Brea siblings turn virtual language lessons into a charitable business Nichole Pichardo March 18, 2021What started as a weekly game of “Go Fish” with grandma has turned into a charitable business for a brother-sister...
State Board of Education seeks additional testing flexibility for schools Ian Hanigan March 17, 2021The state Board of Education is looking to give California school districts expanded options for assessing student learning this spring...
Santa Ana Unified has served more than 5 million meals during the pandemic Ian Hanigan March 17, 2021A year after Santa Ana Unified began providing free, nutritious food to local children impacted by campus closures, the district...
Weekly roundup: Model Continuation High Schools, state and local reopening plans, and more Ian Hanigan March 5, 2021La Vista High School in Fullerton was among 27 California campuses recognized this week as Model Continuation High Schools for...
All OC school employees will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting March 1 Ian Hanigan February 23, 2021[This post has been updated with the latest information as of Monday, March 1, 2021.] Based on the latest state...
Irvine’s University High School wins its first Orange County Academic Decathlon Ian Hanigan February 17, 2021Orange County has a new Academic Decathlon champion — and the makings of a crosstown rivalry. Irvine’s University High School...
Weekly roundup: OCDE and partners unveil mental health toolbox, teacher pens acclaimed novel, and more Ian Hanigan February 12, 2021Seeking to buffer some of the pandemic’s impact on children and teens, the Orange County Department of Education has collaborated...
Students participate virtually in National History Day-Orange County competition Ian Hanigan February 11, 2021More than 200 young historians representing 25 schools will once again showcase their original websites, papers, documentaries, performances and exhibits...
#Kindness1Billion: Newhope Elementary student’s Make-A-Wish request is loud and clear Ian Hanigan February 9, 2021Vivian Nguyen could have asked for virtually anything. But the Newhope Elementary School fifth-grader used her wish to help others....
OCDE unveils resources to help educators teach about airborne illnesses, vaccines Ian Hanigan February 4, 2021OCDE has partnered with the Orange County Health Care Agency to produce a series of mini-lessons, activities and informational handouts...