Ocean Institute at Dana Point offers scholarships for its Adopt-A-Class program, which allows students from underserved communities — mostly Title I schools — to visit for free.
The program is funded by sponsors, providing hands-on learning opportunities outside the classroom, “that broaden horizons and open new paths to a prosperous future,” according to the website.
Teachers are encouraged to apply for the program using the institute’s online form.
Founded in 1977, the nonprofit Ocean Institute offers in-depth programs in marine science, maritime history, and outdoor education. For more information, visit oceaninstitute.org.
And here are some of the stories we’ve been following this week:
- Spectrum News focused its spotlight on Kaitlyn Lauryn Wilson, a senior from Esperanza High who is captain of her school’s championship dance program. Kaitlyn says dancing has empowered her to express herself and overcome life’s challenges.
- With a 3-2 vote, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School Board approved a resolution that bans the teaching of Critical Race Theory in classrooms across the district.
- The Orange County School Board has voted to cut the annual base salary of the elected county superintendent of schools by 13.7% effective July 1, the Orange County Register reported.
- Sunny Hills High’s esports program was recently featured in a news segment that was distributed to PBS stations across California. The article shows how video gaming engages students, enhances communication and collaboration, and sheds light on potential career paths in STEAM fields.
- The Ocean View School District has found its next superintendent. The Board has appointed Dr. Michael Conroy to succeed Dr. Carol Hansen, who has announced her intention to retire next July.
- Teams from high schools and community colleges competed in the 37th Annual Design and Build Competition hosted by the Construction Industry Education Foundation. Using architectural designs and other construction documents, students built structures in the parking lot of the OC Fair & Event Center.
- Young people’s drive to achieve physical, mental and professional perfection has increased dramatically since the 1980s, according to the Los Angeles Times, citing research from the American Psychological Association. It is said to harm the mental health of students.
- Who can young adults turn to if they left the public school system without a high school diploma? The OECD College and Career Preparatory Academy offers a pathway forward, writes Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares.
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