In the news: OCDE to launch kindness initiative, Santa Ana Unified SD leads downward trend in suspension rates Staff reports April 8, 2016The weekly roundup of this week’s top education stories is here: How’s this for ambitious? The Orange County Department of Education...
VIDEO: Canyon High aviation program offers career paths through the wild blue yonder Ian Hanigan April 5, 2016You don’t need an altimeter to know Canyon High’s aviation program is soaring. Since taking off in 2014, the school’s...
VIDEO: Innovation Lab at Edison High carves out space for project-based learning Ian Hanigan April 1, 2016OK, here’s another entry for the “We Wish This Were Around When We Were in High School” file. Teachers and...
Valencia High School gearing up to host regional FIRST Robotics Competition Staff reports March 29, 2016This battle of the bots is billed as the “varsity sport for the mind.” And, for the first time, an Orange...
OCDE assistant superintendent of instructional services earns CUE award for promoting digital learning Staff reports March 22, 2016She went above and beyond in promoting the educational use of technology to advance student achievement, and now she is being...
CHEP Expo showcases independent study student projects and performances Staff reports March 15, 2016A robotic bear, an interactive display of the inner-workings of Star Wars droid BB-8 and the effects of soda on the...
Irvine Unified School District superintendent honored for promoting rigorous arts education Ian Hanigan March 14, 2016The Irvine Unified School District and its top administrator were recognized this week for their efforts to strengthen arts education...
OCDE in 30 Seconds: IT division supports the technology needs of Orange County schools Ian Hanigan February 18, 2016How does OCDE’s Information Technology team support students and educators throughout Orange County? If you’ve got 30 seconds, IT Director Louis Mazzarini will explain. [...]
Tustin Unified School District and foundation to host educational technology conference Ian Hanigan February 18, 2016The Tustin Unified School District and the Tustin Public Schools Foundation are jointly hosting their second “Connect Institute,” a technology...
Area high school teams prep for the 48th annual Orange County Academic Decathlon Ian Hanigan January 28, 2016Over the next two Saturdays, more than 500 students from 43 local high schools will participate in the 48th annual...