Santa Ana school’s partnership with UCI gives students a preview of medical careers Ian Hanigan November 18, 2019It’s a Friday afternoon with a three-day weekend on deck, and about a dozen UCI medical students are gathered in...
Weekly roundup: Irvine students launch nonprofit musician program, top teachers honored, and more Fermin Leal November 8, 2019Two Portola High School students wanted to start a club for musicians at their Irvine campus. But they also wanted...
Anonymous donor pays off $7,813 school lunch debt of Ocean View School District students Fermin Leal November 5, 2019More than 200 families who had outstanding bills for their children’s school lunches in the Ocean View School District received...
Air quality guidelines aim to address ongoing wildfire concerns Fermin Leal October 29, 2019As wildfires spread across California this week, we want to remind you of the state Department of Education’s recently released...
Weekly roundup: Teachers learn about deep sea exploration, Unity Day in Capo, and more Fermin Leal October 25, 2019More than 100 educators from across California, including more than a dozen from Orange County, visited San Pedro’s AltaSea at...
Mijares: Healthy students are better learners — and more likely to become healthy adults Al Mijares October 21, 2019Educators across the country are increasingly focusing on the health of students, and for good reason. Along with our commitment...
Weekly roundup: The Great ShakeOut, impactful arts, new state legislation, and more Ian Hanigan October 18, 2019The students and staff of Arroyo Elementary School in Tustin Unified dropped, covered and held on this week. And they...
OCDE nets $500,000 state grant for tobacco prevention efforts Ian Hanigan October 15, 2019OCDE recently received more than $500,000 in state funding to help keep vaping devices, cigarettes and other tobacco products out...
Weekly roundup: Santa Ana safety officer goes above and beyond, OC Children’s Book Festival, and more Ian Hanigan October 4, 2019Vincent Gonzales is usually the first staff member to greet students when they arrive at Santa Ana High School —...
OCDE in 30 Seconds: Understanding the connection between wellness and learning Ian Hanigan October 2, 2019OCDE knows healthy students are better learners. That’s why the department offers school nursing support and health services to 27...
