In the news: OCDE Services Showcase, adjustable classrooms, an anti-bullying pledge and more

Staff reports October 7, 2016

On this, the first Friday of October, we have rounded up the top education stories in Orange County. Take a look:...

Kindness Korner: A sister’s modest gift inspires a promise to spend quality time together

Staff reports October 6, 2016

We’ve said it before: One act, large or small, can inspire many more. A Garden Grove girl named Emily recently shared...

OC District Pulse: Buena Park School District is committed to improving the lives of students and families

Ian Hanigan October 6, 2016

The Buena Park School District has a rich history dating back to 1890, but district leaders spend a lot more...

Connect, interact and explore the Orange County Department of Education at the inaugural OCDE Services Showcase

Ian Hanigan October 4, 2016

Local educators, businesses and community partners will get a chance to learn more about the programs and services offered by...

OCDE assistant supt. to participate in multi-state initiative on social and emotional learning

Staff reports October 3, 2016

The education news website EdSource recently reported that 13 educators have been appointed to a state planning committee tasked with developing social and emotional...

In the news: Irvine’s satellite launch, national Blue Ribbon Schools, NASA space rocks and more

Staff reports September 30, 2016

We’ve got a one-stop-shop for all the top Orange County education stories this week. Take a look: Three campuses in Orange...

Tustin highlights STEM, dual language immersion and a 98 percent grad rate at State of the District breakfast

Ian Hanigan September 30, 2016

The Tustin Unified School District and the Tustin Public Schools Foundation held their fifth annual State of the Schools Breakfast...

Saddleback College’s new state-of-the-art Sciences Building is open for business

Ian Hanigan September 29, 2016

Saddleback College’s faculty, administrators, trustees, students and staff marked a new era on Thursday, formally dedicating a brand new, state-of-the-art Sciences...

Three Orange County schools earn National Blue Ribbon honors

Ian Hanigan September 28, 2016

Three Orange County schools have earned the country’s highest academic distinction as 2016 National Blue Ribbon Schools, the U.S. Department...

Mijares: Strategic Plan supports vision that OC students will lead the nation in college and career success

Al Mijares September 28, 2016

In August, the state released the second round of scores from new online assessments aligned with California’s English and math...