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OCDE NEWSROOM
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5 schools, 4 advisors honored for increasing engagement and building positive school environments |
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Representatives from the Orange County Department of Education made surprise visits to recognize five school-based Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) programs and four advisors for implementing creative and innovative practices that amplify youth engagement and connectedness. Administered by the OCDE, PAL programs promote youth empowerment by encouraging students to help other students in times of need. |
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https://newsroom.ocde.us/5-schools-4-advisors-honored-for-increasing-engagement-and-building-positive-school-environments/ |
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OC Supt. Al Mijares to host virtual forum celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month |
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A panel of speakers will share personal stories and perspectives on building student agency, strengthening democracy and fortifying the workforce during an upcoming virtual forum hosted by County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares in recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. As the latest in OCDE’s series of online colloquiums based on the theme “Know My Name, Face and Story,” the event will take place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24. Teachers, counselors, administrators and others who educate and support students are encouraged to attend by registering at link.ocde.us/virtual-forum or using the box below. |
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https://newsroom.ocde.us/oc-supt-al-mijares-to-host-virtual-forum-in-recognition-of-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month/ |
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ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
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Dogs pair with school police to support students’ mental health in Garden Grove Unified |
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Nellie and Misha, two support dogs, are making the rounds in Garden Grove Unified's schools, offering students another layer of social-emotional support. Kids and dogs. They just go together. Usually, though, not at school. But in Garden Grove Unified, administrators and local police are bringing trained support dogs onto campuses to help students facing stress or even trauma. The dogs – Misha and Nellie – were introduced Monday, May 16, at Mitchell Elementary in Garden Grove during an afternoon assembly, as school and police officials announced the new collaboration to provide social-emotional support for students. |
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https://www.ocregister.com/2022/05/17/dogs-pair-with-school-police-to-support-students-mental-health-in-garden-grove-unified/ |
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CAPISTRANO DISPATCH
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South County Student Wins CCC Video Contest |
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When Charlotte Quintanar heard about the California Coastal Commission’s (CCC) “Climate Video Challenge,” she felt it was a perfect opportunity to explore two of her favorite things: science and film. The San Clemente teen heard about the challenge from her film teacher at Saint Margaret’s Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano, who pushed her to submit a short film to the CCC. |
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https://www.thecapistranodispatch.com/south-county-student-wins-ccc-video-contest/ |
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NEW YORK TIMES
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With Plunging Enrollment, a ‘Seismic Hit’ to Public Schools |
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In New York City, the nation’s largest school district has lost some 50,000 students over the past two years. In Michigan, enrollment remains more than 50,000 below prepandemic levels from big cities to the rural Upper Peninsula.
In the suburbs of Orange County, Calif., where families have moved for generations to be part of the public school system, enrollment slid for the second consecutive year; statewide, more than a quarter-million public school students have dropped from California’s rolls since 2019.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/17/us/public-schools-falling-enrollment.html |
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SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS
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California public schools get whopping $128.3 Billion under Newsom’s budget proposal |
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In a major win for California and Bay Area public schools, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state plans to give schools a record $128.3 billion and expand its per-student spending to $22,850 to give a boost to the state’s education system amid a string of hardships throughout the coronavirus pandemic. “That’s a number you’ve never seen in California,” Newsom said on Friday as he presented details of his revised state budget — revealing a $97.5 billion surplus due largely to economic gains from California’s wealthiest. “This is about education reform. This is about completely reimagining the education system.” |
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https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/05/18/california-public-schools-128-3-billion-under-newsoms-budget-proposal/ |
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OTHER NEWS OUTLETS
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OC Department of Education Race to be Decided on June 7 |
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On June 7, in addition to determining primary candidates, voters will cast ballots for local nonpartisan offices decided by a majority vote. Fullerton, Buena Park, Placentia, and La Habra voters will be voting for the next Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) Superintendent and a short-term election for Area 4 OCDE Board member due to the ongoing legal issues concerning the current office holder, Tim Shaw. |
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https://fullertonobserver.com/2022/05/17/oc-department-of-education-race-to-be-decided-on-june-7/ |
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Small California school district reinstates indoor masking |
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A small California school district began requiring indoor masking again Tuesday due to rising cases of COVID-19. Pacific Grove Unified School District at the south end of Monterey Bay announced the requirement Monday after the Monterey County Health Department reported a seven-day average test positivity rate of 5.2% and a seven-day average of 12.4 cases per 100,000 residents. Last month, the district’s board set thresholds for indoor masking when the test positivity rate exceeded 5% and the case rate surpassed 10 per 100,000 residents. |
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https://apnews.com/article/covid-health-california-monterey-6d90d6acf40094acd1bc1f98b75d9189 |
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