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OCDE NEWSROOM
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Teaching the teachers about Islam? Some say a workshop turned political |
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Small groups of teachers recently gathered, first in Los Angeles, then in Orange County, for workshops on topics such as Arabic music, the role of women in Islam and Islamophobia. The goal was to teach teachers, to give them information they could apply in their classrooms. Ultimately, the thinking went, all students would benefit, particularly Muslim students facing bullying and discrimination. |
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http://www.ocregister.com/2017/11/17/teaching-the-teachers-about-islam-some-say-a-workshop-turned-political/ |
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Parents march to protest a result of Irvine’s growing pains: Overcrowded schools |
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One of the fastest growing cities in California is experiencing some growing pains.
The Irvine Unified School District is in the midst of redrawing school boundaries, particularly north of Interstate 5 where much of the housing development is taking place, to deal with what officials describe as “unprecedented growth.” Parents in those communities, however, are upset over the possibility that their children may not be able to attend schools closest to their homes or be torn apart from their friends.
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http://www.ocregister.com/2017/11/17/parents-march-to-protest-a-result-of-irvines-growing-pains-overcrowded-schools/ |
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St. Mary’s School celebrates multi-generational learning at Grandparents Day event |
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More than 400 grandparents came to the Grandparents Day event at St. Mary’s School in Aliso Viejo to enjoy the morning with their grandchildren and learn about their school. The theme for this year’s event, held Friday, Nov. 17, was “building the future,” said Lisa Amend, a spokesperson for St. Mary’s. Grandparents got to look at student-led exhibits, including robotics in action and documentaries.
Grandparents Day has been an annual event since the private school’s establishment 23 years ago.
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http://www.ocregister.com/2017/11/19/st-marys-school-celebrates-multi-generational-learning-at-grandparents-day-event/ |
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It was Indians 60, Pilgrims 57 in a friendly game of turkey bowling |
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Across America, New Year’s Day showcases the Rose Bowl, the Sugar Bowl, the Orange Bowl and the Cotton Bowl, among others. In San Clemente, Thanksgiving week unleashes the Turkey Bowl. For the 22nd year, costumed Pilgrims and Indians lined up Friday, Nov. 17, on the playground at St. Michael’s Christian Academy & Preschool. Their goal was to see who could roll a frozen turkey across a tarp and knock over the most plastic bottles. |
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http://www.ocregister.com/2017/11/17/it-was-indians-60-pilgrims-57-in-a-friendly-game-of-turkey-bowling/ |
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So, how are we doing? OCDE seeks stakeholder feedback |
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OCDE is encouraging educators, students, parents and other key stakeholders to help provide valuable feedback by completing this brief online survey by Dec. 1.
Every year, the Orange County Department of Education issues its Stakeholder Survey to help identify organizational strengths and opportunities for improvement. Questions are tied to OCDE’s Strategic Plan, which details the department’s vision, mission and values, along with eight strategic priorities.
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http://newsroom.ocde.us/how-are-we-doing-ocde-seeks-feedback-on-its-programs-and-services-2/ |
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