VIDEO: Virtual forum addresses challenges, progress and work ahead for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across OC Vicky Nguyen May 26, 2022“I remember in first grade when I would not write my last name. I would not tell anyone that I...
OC Supt. Al Mijares to host virtual forum celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Ian Hanigan May 23, 2022A panel of speakers will share personal stories and perspectives on building student agency, strengthening democracy and fortifying the workforce...
OCDE makes surprise visits to announce the 2023 Orange County Teachers of the Year Vicky Nguyen May 10, 2022Six of the best and brightest teachers in Orange County experienced disruptions in their lesson plans for very good reasons...
Buena Park school unveils book vending machine to foster love of reading Vicky Nguyen May 9, 2022There are no candy bars and drinks inside the new vending machine at Pendleton Elementary School. Instead, students will be...
Weekly roundup: OC teacher goes to the White House, appreciating educators, cybersecurity training and more Vicky Nguyen May 6, 2022An educator of 15 years from the Saddleback Valley Unified School District returned to Southern California to be interviewed live...
OC high schoolers get a jump on cybersecurity careers following summer academy Ian Hanigan May 4, 2022A year ago, senior Michael Collins hadn’t really given much thought to the world of cybersecurity. Now, it’s a potential...
Weekly roundup: Water district contest winners, celebrating student artists, school agriculture programs, and more Ian Hanigan April 29, 2022How’s this for drip marketing? Students from the Newport-Mesa Unified School District recently earned cash prizes for producing the winning...
With Distinguished School program on hiatus, state hands out awards for innovative practices Ian Hanigan April 27, 2022Nearly 150 schools and 15 districts in Orange County have been announced as winners of a new state award celebrating...
Weekly roundup: Brea Olinda High robotics team competes in international contest, students take center stage, and more Vicky Nguyen April 22, 2022The stakes are high for Brea Olinda High School’s robotics team, Mubotics Team 7157, as members travel to Houston, Texas,...
OCDE associate superintendent who oversees HR honored for leadership during pandemic Ian Hanigan April 18, 2022OCDE Associate Superintendent Renee Hendrick has been named one of this year’s top human resources executives by the Orange County...