OC music educator is a 2023 California Teacher of the Year Ian Hanigan October 13, 2022An instrumental music instructor from the Irvine Unified School District has been named one of five California Teachers of the...
Mijares: National fentanyl crisis is like nothing we’ve ever seen before Al Mijares October 11, 2022Our country has long likened its drug prevention efforts to a war, marshaling resources at the local, state and national...
Saddleback Valley Unified alum aces Advanced Placement drawing exam Vicky Nguyen October 10, 2022An alumnae from the Saddleback Valley Unified School District aced a college-level Advanced Placement exam in spring 2022. Maya Benham,...
OCDE unveils ‘The Punies’ lesson series based on podcast produced by Kobe Bryant Vicky Nguyen October 10, 2022Long before his days of domination on the Los Angeles Lakers, legendary Kobe Bryant knew all too well what it...
Weekly roundup: Oxford Academy student aims to recycle one million batteries, district celebrates anniversary, and more Vicky Nguyen October 7, 2022A high school junior from Oxford Academy is on a quest to save the planet, one used battery at a...
Latest community indicators report breaks down education, housing and economic trends in OC Ian Hanigan October 6, 2022Even through a pandemic, Orange County’s high school graduation rate continued to climb, hitting a high of 91.4 percent in...
ACCESS educators build relationships to promote better attendance Vicky Nguyen September 28, 2022Education can only fulfill its promise as the great equalizer when we work to ensure that students are attending school...
Weekly roundup: Brea Canyon High creates ‘Care Closet’ for students, national Blue Ribbon school, Hispanic Heritage Month, and more Vicky Nguyen September 23, 2022When high school student Nathaniel Ornelas needed a suit to wear to a job interview, he turned to Brea Canyon...
VIDEO: Secretary of State encourages high school students to pre-register to vote Vicky Nguyen September 21, 2022Young people have the potential to be a powerful voice in elections, but only if they get involved and make...
VIDEO: Virtual forum stresses importance of building relationships with Latino and Hispanic-identified students Vicky Nguyen September 20, 2022“My teachers told my mom that my English was unsatisfactory and blamed Spanish as the biggest impediment.” Dr. Itzel Meduri...