Weekly roundup: National History Day, a virtual tour of the brain, the science of hockey and more Ian Hanigan March 10, 2017Every year, about half a million students in grades four through 12 take part in National History Day events across...
Weekly roundup: Fullerton scholar earns ride to Yale, the California School Dashboard, mentors in Tustin and more Ian Hanigan February 24, 2017He’s a bookworm, an athlete and certainly a role model for his brothers and sister. And now he’s on his...
OCDE seeks applications for grants to help implement academic and behavioral supports Ian Hanigan February 15, 2017The Orange County Department of Education is accepting applications from school districts, charter schools and county offices of education for training...
Weekly roundup: A state budget plan, La Habra’s next superintendent, SCOTUS weighs special ed and more Ian Hanigan January 13, 2017It’s Friday the 13th, and you’re in luck — we’ve got another weekly roundup. Here are a few of the stories...
State board approves final pieces of its new school accountability system Ian Hanigan January 11, 2017The state’s new school accountability and improvement system now has a timeframe for its public debut — and an official...
Sealed and delivered: Garden Grove’s Cook Elementary School celebrates its National Blue Ribbon Ian Hanigan January 6, 2017Fifth-grader Tommy Nguyen will tell you that A.J. Cook Elementary School in Garden Grove is a special place — and...
Latest physical fitness scores show OC kids outpacing state averages Ian Hanigan December 20, 2016Orange County students in grades five, seven and nine have once again outperformed state averages on an annual fitness assessment....
OCDE supports pilot program that guides students through their college applications Ian Hanigan November 7, 2016One by one, the seniors from Ocean View High School walked through a decorated corridor amid cheers from their classmates,...
Connect, interact and explore the Orange County Department of Education at the inaugural OCDE Services Showcase Ian Hanigan October 4, 2016Local educators, businesses and community partners will get a chance to learn more about the programs and services offered by...
Mijares: Strategic Plan supports vision that OC students will lead the nation in college and career success Al Mijares September 28, 2016In August, the state released the second round of scores from new online assessments aligned with California’s English and math...