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Weekly roundup: Samueli Academy’s first commencement, state to release school funds and more

Ian Hanigan June 16, 2017

With a focus on foster youth and low-income families, Samueli Academy began life in portable classroom buildings after being granted...

Weekly roundup: Newport-Mesa’s time capsule, stories from Vietnam vets and more

Ian Hanigan June 9, 2017

Sometime in 2041, students from the Newport-Mesa Unified School District will break the seal on a time capsule containing more than 40 years of history....

Laguna Beach smoking ban approved with support from student advocates

Fermin Leal June 5, 2017

Smoking in any public place in the city of Laguna Beach will soon be illegal thanks in part to a group...

Weekly roundup: OC student competes in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, school makeovers in Tustin and more

Ian Hanigan June 2, 2017

He spelled “tendresse” right. And “tibia.” Nevertheless, Winston Zuo’s run at the 90th Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor,...

Video: Fischer School offers a familiar educational setting and transferable units for incarcerated youth

Ian Hanigan June 1, 2017

When students enter Orange County Juvenile Hall, their lives may be temporarily put on hold. But their education doesn’t stop....

Weekly roundup: DUI awareness campaign, a special touchdown in Mission Viejo, performing arts awards and more

Ian Hanigan May 26, 2017

More than 1,500 students from Trabuco Hills High School in Mission Viejo sat quietly, some brushing away tears, during a...

Video: Samueli Academy prepares for first graduating class

Fermin Leal May 24, 2017

Samueli Academy will celebrate a milestone next month when close to 120 seniors will receive their diplomas as part of...

Gina Whitcomb and her teaching partner are greeted by elementary school students

‘We all smile in the same language’: An Anaheim teacher shares her observations from Senegal

Ian Hanigan May 22, 2017

During her two-week trip to Senegal, Gina Whitcomb noticed most teachers are equipped only with a blackboard and a piece of...

Attendees take the state at the fifth annual Language Learner Celebration on May 11

Language Learner Celebration honors those who accelerate biliteracy and bilingualism in Orange County

Ian Hanigan May 20, 2017

OCDE’s Services for Language Learners team honored Orange County educators, administrators, community liaisons and parents who have championed the success of...

Weekly roundup: OC’s Community Indicators Report, school board changes, immunization rates and more

Ian Hanigan May 19, 2017

Orange County’s latest Community Indicators Report is out, pulling together compelling data and trends related to the local economy, housing, income and health....

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