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,...
State superintendent taps OCDE partner to help lead global education initiative Fermin Leal June 22, 2017Two longtime California education leaders will work on behalf of the state to build partnerships with countries including China, Canada,...
Mijares: Khan Academy partnership poised to ‘supercharge’ instruction Al Mijares June 14, 2017It began as a simple act of altruism. Sal Khan wanted to remotely tutor his cousin in math, so he...
OC superintendent among those honored for developing healthy organizational climates Ian Hanigan June 2, 2017Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares was honored this morning along with a handful of other local leaders...
Weekly roundup: Westminster to honor Mendez v. Westminster case, Teachers of the Year named and more Fermin Leal May 5, 2017The city of Westminster will officially recognize the historic Mendez v. Westminster school desegregation case by building a bike trail on...
OCDE names 2018 Orange County Teachers of the Year Staff reports May 2, 2017A big yellow school bus filled with camera crews, reporters, Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares, sponsors and...
Khan Academy partnership to offer expanded online college readiness resources for OC and surrounding regions Fermin Leal April 24, 2017A new partnership between Khan Academy and county education offices from throughout the region will allow more students to gain...