OCDE Education in the News

Monday, November 6, 2017

OCDE NEWSROOM

Dinosaurs roam the Earth at the Dino Dash for Tustin schools

Dinosaurs roamed the Earth at The Market Place in Tustin Sunday, Nov. 5 — in the forms of furry costumes, plastic blow-ups, balloons and trophies. It was the 27th annual Dinosaur Dash fundraiser for the Tustin Public Schools Foundation, which supports enrichment programs in the district. Dino Dash attracted more than 7,000 runners, raising close to $200,000.

http://www.ocregister.com/2017/11/05/dinosaurs-roam-the-earth-at-the-dino-dash-for-tustin-schools/

Moulton Elementary student parlays his passion for water into ‘GM for a day’ gig with water district

Many children on Halloween dress as heroes or what they want to be when they grow up. Moulton Elementary student Beck Winters’ persona was unique, as he was named the Moulton Niguel Water District general manager for the day on Monday, Oct. 30.

http://www.ocregister.com/2017/11/03/moulton-elementary-student-parlays-his-passion-for-water-into-gm-for-a-day-gig-with-water-district/

Anaheim’s Savanna High alums weigh in on Johnny Rebel mascot debate

As Anaheim Union High School District trustees prepare to discuss whether to change Savanna High School’s mascot Monday, Nov. 6, several alumni who were in the school’s first graduating class in 1963 are sharing their thoughts.

http://www.ocregister.com/2017/11/05/anaheims-savanna-high-alums-weigh-in-on-johnny-rebel-mascot-debate/

Deep racial divides among Californians on whether college is necessary

Is college necessary? It turns out about half of Californians don’t think so, according to a new Public Policy Institute of California survey. The difference of opinions in ethnic groups is surprising: While two-thirds of Latinos answer yes, a majority of Asian- and African-Americans think so — but only 35 percent of whites agree.

http://www.ocregister.com/2017/11/05/deep-racial-divides-among-californians-on-whether-college-is-necessary-2/

LOS ANGELES TIMES

DAILY PILOT

Laguna Beach High artists display their work during First Thursdays Art Walk

Two Laguna Beach High School seniors got a taste of the professional art world when they were invited to show their art inside the Cove Gallery Thursday. The evening event was the fruit of a budding partnership between the school and the Laguna business. People steadily walked into the gallery at 1550 S. Coast Hwy. during First Thursdays Art Walk, a monthly event in which gallery owners open their doors in the evening.

http://www.latimes.com/socal/coastline-pilot/news/tn-dpt-me-lb-gallery-laguna-beach-high-partnership-20171103-story.html

SACRAMENTO BEE

Sacramento school district asks state to block teacher strike planned for Wednesday

The Sacramento City Unified School District has asked a state labor board to block a teacher strike planned for Wednesday as tensions mount between district leaders and the 2,800-member Sacramento City Teachers Association.

http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/education/article182932296.html

EDSOURCE

Math festivals help elementary students - and their families - see math as fun

A dozen parents gathered around veteran math educator Leanna Baker, moments before students show up for what is billed as a math “festival” for students at Allendale Elementary School in Oakland. “Do your best not to give them an answer,” Baker told the dozen parent volunteers about how best to help the transitional kindergarten to fifth grade students participating in math activities arranged for that day. “We want them to be problem solvers.”

https://edsource.org/2017/math-festivals-help-elementary-students-and-their-families-see-math-as-fun/589480

SI&A CABINET REPORT

Giving high school students access to college courses

K-12 schools in Long Beach have solidified a partnership with local colleges guaranteeing high school students have access to college coursework. The Long Beach College Promise Partnership Act, which was originally set to end June 2017, is now a permanent fixture following the signing of Assembly Bill 1533, authored by Assemblyman Patrick O’Donnell, D–Long Beach.

https://www.cabinetreport.com/curriculum-instruction/giving-high-school-students-access-to-college-courses

KPCC

Anaheim school considers replacing Confederacy-inspired mascot

An Orange County school district will consider Monday whether to replace a high school mascot that depicts a Confederate soldier. The move comes after students at the Anaheim school raised concerns about the mascot’s potentially racist connotations. A group of mostly African-American students from Savanna High School, along with parents and community members, approached the Board of Trustees for Anaheim Union High School District in October to ask that the school’s Rebel mascot be replaced.

https://www.scpr.org/news/2017/11/06/77361/anaheim-school-considers-replacing-confederacy-ins/

LAGUNA BEACH INDEPENDENT

Creating a Culture of Kindness

In an effort to celebrate and support all students, El Morro made October “Respect-ABILITY Month”. Administrators organized an array of hands-on events and activities to help students, teachers, and staff look beyond the challenges individuals might confront and create a school culture of respect, inclusion, and acceptance, said Principal Chris Duddy.

http://www.lagunabeachindy.com/creating-culture-kindness/.

SACRAMENTO BEE

Q&A: Stress management techniques used to eliminate barriers to learning

The numbers are alarming. Up to one in five U.S. children has a diagnosable mental health issue, such as anxiety or depression. Yet only one-third will receive treatment. Dr. Lucy Vezzuto knows the statistics all too well. More important, she knows these disorders can be barriers to learning if they’re not addressed.

http://newsroom.ocde.us/qa-eliminating-barriers-to-learning-through-resilience-and-stress-management/

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