VIDEO: Getting to know the California School Dashboard Ian Hanigan January 29, 2019There was a time when a batch of standardized test scores was considered a passable snapshot of a school’s performance....
VIDEO: School accountability plans require input from parents, students and other stakeholders Ian Hanigan January 14, 2019School districts throughout Orange County will soon be reaching out to parents, students and community members, asking them to weigh...
Weekly roundup: Nature preserve celebrates 90th anniversary, proposed state budget boosts school funding, and more Fermin Leal January 11, 2019The Tucker wildlife sanctuary, tucked into the heart of Modjeska Canyon, serves as a living classroom for thousands of students...
Weekly roundup: Laguna Beach High promotes voter registration drive, OC test scores remain steady, and more Fermin Leal October 5, 2018With election day just one month away, the effort to register more young people to vote continues to be a...
OCDE program trains educators to better engage families in support of children’s learning Fermin Leal September 18, 2018Orange County Department of Education’s Family Involvement Network supports students from districts throughout the county by organizing forums and training that bring...
VIDEO: How California’s System of Support assists underperforming districts Ian Hanigan August 20, 2018As we’ve mentioned previously, the California School Dashboard was designed to offer parents, educators and the community a comprehensive look...
Weekly roundup: A landmark SCOTUS decision, summer learning tips, perfect attendance records and more Ian Hanigan June 29, 2018The U.S. Supreme Court this week issued its long-awaited decision in a case impacting public employee unions, including those that...
Orange County Department of Education readies spending plan for 2018-19 Ian Hanigan June 13, 2018The Orange County Department of Education is finalizing a budget for the next fiscal year that outlines $222.7 million in...
Weekly roundup: La Habra to reconfigure grade spans, esports in OC, a whodunnit in Capo, and more Ian Hanigan February 2, 2018Big changes are coming to the La Habra City School District in 2018-19. As the Orange County Register reports, the...
Gov. Brown: State to fully fund education initiatives thanks to expected $7.5 billion revenue ‘windfall’ Fermin Leal January 10, 2018California will provide an additional $2.6 billion revenue to public education in the upcoming school year, Gov. Jerry Brown revealed...
