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Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum Conference

Cambodian American Studies model curriculum to debut at Long Beach conference

Vicky Nguyen October 9, 2024

Educators from across California will gather this November for a two-day conference in Long Beach, where they will have the...

Garden Grove Unified educator named 2025 California Teacher of the Year finalist

Ian Hanigan October 8, 2024

A middle school teacher from the Garden Grove Unified School District has been named a 2025 California Teacher of the...

Maple Elementary School transitional kindergartners participate in hands-on activities in their Reggio-inspired classroom. (Fullerton School District)

Fullerton kindergartners reimagine learning through Reggio-inspired classroom

Madeline Gray October 7, 2024

In teacher Katie Bezayiff’s revamped classroom, transitional kindergartners are finding creative ways to explore their learning — whether they collaborate...

Venture Academy students run the Venture Coffee Cats business at George Key School. (Courtesy of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District)

Weekly roundup: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified program brews up student-run coffee business, Westminster High donates to OC Food Bank, and more

Madeline Gray October 4, 2024

In the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, Venture Academy students are blending fresh cups of coffee with real-world skills as...

WATCH: Trabuco Hills High School band receives invitation to perform in London’s New Year’s Day Parade

Vicky Nguyen October 4, 2024

Students at Trabuco Hills High School can start getting their passports ready for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. On Friday, Sept. 27,...

WATCH: Garden Grove Unified launches skilled trades pathway to meet growing workforce demand

Vicky Nguyen October 1, 2024

As the demand for skilled trade workers continues to rise, experts warn of potential economic impacts if this shortage isn’t...

Dr. Bean speaking at International Translation Day

OCDE celebrates International Translation Day with language professionals

Nathaniel Martinez October 1, 2024

Around 100 language professionals from inside and outside Orange County gathered on Monday at the OCDE-hosted International Translation Day celebration,...