Irvine Public Schools Foundation fuels innovation with $200,000 in local project grants Jennifer Nguyen March 7, 2024Intentional play areas, innovative STEM technology and high-energy reading competitions are making their way to campuses in the Irvine Unified...
Miramontes: OCDE doesn’t have ‘County Office’ in its name. Here’s why. Ramon Miramontes March 4, 2024Here’s a question we often hear: Why is our organization known as the Orange County Department of Education when other...
Student innovators collaborate and compete in robotics challenge at Fountain Valley High School Ian Hanigan February 28, 2024The robotics engineering pathway program at Fountain Valley High School recently played host to the SoCal First Tech Challenge, a...
#kindness1billion: OCDE campaign closes in on 15 million acts of kindness Ian Hanigan February 27, 2024In 2016, a movement began with a simple yet profound aim. At the direction of County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares,...
Q&A: Understanding California’s budget and its impact on schools Ian Hanigan February 26, 2024In January, Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his budget proposal for the next fiscal year, addressing a projected $37 billion shortfall. ...
Weekly roundup: KTLA spotlights Academic Decathlon champs, Sowers Middle School gets a new campus, and more Ian Hanigan February 23, 2024KTLA 5 Morning News reporter Megan Telles was live in Irvine on Wednesday morning to help Woodbridge High School celebrate...
Los Alamitos High School sophomore sets sail for Olympic dream Jennifer Nguyen February 22, 2024Los Alamitos High School student Stewart McCaleb is flying out to Miami, but he won’t be there for a vacation....
University High’s legal eagles soar to victory in OC Mock Trial, set sights on state finals Ian Hanigan February 19, 2024There’s no appealing this courtroom ruling. Showcasing their legal acumen and public speaking skills, students from University High School in...
Vanguard University and OCDE uniting to host Ensure Justice 2024 human trafficking conference Ian Hanigan February 12, 2024Vanguard University and the Orange County Department of Education are once again collaborating to present a two-day hybrid conference on...
OC Academic Decathlon: It’s seven championships in eight years for Woodbridge High School Ian Hanigan February 10, 2024Woodbridge High School may need to invest in a larger trophy case. On Friday night, the Irvine campus’ academic decathlon...
