WATCH: Park honoring historic Mendez v. Westminster civil rights case opens to the public Ian Hanigan December 1, 2022Mendez Tribute Monument Park is officially open to visitors. On Thursday, Dec. 1, the City of Westminster formally debuted a...
VIDEO: Community invited to grand opening for park honoring landmark Mendez v. Westminster case Ian Hanigan November 21, 2022The City of Westminster, in partnership with the Orange County Department of Education, will host a grand opening ceremony on...
OC students outperform peers on assessments that reflect pandemic-era disruptions Ian Hanigan October 24, 2022Along with marking the first full year of in-person instruction in the age of COVID-19, the 2021-22 school year saw...
OC music educator is a 2023 California Teacher of the Year Ian Hanigan October 13, 2022An instrumental music instructor from the Irvine Unified School District has been named one of five California Teachers of the...
Latest community indicators report breaks down education, housing and economic trends in OC Ian Hanigan October 6, 2022Even through a pandemic, Orange County’s high school graduation rate continued to climb, hitting a high of 91.4 percent in...
County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares marks 10 years with OCDE Vicky Nguyen August 22, 2022Wearing a black suit and tie and standing across from retired California legislator Marian Bergeson, Dr. Al Mijares raised his...
Weekly roundup: Katella High nationally recognized, student leaders honored, and more Vicky Nguyen July 29, 2022After being awarded the California Green Ribbon Award for three consecutive years, Katella High School in the Anaheim Union High...
Weekly roundup: Students compete in International Chemistry Olympiad, student’s role in MLB game, and more Vicky Nguyen July 15, 2022Two students from University High School in Irvine are representing the United States at the International Chemistry Olympiad, which will...
Superintendent Al Mijares and OC Board of Education incumbents win re-election Ian Hanigan July 8, 2022Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares and the incumbents on the OC Board of Education have all officially earned victories in...
Weekly roundup: OC athletes receive honors, a celebration of life for Laguna Beach principal, and more Madeline Gray June 24, 2022From baseball to diving to track, high school athletes across the county were recognized this week for their performances throughout...