Nguyen October 6, 2023An athletic trainer and two students from Beckman High School are being hailed as heroes after they sprung into action...
Edward James Olmos encourages alternative education students to tell their own stories Madeline Gray October 6, 2023From the silver screen to the computer screens of OCDE’s Alternative Education program, Golden Globe and Emmy award-winning actor Edward...
Alternative education team sparks students’ love of reading with novel-based curriculum Madeline Gray October 4, 2023During a routine visit to Century Day School, Orange County Department of Education teacher Ryan Hinkle received a question from...
The Raise Foundation shines light on OC School Nurses Organization’s impact Vicky Nguyen October 3, 2023The Orange County School Nurses Organization was recently lauded for going above and beyond in its mission to help keep...