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...
Fullerton School District earns national award for innovative use of technology Ian Hanigan March 25, 2017A national survey that spotlights school systems based on their use of technology in and out of the classroom has ranked...
CHEP Expo showcases projects and performances by students enrolled in OCDE’s independent study program Ian Hanigan March 22, 2017Paper roller coasters, engineered to send marbles through complex loops, tunnels and spirals. A robotic hand that opens and closes...
Weekly roundup: California School Dashboard, School Bus Roadeo, Culverdale’s innovation lab and more Ian Hanigan March 17, 2017The California School Dashboard made its formal debut this week, giving parents and educators a more comprehensive look at how...
VIDEO: Beckman High student awarded for smartphone app capable of locating disaster survivors Ian Hanigan March 13, 2017OK, so this is pretty cool. A junior from Beckman High School in the Tustin Unified School District was recently...
Weekly roundup: National History Day, a virtual tour of the brain, the science of hockey and more Ian Hanigan March 10, 2017Every year, about half a million students in grades four through 12 take part in National History Day events across...
Redesigned OCDE website enhances accessibility, device compatibility and navigation Ian Hanigan March 9, 2017Have you visited the Orange County Department of Education’s website lately? If so, you may have noticed a few changes....
Irvine Unified School District holds dedication ceremony for its newest high school Ian Hanigan March 3, 2017Orange County’s newest comprehensive high school was formally introduced on Thursday. Flanked by purple and white balloons, leaders of the...
VIDEO: ‘Lennar University’ gives Anaheim students hands-on lessons in the construction trades Ian Hanigan February 27, 2017Sometimes a construction site is the best classroom. That’s certainly the case for a group of Katella High School students who...
Nicolas Junior High School students honored for building smartphone app Ian Hanigan February 14, 2017Their initial task? To come up with an innovative concept for a smartphone app. But a team of middle school girls...
