Esperanza High School’s new life-size medical tablet allows students to perform simulated surgeries Fermin Leal April 24, 2018The group of students gathered around the patient known as Carl inside a lab at Esperanza High as they performed...
6 questions — and answers — about the California Healthy Youth Act Ian Hanigan April 20, 2018The California Healthy Youth Act, which took effect on Jan. 1, 2016, requires school districts throughout the state to provide students with...
VIDEO: OCDE’s sports league promotes more than just competition Fermin Leal April 19, 2018In the Orange County Department of Education athletics program, wins and losses are likely the least important focus for teams....
VIDEO: Science gets immersive at Rancho Soñado, one of 14 field trip sites offered by Inside the Outdoors Ian Hanigan April 17, 2018Nestled against the Santa Ana Mountains, Rancho Soñado serves as the home base of OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors environmental education...
Weekly roundup: A Mendez memorial, national assessment scores, Imaginology festival, district news and more Ian Hanigan April 13, 2018The City of Westminster is moving forward with plans to build a park and monument commemorating the landmark Mendez et...
High school students earn honors in state competition for aspiring teachers Ian Hanigan April 12, 2018High schoolers from Santa Ana and Orange have won first-place honors in two of three state competitions organized by a...
Meet Orange County’s Classified School Employees of the Year for 2018 Ian Hanigan April 11, 2018OCDE has announced this year’s top classified school employees for Orange County. Six county finalists were selected from among 64...
Working Wardrobes teams with OCDE to help prep students for jobs Fermin Leal April 9, 2018A crisp suit and tie or neatly pressed slacks and a blouse can go a long way in giving one...
Weekly roundup: Students’ battle of the books, 43 OC schools win ‘Distinguished’ prize, and more Fermin Leal April 6, 2018Anaheim Hills Elementary held its third annual Battle of the Books this spring. But instead of students facing off against...
Weekly roundup: From adversity to honor rolls, state Academic Decathlon results, OC educators honored, and more Ian Hanigan March 30, 2018Lorena Cruz believes she might be a dropout statistic if not for the support she received at Laurel House, a...
