New mobile app created in OC features early childhood development activities Staff reports September 8, 2016With the help of a $15,000 grant from OCDE, the Children and Families Commission of Orange County has unveiled a free...
In the news: Earlier start dates in OC, Newsweek’s top high schools, Summer at the Center, ideal sleep times and more Ian Hanigan August 12, 2016The first week of school is in the books for a handful of local districts, but that’s not the only education...
How long should children sleep? Here’s what the experts have to say Ian Hanigan August 10, 2016With summer break at or near an end for a number of Orange County schools, a lot of students are going to...
OCDE in 30 Seconds: PAL program built on the philosophy of students helping students Ian Hanigan July 14, 2016We’ll go ahead and tell you upfront that PAL stands for Peer Assistance Leadership, and the program centers on empowering...
State schools chief announces new list of programs serving nutritious meals to low-income families Staff reports July 14, 2016Noting that accessible, healthy meals lead to successful students, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced this week that...
Orange County after-school programs receive new award for dedication to health and exercise education Staff reports June 24, 2016It’s no secret Orange County schools have excellent after-school programs. But now, about 20 are being honored with a brand new...
Tustin school staff, police officer recognized for saving boy who collapsed at school Ian Hanigan June 23, 2016A school nurse, an assistant principal and a Tustin Police Department motor officer are being credited with saving the life...
#Kindness1Billion: Tustin High juniors use 3-D printer to create prosthetic arm for fellow student Ian Hanigan May 17, 2016Tustin High was the first campus in Orange County to acquire a 3-D printer. Eight years later, it’s being utilized for...
OCDE in 30 Seconds: Nutrition programs focus on ‘the whole child’ Ian Hanigan April 21, 2016For our latest “OCDE in 30 Seconds” video, we gave Dareen Khatib, manager of OCDE’s Nutrition and Wellness Services team,...
VIDEO: Santa Ana elementary school becomes first in California to install mini-soccer pitch Staff reports March 10, 2016There is nothing “mini” about the new mini-soccer pitch to the students of Santa Ana. Santa Ana Unified School District...
