Mijares: OC’s new esports league looks to power up interest in STEM fields Al Mijares December 13, 2017There was a time when video game consoles were considered incompatible with academics, based on the belief that they distracted...
County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares named an ‘OC Influencer’ for 2017 Ian Hanigan November 9, 2017The Institute for Community Impact has named Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares as one of four Pillars...
Student exhibits and space industry execs to be featured at this year’s OC Pathways Showcase Ian Hanigan November 8, 2017There’s still time to register for the third annual OC Pathways Showcase. The Nov. 29 event, highlighting collaborative efforts by...
Growing number of OC districts offer free SAT, PSAT to students Fermin Leal November 7, 2017For many students, taking the SAT represents the first steps in the college application process. The exam also provides them...
Download the free app for OCDE’s One Billion Acts of Kindness campaign Ian Hanigan October 18, 2017Since OCDE launched its One Billion Acts of Kindness initiative in 2016, more than 9.6 million good deeds have been...
Mijares: Meaningful civic education is key to elevating discourse, bridging divides Al Mijares October 16, 2017Our current national dialogue suggests our country is fragmented along cultural, racial and economic lines. This is particularly the case...
Assessment scores remain steady in Orange County, which outpaces state and regional averages Fermin Leal September 27, 2017Orange County’s public school students continued to outperform peers regionally in the latest round of standardized tests, with 57 percent...
Mijares: Partnership with Khan Academy will now include AP resources Al Mijares August 14, 2017Imagine being able to connect with a tutor of multiple subjects for free, 24 hours a day, seven days a...
Two-day conference showcases framework of academic, behavioral and social-emotional supports Ian Hanigan July 26, 2017About 1,000 educators from California and beyond have gathered in Costa Mesa this week to learn more about establishing schoolwide...
Weekly roundup: Dalai Lama visits OC educators, a nurse’s act of kindness, the benefits of diversity and more Staff reports June 23, 2017Some Anaheim educators and other invited guests were treated to a rare visit this week from the 14th Dalai Lama,...