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OC Pathways, Nepris team up to virtually connect students with industry experts

Staff reports November 3, 2015

For the first time, business and industry partners -- from around the world or down the street -- can seamlessly connect with Orange County classrooms virtually and in real-time, thanks to a unique partnership between the OC Pathways initiative and Nepris. [...]

In the news: Reduced testing, free flu vaccines and more

Staff reports October 30, 2015

It's Friday Oct. 30 and here are a few education headlines you may have missed. Click through for a recap of this week's education news.

U.S. Department of Education’s ‘Testing Action Plan’ calls for caps on testing

Staff reports October 29, 2015

In an attempt to limit the amount of student testing, the U.S. Department of Education has released a “Testing Action Plan” that calls for a limit to the amount of time students spend on standardized tests — specifically, no more than 2 percent of classroom time in a school year. [...]

Disneyland Resort invites O.C. high school students to submit good deeds for rewards by Nov. 20

Staff reports October 28, 2015

In honor of the Diamond Celebration, the Disneyland Resort has launched the Disneyland Resort “Dreamers & Doers” program. High school students driving positive change in their homes, schools or communities are invited to share their good deeds. [...]

Orange County Teacher of the Year Lisa Moloney and class

Huntington Beach’s Lisa Moloney named a semifinalist as state announces its Teachers of the Year

Staff reports October 27, 2015

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson this week named the five California Teachers of the Year for 2016, along with six finalists and eight semifinalists — one of whom is Orange County’s own Lisa Moloney from Huntington Beach. [...]

Buena Park School District launches citywide literacy initiative with free ebooks, games

Staff reports October 23, 2015

The Buena Park School District, the City of Buena Park and the Buena Park Library have jointly unveiled an ambitious citywide reading initiative that will make digital books, games and resources free and accessible on local smartphones, tablets and computers. [...]

In the news: A new voting map for Fullerton, the effects of early school schedules and more

Staff reports October 23, 2015

It's Friday October 23 and here are a few education related headlines from this past week. Click through for news stories you may have missed.

Red Ribbon Week, the nation’s largest drug prevention campaign, kicks off Oct. 23

Staff reports October 20, 2015

As the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation, the Red Ribbon campaign highlights the critical role we all play to help young people avoid controlled substances. Its signature event, Red Ribbon Week, will run from Oct. 23 to Oct. 31. This year's theme is "Respect Yourself. Be Drug Free." [...]

Chronic absenteeism is the focus of a new U.S. Department of Education initiative

Staff reports October 19, 2015

The U.S. Department of Education has launched a new federal initiative, “Every Student, Every Day: A National Initiative to Address and Eliminate Chronic Absenteeism,” which calls on the nation to raise awareness and reduce chronic absenteeism by at least 10 percent each year. [...]

10 things to know about the suspension of California’s High School Exit Exam

Staff reports October 15, 2015

Last week, we reported on the passage of legislation that effectively suspended the California High School Exit Exam — and the requirement that students pass it as a condition of graduation — through the 2017-18 school years. Although the law won’t take effect until Jan. 1, we’re here to provide answers to some frequently asked questions. [...]

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