Weekly roundup: Back to school photos, backpack donations, state test scores and more Ian Hanigan September 1, 2017With staggered start dates in August and September, districts throughout Orange County are continuing to welcome back students. The Brea,...
Weekly roundup: Former teacher builds $50 million company, another round of schools start and more Fermin Leal August 25, 2017Former Fountain Valley School District teacher Rachelle Cracchiolo transformed a tiny home business creating teaching materials into a $50-million-a-year international...
Weekly roundup: A pledge from Santa Ana students, keeping OC classrooms cool, and more Ian Hanigan August 18, 2017School is back in session for the 50,000 students of the Santa Ana Unified School District, who kicked off the...
Weekly roundup: Foreign exchange students reunite after 45 years, new school year kicks off, and more Fermin Leal August 11, 2017The last time these people from far-off places – including Lebanon, Argentina, Ecuador and Iran – were all together, Richard...
Weekly roundup: Student-built satellite ready to launch, new AP computer science class pays off, and more Ian Hanigan July 28, 2017Five … four … three … two … A miniature satellite built by 150 high schoolers from six Irvine campuses...
Weekly roundup: Trustee area changes, school start dates and more Staff reports July 14, 2017The Tustin Unified Board of Education this week approved a new district map with five distinct trustee areas, putting that...
Weekly roundup: A new state budget, CHOC’s oncology prom, transitional kindergarten and more Staff reports June 30, 2017Gov. Jerry Brown this week put his signature on a $183 billion budget that increases funding for K-12 schools, after-school...
Weekly roundup: Dalai Lama visits OC educators, a nurse’s act of kindness, the benefits of diversity and more Staff reports June 23, 2017Some Anaheim educators and other invited guests were treated to a rare visit this week from the 14th Dalai Lama,...
State superintendent taps OCDE partner to help lead global education initiative Fermin Leal June 22, 2017Two longtime California education leaders will work on behalf of the state to build partnerships with countries including China, Canada,...
Weekly roundup: Samueli Academy’s first commencement, state to release school funds and more Ian Hanigan June 16, 2017With a focus on foster youth and low-income families, Samueli Academy began life in portable classroom buildings after being granted...
