The district argues it can’t keep up with the high number of positive cases to provide accurate data to the public, while parents say they’re being left in the dark.
Author Archives: Hosam Elattar
Hosam Elattar is a Voice of OC/ Report For America reporter covering Anaheim & North Orange County, food insecurity, housing & homelessness, the Arab & Muslim American community and education.
Elattar started at Voice of OC as an intern in January, 2020 and has covered local food banks’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic, School board debates on how to teach history, the decades long push by Arab American business owners to recognize Little Arabia and a corruption scandal at Anaheim City Hall.
He has won several awards from the OC Press Club including Best News Story, Best Political Story and Best Religion Story.
Elattar is Egyptian American and has lived in Botswana, Nepal, Uganda, The Dominican Republic and India.
Posted inEducation
Classroom or Online Learning? Orange County Debates How to Teach Students During Omicron Spike
One public health scientist said the situation shows a disconnect between the hospital system, school districts, and local and state governments.
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Some OC School Districts Have Hundreds of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases After Winter Break
Local districts face staff shortages as Omicron is propelling Orange County’s fourth virus surge.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
2021: The Year of Vacancies in Orange County Governments
At least six OC city council members have given up their seats last year as well as one County Board of Education trustee.
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School Absences, Anger in OC as Hunt for COVID-19 Tests Turns Up Fruitless For Many
For some, trying to get tested means waiting long hours in line, paying steep prices out of pocket, or seeing at-home test shipments delayed or unavailable.
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With Students Back in Class after the Holidays, Covid Concerns Again Take Front Seat Across OC
OC School districts await a supply of Covid tests from the state amid concerns over in person instruction as Covid cases rise.
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Ethnic Studies and Critical Race Theory: A Tumultuous Year for OC School Boards
One local school district is trying to ban critical race theory after a year of intense debates on ethnic studies across OC districts.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
State and Local Health Experts Move to Vaccinate Kids Ahead of Expected Winter Surge
Some OC school district officials are railing against an expected state mandate requiring kids to be vaccinated in order to be in classrooms.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Orange County Trash Strike Ends, Garbage Pickups to Resume
An agreement has been approved between Republic Services and waste collection workers who were on strike for a week.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
OC Residents Might Get Their Trash Picked Up Again As Holidays Draw Near
A tentative agreement has been made with waste collection workers, and the trash strike in OC could come to an end after workers vote today.
