You may have read about charter schools in the news recently, and perhaps you’ve found yourself wondering, “What exactly are charter schools, and how do they differ from public or private schools?”
Well, we’re here to help, with a list of frequently asked questions. [...]
It’s Friday, Oct. 2, and here are some local headlines highlighting education from this past week.
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At 10:15 a.m. on Oct. 15, millions of Californians are expected to drop, cover and hold on during the Great California ShakeOut, the largest earthquake drill in the state.
All K-12 schools and districts in Orange County are encouraged to participate in the exercise, responding just as they would during an actual seismic event. [...]
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has announced the 2015 National Blue Ribbon Schools, and Middle College High in the Santa Ana Unified School District was among 29 public schools in California to win the coveted award. In addition, New Horizon School in Irvine was one of the California private schools recognized. [...]
Inside the Outdoors and The Ecology Center are launching a new high school program that aims to raise awareness about water conservation and inspire students to develop creative solutions with their peers. [...]
It’s Friday, Sept. 25, and here is a recap of education news stories from this past week.
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The CREATE Grants program is accepting applications now until Oct. 16 to provide Orange County teachers with classroom materials for visual and performing arts projects. [...]
According to the National Center on Family Homelessness, California has the third highest rate of homeless children in the country.
In Orange County alone, school districts have identified 32,510 children and youth who do not have permanent homes. [...]
Earlier this month, we shared the news that Orange County students posted higher average scores than the rest of California on new English and math assessments.
Well, it looks like one O.C. district has posted the highest math scores of all large districts in the state -- and the second highest English scores. [...]
It’s mid-September, and many of our schools are either in the thick of parent-teacher conferences or preparing for them. This is a great opportunity for schools and families to work together to ensure the best educational experience possible for your child. Here are five tips to help you make the most out of parent-teacher conference time. [...]