Weekly roundup: Santa Ana High teacher receives Grammy nod, suspension rates falling and more Ian Hanigan November 3, 2017At Santa Ana High School, Victor de los Santos not only serves as a music instructor, he’s also a mentor,...
Irvine Unified highlights student-centered learning at first State of the District event Ian Hanigan November 3, 2017The Irvine Unified School District must be adaptable to prepare the next generation for a future in which “70 percent...
Weekly roundup: Students debate mascot name, Teachers of the Year and more Fermin Leal October 27, 2017The majority of students at Savanna High want to rebrand their school mascot after some raised concerns about its symbolism....
VIDEO: Classroom superstars shine at Orange County Teachers of the Year awards dinner Ian Hanigan October 25, 2017There were soaring musical numbers. There were VIPs on stage and in the crowd. Even Mickey and Minnie made an...
Weekly roundup: Valor at Dana Hills High, new state legislation, OC Pathways Showcase and more Ian Hanigan October 20, 2017A powerful pep talk from U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. D’Andre Gillon helped propel the Dana Hills High football team to...
Weekly roundup: Third-grade math scores, Canyon Fire 2 update, the Exit Exam’s final exit and more Ian Hanigan October 13, 2017As we reported way back in September, scores from the 2017 Smarter Balanced Assessments were relatively unchanged from the previous...
Weekly roundup: Walk to School Day, the Ellis Island Experience, college readiness rates and more Ian Hanigan October 6, 2017Thousands of Orange County families laced up their tennis shoes and left their cars at home on Wednesday, which was...
In the news: Orange County is home to California’s two Vietnamese dual immersion programs Ian Hanigan October 3, 2017KPCC Southern California Public Radio recently featured this story on Garden Grove Unified’s new Vietnamese dual immersion program, which places...
Anaheim Union High School District expands efforts to give parents a voice on campus Staff reports October 2, 2017The Anaheim Union High School District is putting a face on family and community engagement. Actually, make that FACES. Since...
Tustin Unified superintendent highlights successes at annual State of the Schools Breakfast Ian Hanigan September 29, 2017More than 300 community members, business owners and district staff gathered at Tustin High’s Sports Pavilion this week for the...