Local students earn honors in state competitions for aspiring educators Ian Hanigan May 15, 2017High school students from Anaheim and Santa Ana have taken the top spots in three competitions held by Educators Rising...
Weekly roundup: A revised state budget proposal, a groundbreaking in Capo USD, dental services and more Ian Hanigan May 12, 2017Gov. Jerry Brown unveiled his latest spending proposal this week, calling for an increase in funding for California’s public schools and community...
A whirlwind year ending for one of Orange County’s Teachers of the Year Fermin Leal April 26, 2017Tustin Memorial Academy teacher Courtney Smith rode on a convertible during a parade, traveled to Washington, D.C., and received $15,000 after...
29 Orange County schools awarded Gold Ribbons Fermin Leal April 18, 2017Twenty-nine Orange County middle and high schools were named Tuesday as 2017 California Gold Ribbon Schools, the state’s top honor...
Chapman University hosts second annual Education and Ethnic Studies conference Ian Hanigan April 17, 2017More than 650 teachers, educators, scholars, community organizers, students and parents gathered at Chapman University earlier this month for an...
Presentation featuring Khan Academy founder to focus on access to college readiness tools Ian Hanigan April 13, 2017The Orange County Department of Education is joining forces with its counterparts in Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino...
Anaheim Elementary teacher headed to Senegal to promote global education Ian Hanigan April 10, 2017It’s that time of year when Orange County districts break for spring recess, and many local teachers are embarking on well-deserved...
Mijares: Schools are finding new ways to connect student interests with college and career skills Al Mijares April 4, 2017When you close your eyes and picture a public school, what images come to mind? Do you see chalkboards, workbooks...
#kindness1billion: PAL program at Roosevelt Elementary writes kind notes for all 582 students Ian Hanigan March 27, 2017Students in the Peer Assistance Leadership program at Roosevelt Elementary School in Anaheim recently took it upon themselves to pen...
Weekly roundup: More CSU students are college-ready, SCOTUS rules on special ed case and more Ian Hanigan March 24, 2017Here’s some positive news on the college readiness front: A new report says today’s incoming California State University students are more...