Timeline: One month of distance learning, grab-and-go meals, and other adjustments for OC schools Fermin Leal April 13, 2020It’s been one month since Orange County school district leaders announced the closure of all campuses to students as a...
VIDEO: OCDE curates distance learning resources for educators, counselors and families Ian Hanigan April 10, 2020As school districts across Orange County pivot to distance learning models in real time, OCDE’s Educational Services division has developed...
County superintendent recommends keeping campuses closed to students, focusing on distance learning this school year Al Mijares April 1, 2020On Friday, March 13, school districts across Orange County made the difficult decision to temporarily dismiss students in response to...
PBS SoCal offering educational programing for students at home Fermin Leal March 19, 2020In response to the closures of nearly all public schools across the region, PBS SoCal has created an At-Home Learning program...
Learning can continue through online options. Here are a few resources Fermin Leal March 16, 2020Schools districts across Orange County are working to offer distance-learning programs for students while schools remained closed because of the...
Q&A: How does a school closure work? Ian Hanigan March 13, 2020RELATED CONTENT These OC districts are offering grab-and-go meals at a campus near you Here’s a rundown of OC school...
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...
Irvine Public Schools Foundation ‘mega grants’ help teachers fund innovative instruction Ian Hanigan February 24, 2020The Irvine Public Schools Foundation has awarded eight “mega grants” of up to $20,000 each to help local teachers enhance...
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,...
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...