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Five 5th grade students at Olinda Elementary School recently put their heads together to come up with a one-of-a-kind invention that could help their friend Justin, a student with disabilities, who is non-verbal. Using the design process, they came up with a problem, performed research, and put forth a solution that they call - the "Vest Buddy." The "Vest Buddy" is wearable augmented alternative communication vest that will allow students (like their friend Justin) who have trouble speaking to be included when playing sports or on the playground. As far as we know, this vest is a first of it's kind.

We are thrilled to partner with the Brea Education Foundation this summer to provide students an exciting summer opportunity to create, explore, and learn. The Summer Enrichment Program is an exciting opportunity for students K through 6th grade to take fun and creative exploratory classes during the summer. Details on this exciting program can be found below on the flyer by clicking on the headline of this news story.

The BOUSD Board of Education has been engaging in a master planning process to evaluate the district’s facility needs. Last year, a team of trained field assessors visited every site within the District to review, photograph, and assess our schools for immediate, short-term, mid-term, and long-term needs.

California has the 5th largest economy in the world and the largest GDP of any state, yet ranks near the bottom in nearly every measure of school funding or school staffing. Click on the title of this news article to learn more and sign the petition.