OC students outperform peers on assessments that reflect pandemic-era disruptions Ian Hanigan October 24, 2022Along with marking the first full year of in-person instruction in the age of COVID-19, the 2021-22 school year saw...
Weekly roundup: OCDE honors Santiago High teacher for alcohol and drug prevention, Laguna Beach High senior makes history, and more Vicky Nguyen October 21, 2022A health teacher from Santiago High School received a surprise visit from her students, family and representatives from the Orange...
ACCESS principals work to remove barriers and promote pathways for success Vicky Nguyen October 18, 2022A principal carries an immense amount of weight on their shoulders — taking responsibility for the successes and challenges of...
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,...
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...
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...
Weekly roundup: Los Alamitos principal kisses pig after students reach goal, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, and more Vicky Nguyen September 9, 2022There is a saying that goes, “Don’t make promises you can’t keep.” Well, McAuliffe Middle School’s Principal Dr. Ryan Weiss-Wright...
VIDEO: Los Alamitos Unified School District unveils new three-story STEM building Vicky Nguyen August 29, 2022The new school year marked a big milestone for the Los Alamitos Unified School District and its only high school,...
Weekly roundup: Anaheim Union High School District’s farm addresses food insecurity, Dr. Al Mijares’ anniversary, and more Vicky Nguyen August 26, 2022A year after the Anaheim Union High School District unveiled Magnolia High School’s Agriscience Community Center, the staff and students...
Mijares: The sky’s the limit on what our students, schools can accomplish this year Al Mijares August 24, 2022Back to school season has officially begun, and while the last few years have taught us valuable lessons about making...