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Weekly roundup: Mendez memorial funding approved, Santa Ana Unified launches superintendent search, and more

July 12, 2019

The Westminster City Council this week approved funding of $450,000 to help build the Mendez Historic Freedom Trail and Monument. The memorial will honor the Mendez v. Westminster case that ended segregation... Read More

high school grads pose in front of angel stadium

Weekly roundup: Orange Unified grads celebrate at Angel Stadium, student receives ‘Harry Potter’ themed wheelchair, and more

Fermin Leal

June 14, 2019

High school seniors from the Orange Unified School District's five high schools couldn't celebrate their graduation ceremonies at the typical sites on campuses or at the district's stadium because of ongoing re... Read More

Weekly roundup: Solar panels in Capistrano Unified, high school commencements, celebrity guests, and more

Ian Hanigan

June 7, 2019

Driven by environmentally-conscious students, the Capistrano Unified School District is installing solar panels at all six of its high schools. The solar deployment, which kicked off at San Juan Hills High S... Read More

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Esports conference highlights gaming’s connection with education

Fermin Leal

June 5, 2019

Incorporating gaming into the classroom not only helps engage more young people, it can also promote a school's mission of preparing more students for college and careers, according to a group of educators and ... Read More

Weekly roundup: Air Force dad surprises daughter at school, preview offered of Mendez v. Westminster memorial, and more

Fermin Leal

May 31, 2019

U.S. Air Force Sgt. Jason Reed paid a surprise visit to his daughter's kindergarten class on Thursday. It was the first time the dad had stepped into his daughter's school. The Orange County Register covered... Read More

Open house offers preview of historic Mendez trail and monument

Fermin Leal

May 30, 2019

Dozens of parents and community members got a preview Wednesday of a new memorial honoring the historic Mendez v. Westminster case that ended segregation in California public schools. A parent shows her chi... Read More

Weekly roundup: Students use solar power in competition, governor’s budget seeks tech upgrades, and more

Fermin Leal

May 17, 2019

Students from four Orange County high school teams will compete in the 2019 Solar Cup this weekend at Lake Skinner in Winchester. The Orange County Register featured this week how the teams from Anaheim High... Read More

7 outstanding PAL programs and advisors honored for innovative practices

Fermin Leal

May 16, 2019

Five school-level Peer Assistance Leadership programs, or PAL, and two advisors were honored by the Orange County Department of Education for working to create and enhance youth engagement in campuses and comm... Read More

8 OC campuses place in top 100 statewide on new U.S. News ‘Best High Schools’ ranking

Fermin Leal

May 7, 2019

Oxford Academy in Anaheim Union High School District ranked as the second best high school in California in the recently released U.S. News 2019 Best High Schools ranking. Oxford, a magnet school in Cypress,... Read More

Weekly roundup: High school construction academy meets workforce needs, Teachers of the Year celebrated, and more

Fermin Leal

May 3, 2019

Students trained through Katella High School's Building Industry Technology Academy, or BITA, are finding work in the construction sector straight out of high school, helping fill a shortage of skilled workers.... Read More

Weekly roundup: Mendez memorial funding approved, Santa Ana Unified launches superintendent search, and more

Weekly roundup: Orange Unified grads celebrate at Angel Stadium, student receives ‘Harry Potter’ themed wheelchair, and more

Weekly roundup: Solar panels in Capistrano Unified, high school commencements, celebrity guests, and more

Esports conference highlights gaming’s connection with education

Weekly roundup: Air Force dad surprises daughter at school, preview offered of Mendez v. Westminster memorial, and more

Open house offers preview of historic Mendez trail and monument

Weekly roundup: Students use solar power in competition, governor’s budget seeks tech upgrades, and more

7 outstanding PAL programs and advisors honored for innovative practices

8 OC campuses place in top 100 statewide on new U.S. News ‘Best High Schools’ ranking

Weekly roundup: High school construction academy meets workforce needs, Teachers of the Year celebrated, and more

OCDE in 30: Does your school have an Academic Pentathlon team?

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Project Based Learning encourages collaboration in classrooms

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Services for Language Learners provides multilingual and multicultural support

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Services for Language Learners unit offers resources and guidance

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Annual workshop helps students and families prepare for college

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OCDE in 30 Seconds: PAL program built on the philosophy of students helping students

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OCDE in 30 Seconds: A quick look at the National History Day program

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OCDE in 30 Seconds: We break down the Orange County Academic Decathlon in half a minute