That’s a wrap: The top OCDE Newsroom stories of 2016 Staff reports December 29, 2016Before we finish the 2016 chapter, let’s flip back through the pages and revisit some of the top Newsroom stories from...
Latest physical fitness scores show OC kids outpacing state averages Ian Hanigan December 20, 2016Orange County students in grades five, seven and nine have once again outperformed state averages on an annual fitness assessment....
Kindness alert: Thurston Middle School PAL students spread holiday cheer Staff reports December 16, 2016They stepped out of class to step into kindness. As reported in this Daily Pilot article, a group of students...
Parenting OC magazine seeks nominees for annual Top Teachers of Orange County issue Staff reports December 14, 2016Does your child consistently boast about an extraordinary teacher or run home to express excitement about how much he or she liked...
10 innovative Orange County programs win CSBA’s prestigious Golden Bell Award Staff reports December 6, 2016Over the weekend, the California School Boards Association presented 56 Golden Bell Awards to winners from across the state, 10 belonging to Orange...
In the news: Robot-assisted surgery, OC Pathways Showcase, flag football and more Staff reports December 2, 2016It’s the first Friday in December, which, some might argue, gives you the go-ahead to put up all those holiday decorations — even if...
OC Pathways Showcase takes students, educators and industry leaders on the ‘ultimate career road trip’ Ian Hanigan November 30, 2016Tim Buzza’s career path may have started in a small Pennsylvania high school, but it led to high-level positions with...
In the news: new Science Framework, zombie madness, app that assists the blind and more Staff reports November 4, 2016It’s the first Friday of November, which means we’ve officially entered the holiday season. It also means it’s time for the...
State board adopts modernized Science Framework for California’s public schools Staff reports November 4, 2016A new, 21st-century science curriculum framework has been approved for California’s public schools. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson...
‘Full STEAM ahead,’ OC Fair’s Imaginology event calls for OC student entries Staff reports November 2, 2016Planning is “full STEAM ahead” for the OC Fair’s 2017 Imaginology event, which is inviting Orange County students to submit innovative art and...