Two OC charter schools rank in top 10 of 2025 Niche Best Schools list Vicky Nguyen October 24, 2024Two Orange County campuses have earned national recognition in an annual ranking of charter schools. Niche, a platform that analyzes...
Here’s the story behind Red Ribbon Week, which continues through Oct. 31 Ian Hanigan October 22, 2024The Orange County Department of Education has updated its online toolkit to support schools that plan on hosting activities tied...
Weekly roundup: NASA ‘Moon Tree’ planted by Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary students, and more Madeline Gray October 18, 2024Orbiting the moon twice and returning to Earth, a giant sequoia sapling has made a permanent landing at Santiago STEAM...
OCDE opens nominations to recognize outstanding school counselors Madeline Gray October 10, 2024From providing behavioral supports to offering career guidance, school counselors play an integral role in elevating the growth and success...
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...