OCDE seeks applicants for grants to help schools implement social-emotional, academic and behavioral support systems Fermin Leal August 30, 2017The Orange County Department of Education is accepting applications from school districts, publicly funded charter schools and county offices of...
State education officials cite data issue in delay of assessment scores Ian Hanigan August 28, 2017The latest round of standardized test scores measuring student achievement in California are on hold until further notice. The state...
Weekly roundup: Former teacher builds $50 million company, another round of schools start and more Fermin Leal August 25, 2017Former Fountain Valley School District teacher Rachelle Cracchiolo transformed a tiny home business creating teaching materials into a $50-million-a-year international...
Ready for CAASPP scores? Here’s a primer for the upcoming release Fermin Leal August 24, 2017The California Department of Education is getting ready to release the latest round of scores for the California Assessment of Student...
#kindness1billion: As a new school year begins, a message of thanks for OC teachers Ian Hanigan August 22, 2017Thousands more Orange County students are reporting back to school this week, as districts including Capistrano, Irvine, Orange, Tustin and...
Ready for the solar eclipse? Watch a live stream here Fermin Leal August 21, 2017One of the most exciting astronomical events in a long while will sweep across the sky today. We’re hosting some...
Weekly roundup: A pledge from Santa Ana students, keeping OC classrooms cool, and more Ian Hanigan August 18, 2017School is back in session for the 50,000 students of the Santa Ana Unified School District, who kicked off the...
Mijares: Partnership with Khan Academy will now include AP resources Al Mijares August 14, 2017Imagine being able to connect with a tutor of multiple subjects for free, 24 hours a day, seven days a...
Weekly roundup: Foreign exchange students reunite after 45 years, new school year kicks off, and more Fermin Leal August 11, 2017The last time these people from far-off places – including Lebanon, Argentina, Ecuador and Iran – were all together, Richard...
Health experts warn teens lack enough sleep, call for later school start times Fermin Leal August 10, 2017Everyone can appreciate a few extra minutes of sleep each morning, especially teenagers heading off to school. Now, a growing...