A new survey released by the National Education Association showed that 55% of educators are thinking about leaving the profession earlier than they had planned. School districts across the nation are already experiencing teacher shortages. The U.S. is on course to have a public education crisis. Some might say it has already started. Many teachers would agree that there are … [Read more...]
School Update: Sun Blaze Elementary
We are excited to begin year eight at Sun Blaze Elementary. As we celebrate the past seven years, we do not measure our success based on past merits but look to the future, exploring new and exciting ways to create environments where students are excited and challenged to learn. We believe that our school has some of the finest teachers and staff in OCPS. During … [Read more...]
School Update: Moss Park Elementary School
To say this year has been fluid and uniquely unprecedented would be an understatement. Of course, we all know how hard our students and teachers worked this year. Our Moss Park team has always taken pride in ensuring that our students receive the best elementary school experience we can offer. We ensure that their academic needs are met, but we also recognize the importance of … [Read more...]
School Update: Laureate Park Elementary
The Laureate Park Longhorns stood out for a variety of different causes this month. We celebrated Unity Day by wearing orange. Our Longhorns stand up against bullying, and we showed it by turning our school orange for the day. We also Got our Pink On in light of breast cancer warriors. During Red Ribbon Week, which is a week-long recognition of drug abuse prevention, our … [Read more...]
School Update: NorthLake Park Community School
NorthLake Park has TWO district-level Red Ribbon Contest winners! Be happy. Be brave. Be drug-free. That was this year’s Red Ribbon Week theme to encourage children, families, and communities to live healthy, happy, and drug-free lives. OCPS had a poster contest and essay/poem contest to promote Red Ribbon Week throughout the district. Third grader Kullen McKenna won first … [Read more...]