Weekly roundup: Bike donation in Santa Ana, perfection on the ACT, and more Ian Hanigan February 18, 2022Under the direction of a four-time mountain bike world champion, sixth-graders from Santa Ana’s Hazard Elementary School recently assembled 50...
Irvine’s Woodbridge High wins fifth OC Academic Decathlon in six years Ian Hanigan February 16, 2022For the fifth time in six years, Woodbridge High School in Irvine has won the Orange County Academic Decathlon. The...
Mijares: New website, The 101, created to help families unpack complex education issues Ian Hanigan December 22, 2021Want to better understand how curriculum decisions are made? Need a rundown of the immunizations required to attend school? Or...
VIDEO: Native American Heritage Month forum shares personal stories, insight and historic perspectives Ian Hanigan November 30, 2021A virtual colloquium presented by OCDE on Tuesday shared the personal stories, insight and historical perspectives of six distinguished Native...
Introducing The 101: New OCDE website breaks down complex education issues Ian Hanigan October 26, 2021The Orange County Department of Education has developed a new website to unpack complex education issues. It’s called The 101,...
Park and trail honoring Mendez case gets additional state funding Ian Hanigan October 19, 2021A Westminster park and trail that will commemorate the landmark school desegregation case of Mendez v. Westminster has secured an additional $1.5 million in funding.
VIDEO: Hispanic Heritage Month virtual forum celebrates Latino cultures, contributions in OC Ian Hanigan October 14, 2021Affordable college, mentorships and high expectations were identified as keys to success by a panel of Latino leaders during Thursday’s...
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...
‘With Liberty and Justice for All’: OC forum examines ethnic studies and state’s model curriculum (VIDEO) Ian Hanigan July 23, 2021A panel of eight academic experts shared their insight on ethnic studies and California’s recently adopted model curriculum Wednesday during...
Weekly roundup: United Way gives laptops to college-bound seniors, Saddleback College gets a new mascot, and more Ian Hanigan May 21, 2021Orange County United Way recently distributed hundreds of laptops and technology kits, giving a boost to economically disadvantaged students who...