OCDE Education in the News

Monday, November 13, 2017

OCDE NEWSROOM

Laguna Beach teens’ efforts are aimed at Crushing Hunger at local food pantry

When Jackson Jenkins and his friends opened the first boxes filled with rice, beans, pasta, jars of pasta sauce, tuna and peanut butter and jelly, they had tangible proof that their plan to help feed hungry families in South Orange County was real.

http://www.ocregister.com/2017/11/11/laguna-beach-teens-efforts-are-aimed-at-crushing-hunger-at-local-food-pantry/

Tustin Girl Scout turns bullying into teaching experience

At Temple Beth Sholom, nearly 100 middle school students rotated through seven different stations and were taught the history, beliefs and practices of different religions while also participating in demonstrations, such as yoga and trying on hijabs, and sampled food, Sunday, Nov. 12.

http://www.ocregister.com/2017/11/12/tustin-teen-turns-bullying-into-religious-educational-experience/

Don Juan Avila Elementary in Aliso Viejo honors family members who served in the military

Don Juan Avila Elementary School in Aliso Viejo on Thursday, Nov. 9 hosted its annual celebration to honor students’ family members who are veterans. This year, the school honored a World War II veteran as well as Vietnam, Korean War, Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. Scouts from the school escorted the veterans during the ceremony, which included Mayor Dave Harrington and Councilman Ross Chun.

http://www.ocregister.com/2017/11/09/juan-avila-elementary-in-aliso-viejo-honors-veterans-in-annual-ceremony/

Teacher salary report unclear as 75% of employers withhold info

Salary and compensation data for 634,314 K-12 educators in California is online and updated for 2016, as of Wednesday. But your local educator’s data may be incomplete or unavailable. Fewer than a quarter of the K-12 education employers fully complied with a request from State Controller Betty T. Yee’s office for data.

http://www.ocregister.com/2017/11/08/teacher-salary-report-unclear-as-75-of-employers-withhold-info/

EDSOURCE

After hours of testimony, California state board rejects two history textbooks, approves 10 others

After hours of testimony, the state Board of Education Thursday rejected two history textbooks from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, but approved 10 others based on new history social sciences guidelines.

https://edsource.org/2017/after-hours-of-testimony-state-board-rejects-two-history-textbooks-approves-10-others/590118

California has millions of good-paying jobs for workers without a bachelor’s degree

Workers who want to earn at least $35,000 a year increasingly need to have some training beyond high school but not necessarily a bachelor’s degree. That’s the conclusion of a Georgetown University study on the nation’s workforce that goes beyond the narrative that all students need to aim for a four-year college degree.

https://edsource.org/2017/california-has-millions-of-good-paying-jobs-for-workers-without-a-bachelors-degree/590131

Understanding how California serves its homeless children: a quick guide

As California’s housing shortage intensifies, the number of homeless children is expected to climb. Since 2014, the number of homeless youth in California has jumped 20 percent, to more than 202,329, and accounts for nearly 4 percent of the overall public school population. Homeless children are enrolled in nearly every district in the state, according to the California Homeless Youth Project. An EdSource special project explored the issue in detail, and includes a map showing the number of homeless students in California schools.

https://edsource.org/2017/understanding-how-california-serves-its-homeless-children-a-quick-guide/590137

KPCC

LAUSD: There may soon be an app for that

Broken links, outdated documents, stale content, inconsistent page designs — Los Angeles Unified School District officials acknowledge that its disorganized, balkanized website is not much to be proud of. District officials have been working to clear out some of the digital cobwebs and build tools to help online visitors cut through the clutter — tools like a new unified school choice application, for instance, and one-stop shop website for parents needing student records, emergency forms, school calendars and more.

https://www.scpr.org/news/2017/11/13/77596/lausd-there-may-soon-be-an-app-for-that/

LAGUNA BEACH INDEPENDENT

Teacher Receives Outstanding Educator Award

High school government and economics teacher Mark Alvarez recently received an outstanding educator award from a top university thanks to a commendation by a former student. James G. Nondorf, vice president of enrollment for the University of Chicago, informed the district of the award and plaque last week, said district spokeswoman Anakaren C. Ureno.

http://www.lagunabeachindy.com/teacher-receives-outstanding-educator-award/

SACRAMENTO BEE

Inaugural Esports League aims to boost STEM skills among OC high school students

A new league is set to debut in Orange County that will allow competitors to cast spells, collect gold and slay monsters. The Orange County High School Esports League, launching in January, is aimed at connecting students’ interest in video games with the rapidly growing industry. At the same time, students will develop skills in problem-solving, teamwork and sportsmanship.

http://newsroom.ocde.us/inaugural-esports-league-aims-to-boost-stem-skills-among-oc-high-school-students/

County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares named an ‘OC Influencer’ for 2017

The Institute for Community Impact has named Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares as one of four Pillars of Influence for 2017. Mijares, who was appointed in August 2012 and elected to a full term as superintendent in 2014, received the recognition Wednesday evening at Orange County’s second annual Influencers for Good Celebration, which was held in the Samueli Theatre at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

http://newsroom.ocde.us/county-superintendent-dr-al-mijares-named-an-oc-influencer-for-2017/

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