Happy Friday! It’s time for the weekly roundup of education stories:
- The California Department of Education released data indicating the number of out-of-school suspensions has dropped substantially from 2011 to 2014.
- OCDE will be offering a “Transitioning to College” workshop, allowing parents and students to learn about the expectations of higher education.
McGaugh Elementary School in the Los Alamitos Unified School District celebrated the sacrifices of military children and families with a weeklong event filled with military-style activities, troop visits and opportunities for students to express their patriotism.
- The Orange County Department of Education and VSA Orange County will present the 40th annual VSA Festival on Saturday, April 30.
- The 34th annual Donald Bren Honors Concert allowed hundreds of student musicians from Irvine an exciting forum to showcase their talents and raise money for the district’s music programs.
- The Cypress School District held its first Every Student Succeeding breakfast to honor local students for outstanding effort despite personal challenges.