OC students outperform peers on assessments that reflect pandemic-era disruptions Ian Hanigan October 24, 2022Along with marking the first full year of in-person instruction in the age of COVID-19, the 2021-22 school year saw...
Weekly roundup: Students compete in International Chemistry Olympiad, student’s role in MLB game, and more Vicky Nguyen July 15, 2022Two students from University High School in Irvine are representing the United States at the International Chemistry Olympiad, which will...
VIDEO: MTSS conference welcomes 2,500 educators to Orange County to learn academic, behavioral and social-emotional strategies Vicky Nguyen July 12, 2022Every student is unique, with their own abilities, challenges and learning styles that set them apart. Seeking to take in...
With Distinguished School program on hiatus, state hands out awards for innovative practices Ian Hanigan April 27, 2022Nearly 150 schools and 15 districts in Orange County have been announced as winners of a new state award celebrating...
OCDE seeks proposals for three-year grant targeting truancies Ian Hanigan November 16, 2021The Orange County Department of Education is inviting community-based organizations to submit their best proposals for reducing truancy as part...
Statewide MTSS initiative produces positive student outcomes, receives additional state funding Nichole Pichardo November 3, 2021Five years into California’s MTSS implementation, academic scores are up, disciplinary measures are down and rates of bullying and harassment...
Weekly roundup: All California students now qualify for free school meals, educators gather for MTSS conference, and more Ian Hanigan July 23, 2021Starting this year, every public school student in Orange County will have the option to get meals at school for...
Q&A: Highlights from the fourth annual California MTSS Professional Learning Institute Nichole Pichardo July 22, 2021More than 2,500 educators from throughout California gathered virtually this week for a three-day Professional Learning Institute aimed at sharing...
Virtual colloquium on July 21 will discuss ethnic studies and California’s model curriculum Nichole Pichardo July 14, 2021A panel of educational leaders will define ethnic studies and discuss California’s model curriculum during an online forum presented by...
5 takeaways from the education trailer bill approved by the California Legislature Ian Hanigan July 8, 2021Following the passage of a state budget that provides record funding for public education and expands transitional kindergarten, California lawmakers...