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Weekly roundup: Extended in-person learning plans, revised youth sports guidance and more

March 26, 2021

A growing number of Orange County school districts are developing plans to offer in-person learning five days a week. The extended instruction models come on the heels of updated state guidance, including more ... Read More

Title with star Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year

OCDE announces the county’s top classified school employees for 2021

Ian Hanigan

March 24, 2021

OCDE has named its top classified school employees of the year — and this year there are even more to celebrate. The California Department of Education has reorganized its categories for 2021, increasing the... Read More

VIDEO: A new online toolbox is helping local students buffer the negative effects of the pandemic

Nichole Pichardo

March 23, 2021

Physical distancing and economic hardship have exponentially increased the mental health needs of children and teens in Orange County. To help local students and families buffer the effects of the pandemic, ... Read More

State Board of Education approves ethnic studies curriculum for high schools

Nichole Pichardo

March 22, 2021

The California State Board of Education has unanimously approved the nation’s first statewide ethnic studies curriculum for high schools. The new curriculum focuses primarily on the contributions and str... Read More

Weekly roundup: Costa Mesa students’ football launcher scores big, Laguna Beach secondary students return, and more

Ian Hanigan

March 19, 2021

Three juniors from Costa Mesa High School earned first place in a STEM competition that tasked them with coding, building and programing a robotic football launcher. Students across Orange and Los Angeles co... Read More

11 OC campuses are named California Distinguished Schools

Ian Hanigan

March 18, 2021

Eleven Orange County secondary schools have earned the state’s highest honor as California Distinguished Schools. The local winners are: Oxford Academy, Anaheim Union High School District Ladera Ranc... Read More

Brea siblings turn virtual language lessons into a charitable business

Nichole Pichardo

March 18, 2021

What started as a weekly game of “Go Fish” with grandma has turned into a charitable business for a brother-sister duo from Brea. Aria and Aarav Pal, siblings from Olinda Elementary in the Brea Olinda Unifie... Read More

State Board of Education seeks additional testing flexibility for schools

Ian Hanigan

March 17, 2021

The state Board of Education is looking to give California school districts expanded options for assessing student learning this spring — including local tests that align with state standards. Under the Ever... Read More

Graphic celebrating 5 million meals served in SAUSD

Santa Ana Unified has served more than 5 million meals during the pandemic

Ian Hanigan

March 17, 2021

A year after Santa Ana Unified began providing free, nutritious food to local children impacted by campus closures, the district has reached a noteworthy milestone: Its staff has now served more than 5 million ... Read More

Weekly roundup: Honoring OC’s school administrators, adjusting high school sports transportation strategies, and more

Nichole Pichardo

March 12, 2021

More than 20 Orange County educational leaders and a local nonprofit were celebrated this week by the Association of California School Administrators, or better known as ACSA. Established in 1971, ACSA serve... Read More

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana to hold graduations at Angel Stadium, signing day a time for celebration, and more

COVID-19 update: State issues new guidance for indoor performances, private events

Annual arts and disability festival celebrates 45 years

2 OC districts recognized for model school attendance review boards

Online gaming nights encourage friendships, inclusivity through shared experiences

Weekly roundup: Extended in-person learning plans, revised youth sports guidance and more

OCDE announces the county’s top classified school employees for 2021

VIDEO: A new online toolbox is helping local students buffer the negative effects of the pandemic

State Board of Education approves ethnic studies curriculum for high schools

Weekly roundup: Costa Mesa students’ football launcher scores big, Laguna Beach secondary students return, and more

11 OC campuses are named California Distinguished Schools

Brea siblings turn virtual language lessons into a charitable business

State Board of Education seeks additional testing flexibility for schools

Santa Ana Unified has served more than 5 million meals during the pandemic

Weekly roundup: Honoring OC’s school administrators, adjusting high school sports transportation strategies, and more

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