Here’s how some teachers are dealing with the coronavirus threat in their classrooms Fermin Leal March 11, 2020As COVID-19 continues to generate headlines, schools are working to keep students and staff safe while informing their communities about...
24 OC schools honored for engaging students in civic education Ian Hanigan March 10, 2020The California Courts system has recognized two dozen Orange County public schools for creating exemplary civics education programs and bringing...
Garden Grove Unified School District partners with city to showcase student artwork Ian Hanigan March 4, 2020The Garden Grove Unified School District and the City of Garden Grove are teaming up to showcase the creativity of...
2019 runner-up wins 2020 OC Spelling Bee championship Fermin Leal February 29, 2020It took 24 rounds spread over five nerve-wracking hours to decide the 57th annual Orange County Spelling Bee champion on...
Weekly roundup: Students support ill classmate by offering kindness to others, Tustin school offers auto training, and more Fermin Leal February 28, 2020An 8-year-old’s leukemia diagnosis spurred acts of kindness for other children undergoing cancer treatments. This Orange County Register article described...
Park honoring Mendez v. Westminster case awarded $1.29 million state grant Fermin Leal February 27, 2020California State Parks has awarded a $1.29 million grant to the City of Westminster to construct a park and memorial...
Mijares: New science standards empower students to investigate their world Al Mijares February 18, 2020When California adopted the Next Generation Science Standards in 2013, the goal wasn’t simply to generate more doctorates in chemistry,...
State celebrates 2020 California Distinguished, National Blue Ribbon schools at Disneyland ceremony Fermin Leal February 12, 2020The 35 Orange County 2020 California Distinguished and six National Blue Ribbon schools, along with all other honorees from across...
Weekly roundup: California’s lone ballot measure, the science of superheroes, and more Ian Hanigan February 7, 2020Proposition 13 is the only statewide measure on the March 3 ballot, and while it happens to share a name...
OC esports federation produces positive STEM learning outcomes, researchers say Ian Hanigan January 29, 2020Students who participated in a national esports league that launched in Orange County became more interested in STEM careers, demonstrated...