Orange County students exceed state, regional counterparts in key assessments Ian Hanigan October 10, 2024Orange County students have once again outpaced their peers on state assessments, surpassing California’s averages in English, math and science....
Fullerton kindergartners reimagine learning through Reggio-inspired classroom Madeline Gray October 7, 2024In teacher Katie Bezayiff’s revamped classroom, transitional kindergartners are finding creative ways to explore their learning — whether they collaborate...
Weekly roundup: Bolsa Grande High’s Hispanic Heritage Month event celebrates stories of resilience, Oak View Project to boost safety for students, and more Vicky Nguyen September 27, 2024While her name may not be widely recognized, countless Americans are familiar with Erica Alfaro’s 2019 graduation photo, where she...
Professional learning spotlight: OCDE to offer training on Universal Design for Learning Ian Hanigan September 26, 2024You might have heard the term Universal Design for Learning, or UDL. It’s a teaching method that supports diverse learning...
Schools to include Mendez v. Westminster case in curriculum based on new law Ian Hanigan September 24, 2024Public schools across California will include the landmark civil rights case Mendez v. Westminster in history and social science courses...
Educators to get first look at Vietnamese American model curriculum at San Jose conference Staff reports September 24, 2024A new model curriculum that focuses on the history, culture and experiences of Vietnamese Americans will be introduced at a...
Two Orange County schools earn 2024 National Blue Ribbon honors Vicky Nguyen September 23, 2024The U.S. Department of Education has awarded two Orange County campuses the 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools honor, considered the...
Dr. Bean: AI signals a new era for teaching and learning in Orange County Stefan Bean September 23, 2024As an eighth-grader, Ibrahim Memon from Tustin’s Legacy Magnet Academy began working on an AI-powered app designed to allow rideshare...
Weekly roundup: OC seniors named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, students return to home campuses after fire closures, and more Vicky Nguyen September 20, 2024More than 220 high school seniors from Orange County have been named semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program,...
OC fire update: Robinson and Trabuco elementary schools reopen Tuesday as evacuation orders are lifted Staff reports September 16, 2024Below is a running digest on Orange County fires and school closures. For official information on local fires, evacuations and...