OCDE upgrades internet speeds, becomes nation’s first K-12 educational entity to jump to 100 gbps Staff reports April 12, 2016Imagine expanding a bustling freeway from two lanes to 20. That’s essentially what just happened to OCDE’s internet highway, which...
Orange County Department of Education to launch One Billion Acts of Kindness initiative Ian Hanigan April 8, 2016Beginning in May, the Orange County Department of Education will embark on an ambitious new campaign encouraging students, educators and...
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...
Perfect pair: Two OC students honored for perfect AP Spanish Language and Culture scores Staff reports April 8, 2016More than 4.5 million AP Spanish Language and Culture tests are taken annually across the globe, and among this school year’s test-takers are...
Have questions about the new SAT? Let the experts at OCDE be your guide Staff reports April 7, 2016High school students who take the SAT this year will face a very different test than those who came before...
OCDE in 30 Seconds: Now in its 40th year, the VSA Festival is ‘Soaring to Greater Heights’ Ian Hanigan April 7, 2016Honoring the artistic achievements of individuals with disabilities, the 40th annual VSA Festival is once again coming to the Westfield MainPlace...
Outstanding OC workers honored as 2016 Classified School Employees of the Year Staff reports April 6, 2016They’re the ones who drive school buses, keep campuses clean, manage offices and work one-on-one with students. And though they often perform...
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...
In the news: Irvine students look to launch nanosatellite, state names Model Continuation High Schools Staff reports April 1, 2016The roundup is ready — are you? Here’s what’s going on in education news: Corona Del Mar High School’s Living...