Weekly roundup: Irvine student stars in ‘Sweeney Todd,’ ethnic studies curriculum gets a rewrite, and more Ian Hanigan September 20, 2019We’re technically starting this week’s roundup with a story from last week, but it’s one we’d be remiss in not...
OCDE to host virtual town hall with state schools chief to discuss closing the achievement gap Ian Hanigan September 19, 2019Educational leaders from Orange County are invited to attend a virtual town hall meeting with State Superintendent Tony Thurmond on...
Educators to learn financial literacy concepts that can be passed on to students Ian Hanigan September 16, 2019A two-day workshop in October will empower local teachers with personal finance lessons that can be shared with students. Hosted...
Weekly roundup: Building projects in Newport-Mesa, housing costs for teachers, state legislation, and more Ian Hanigan September 6, 2019As of this week, all OC schools were back in business. The final districts to come online included Fountain Valley,...
Student profile: Sunburst Youth Academy helps Hannah create her own path Ian Hanigan September 5, 2019“I realized that this is really the change that I needed, but I wasn’t sure if I was ready yet.”...
Mijares: Thousands attend conference in pursuit of equitable and inclusive learning environments Al Mijares August 29, 2019In July, more than 3,000 educators from across the state gathered at the Long Beach Convention Center with matching lanyards...
Weekly roundup: More OC schools are back in session, a life-saving addition to school IDs, and more Ian Hanigan August 16, 2019Students in Buena Park, Fullerton, Santa Ana and Tustin headed back to school this week, and more districts are set...
Student Profile: Ryan acquires vocational and life skills in OCDE’s Adult Transition Program Ian Hanigan August 14, 2019Along with supporting 27 local school districts, the Orange County Department of Education directly serves some of the county’s most...
VIDEO: Inside the Outdoors summer camps nurture a natural curiosity — and kindness Ian Hanigan August 7, 2019Did you know OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors environmental education program offers summer camps? From late June through early August, ITO...
Weekly roundup: Future farmers send animals to sanctuaries, educators gather to talk equity, and more Ian Hanigan August 2, 2019Five Fullerton students who are part of a Future Farmers of American program decided the slaughterhouse wouldn’t be the final...
