#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,...
State expands California Distinguished School list, includes 10 more from OC Ian Hanigan April 27, 2021Ten additional Orange County campuses have been added to this year’s list of California Distinguished Schools, bringing OC’s total to...
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...
Three OC campuses retain their status as ‘California Schools to Watch’ Ian Hanigan April 22, 2021Three Orange County middle schools have been re-designated as 2021 “California Schools to Watch.” Bell Intermediate School in the Garden...
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 —...
OC schools are honored for civic education, with Anaheim Union leading the way Ian Hanigan April 21, 2021Fourteen Orange County Schools have been recognized by the California Courts system for building exemplary civic learning programs and creating...
Orange County students take home top honors at annual science and engineering fair Nichole Pichardo April 20, 2021Although the typical days of halls packed with students, spectators and judges are still on hiatus, that didn’t stop over...
Orange County School Nurses Organization seeks nominations for awards program Ian Hanigan April 19, 2021The Orange County School Nurses Organization is accepting nominations for qualified candidates who exemplify excellence in school nursing. Application forms...
