Laguna Beach’s Top of the World Elementary reaches new heights in environmental education Ian Hanigan April 27, 2018Top of the World Elementary School is, well, on top of the world. The Laguna Beach campus recently learned that...
Is six-peat a thing? Irvine Unified again ranks among the ‘Best Communities for Music Education’ Ian Hanigan April 26, 2018The NAMM Foundation has named the Irvine Unified School District among its Best Communities for Music Education for the sixth straight year....
Mijares: OC’s Distinguished Schools leverage technology, collaboration and engaging instruction Al Mijares April 24, 2018After an extended hiatus, the California Distinguished Schools program is back. This award, considered the top honor for California’s public...
Garden Grove Unified to open a second Spanish dual-language program in 2018-19 Ian Hanigan April 16, 2018The Garden Grove Unified School District is gearing up for the launch of its second Spanish dual-language program. Coming out...
Meet Orange County’s Classified School Employees of the Year for 2018 Ian Hanigan April 11, 2018OCDE has announced this year’s top classified school employees for Orange County. Six county finalists were selected from among 64...
How 43 local schools got that ‘Distinguished’ look Ian Hanigan April 10, 2018Last week, state education officials announced the selection of 43 Orange County campuses as California Distinguished Schools. The designation, revived...
Weekly roundup: Students’ battle of the books, 43 OC schools win ‘Distinguished’ prize, and more Fermin Leal April 6, 2018Anaheim Hills Elementary held its third annual Battle of the Books this spring. But instead of students facing off against...
New case study spotlights Newport-Mesa’s process for adopting a math curriculum with support from OCDE Ian Hanigan April 2, 2018In August 2016, the Newport-Mesa Unified School District embarked on the process of adopting a new math curriculum with matching...
Weekly roundup: From adversity to honor rolls, state Academic Decathlon results, OC educators honored, and more Ian Hanigan March 30, 2018Lorena Cruz believes she might be a dropout statistic if not for the support she received at Laurel House, a...
Anaheim Union superintendent earns statewide honor for expanding civic education Ian Hanigan March 29, 2018The California Council for the Social Studies has recognized Anaheim Union High School District Superintendent Michael Matsuda for his work...
