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‘With Liberty and Justice for All’: OC forum examines ethnic studies and state’s model curriculum (VIDEO)

July 23, 2021

Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares delivers the introductory remarks during Wednesday's virtual forum, “With Liberty and Justice for All: A Colloquium on Ethnic Studies.” A panel of eight academic expe... Read More

Q&A: Highlights from the fourth annual California MTSS Professional Learning Institute

Nichole Pichardo

July 22, 2021

More than 2,500 educators from throughout California gathered virtually this week for a three-day Professional Learning Institute aimed at sharing practices that support the academic, behavioral and social-emot... Read More

Four OC scholars are named Bank of America Student Leaders

Ian Hanigan

July 21, 2021

Two high school seniors and a pair of recent high school graduates from Orange County have been selected to participate in a prestigious summer internship program that promotes leadership development and commun... Read More

New OCTA program to offer free bus rides for Orange County youth

Nichole Pichardo

July 20, 2021

A new initiative approved last week by the Orange County Transportation Authority — or OCTA — Board of Directors will soon allow all passengers ages 18 and under to ride the bus for free. As part of a six-mo... Read More

Santa Ana High School Speech and Debate team

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana High School team earns top honors at national speech and debate tournament; new state guidance for K-12 schools; and more

Nichole Pichardo

July 16, 2021

A team from Santa Ana High recently won the national championship at a highly-competitive national speech and debate tournament. In what the team is calling a "victory for Santa Ana," the win marks the first ti... Read More

Virtual colloquium on July 21 will discuss ethnic studies and California’s model curriculum

Nichole Pichardo

July 14, 2021

A panel of educational leaders will define ethnic studies and discuss California’s model curriculum during an online forum presented by the Orange County Department of Education. Hosted by Orange County Supe... Read More

OC educators provide tips to keep students learning this summer

Nichole Pichardo

July 14, 2021

The summer months are in full swing and while children and teens can definitely benefit from rest and relaxation, there are plenty of ways for students to keep their young minds sharp. So, in celebration of ... Read More

Former California Secretary of Education Dave Long

Three-day Safe Schools Conference to increase collaboration, spotlight best practices

Ian Hanigan

July 12, 2021

More than 300 educators, school workers and law enforcement representatives are set to convene in Orange County this week to address critical school safety issues. The 12th annual Safe Schools Conference, wh... Read More

Weekly roundup: Former Brea Olinda alum headed to the Olympics; updated mask guidance for schools; and more

Nichole Pichardo

July 9, 2021

Orange County-born softball player Aubree Munro, who completed her education in the Brea Olinda Unified School District, will soon be representing Team USA at the Tokyo Olympic Games. The 28-year old cat... Read More

5 takeaways from the education trailer bill approved by the California Legislature

Ian Hanigan

July 8, 2021

Following the passage of a state budget that provides record funding for public education and expands transitional kindergarten, California lawmakers on Thursday approved an education budget trailer bill that f... Read More

Weekly roundup: Anaheim Union announces artificial intelligence internship, students return to community college campuses, and more

COVID-19 update: California urges fully vaccinated people to wear masks in indoor public spaces

Tustin Unified superintendent announces retirement after more than 35 years in education

Anaheim Elementary unveils new electric school buses for 2021-22

Weekly roundup: All California students now qualify for free school meals, educators gather for MTSS conference, and more

‘With Liberty and Justice for All’: OC forum examines ethnic studies and state’s model curriculum (VIDEO)

Q&A: Highlights from the fourth annual California MTSS Professional Learning Institute

Four OC scholars are named Bank of America Student Leaders

New OCTA program to offer free bus rides for Orange County youth

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana High School team earns top honors at national speech and debate tournament; new state guidance for K-12 schools; and more

Virtual colloquium on July 21 will discuss ethnic studies and California’s model curriculum

OC educators provide tips to keep students learning this summer

Three-day Safe Schools Conference to increase collaboration, spotlight best practices

Weekly roundup: Former Brea Olinda alum headed to the Olympics; updated mask guidance for schools; and more

5 takeaways from the education trailer bill approved by the California Legislature

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