Garden Grove Unified launches anonymous reporting app to improve school safety Vicky Nguyen October 27, 2022Achieving student safety and mental wellness are races without finish lines for campuses and districts across Orange County. After significantly...
Juvenile justice program students reflect on the ‘perfect world’ in essay contest Vicky Nguyen October 25, 2022Everyone has a story to tell, but it can take time and trust for them to open up and let...
OC students outperform peers on assessments that reflect pandemic-era disruptions Ian Hanigan October 24, 2022Along with marking the first full year of in-person instruction in the age of COVID-19, the 2021-22 school year saw...
Weekly roundup: OCDE honors Santiago High teacher for alcohol and drug prevention, Laguna Beach High senior makes history, and more Vicky Nguyen October 21, 2022A health teacher from Santiago High School received a surprise visit from her students, family and representatives from the Orange...
ACCESS principals work to remove barriers and promote pathways for success Vicky Nguyen October 18, 2022A principal carries an immense amount of weight on their shoulders — taking responsibility for the successes and challenges of...
Weekly roundup: STEM reading challenge takes off, Irvine music instructor named Teacher of the Year, and more Madeline Gray October 14, 2022The second annual S.T.E.A.M. Race to Space Reading Challenge launched today, with Orange County teachers and students prepping for the...
Saddleback Valley Unified alum aces Advanced Placement drawing exam Vicky Nguyen October 10, 2022An alumnae from the Saddleback Valley Unified School District aced a college-level Advanced Placement exam in spring 2022. Maya Benham,...
OCDE unveils ‘The Punies’ lesson series based on podcast produced by Kobe Bryant Vicky Nguyen October 10, 2022Long before his days of domination on the Los Angeles Lakers, legendary Kobe Bryant knew all too well what it...
Weekly roundup: Oxford Academy student aims to recycle one million batteries, district celebrates anniversary, and more Vicky Nguyen October 7, 2022A high school junior from Oxford Academy is on a quest to save the planet, one used battery at a...
Latest community indicators report breaks down education, housing and economic trends in OC Ian Hanigan October 6, 2022Even through a pandemic, Orange County’s high school graduation rate continued to climb, hitting a high of 91.4 percent in...
