Weekly roundup: Solar panels in Capistrano Unified, high school commencements, celebrity guests, and more Ian Hanigan June 7, 2019Driven by environmentally-conscious students, the Capistrano Unified School District is installing solar panels at all six of its high schools....
Popular radio show on personal finance highlights OC’s efforts to promote college and career readiness Ian Hanigan June 7, 2019OCDE’s director of career education was recently featured on a popular personal finance radio show and podcast to talk about...
Esports conference highlights gaming’s connection with education Fermin Leal June 5, 2019Incorporating gaming into the classroom not only helps engage more young people, it can also promote a school’s mission of...
Weekly roundup: Air Force dad surprises daughter at school, preview offered of Mendez v. Westminster memorial, and more Fermin Leal May 31, 2019U.S. Air Force Sgt. Jason Reed paid a surprise visit to his daughter’s kindergarten class on Thursday. It was the...
OC Friday Night Live Partnership honors two school chapters, one advisor from Garden Grove Ian Hanigan May 30, 2019The Orange County Friday Night Live Partnership recently honored a pair of clubs from Garden Grove high schools as well...
4 OC students tapped to participate in Bank of America’s leadership training and service program Ian Hanigan May 29, 2019Four high schoolers from Orange County will get to participate in a highly selective Bank of America program that provides...
Irvine Valley College entrepreneurship department challenges students to pitch products and services Ian Hanigan May 27, 2019Irvine Valley College’s entrepreneurship program recently held a “Shark Tank”-style competition that challenged students to pitch marketable products and services....
OCDE teacher wins state honor for her work to curb truancy, expulsions Fermin Leal May 23, 2019For 21 years, teacher Gail Hume-Nivette has worked to give students a second chance. Hume-Nivette, a teacher with the Orange...
Weekly roundup: Students use solar power in competition, governor’s budget seeks tech upgrades, and more Fermin Leal May 17, 2019Students from four Orange County high school teams will compete in the 2019 Solar Cup this weekend at Lake Skinner in...
7 outstanding PAL programs and advisors honored for innovative practices Fermin Leal May 16, 2019Five school-level Peer Assistance Leadership programs, or PAL, and two advisors were honored by the Orange County Department of Education...
