Mijares: OC’s new esports league looks to power up interest in STEM fields Al Mijares December 13, 2017There was a time when video game consoles were considered incompatible with academics, based on the belief that they distracted...
Student exhibits and space industry execs to be featured at this year’s OC Pathways Showcase Ian Hanigan November 8, 2017There’s still time to register for the third annual OC Pathways Showcase. The Nov. 29 event, highlighting collaborative efforts by...
Growing number of OC districts offer free SAT, PSAT to students Fermin Leal November 7, 2017For many students, taking the SAT represents the first steps in the college application process. The exam also provides them...
OC Pathways Showcase to highlight college and career partnerships with special guests Ian Hanigan October 17, 2017Next month’s OC Pathways Showcase will feature dozens of student-created STEM projects that demonstrate how educators and industry leaders are...
Growth in college prep programs touted at Santa Ana Unified’s State of the District event Fermin Leal October 13, 2017The number of programs available to Santa Ana Unified School District students to help prepare them for college and careers...
Weekly roundup: Student-built satellite ready to launch, new AP computer science class pays off, and more Ian Hanigan July 28, 2017Five … four … three … two … A miniature satellite built by 150 high schoolers from six Irvine campuses...
OCDE’s accountability plan targets technology, parental outreach and college/career readiness Fermin Leal July 1, 2017The Orange County Department of Education has developed a plan for the upcoming school year that aims to expand access...
VIDEO: Virgin Galactic, OC Pathways team up with Roadtrip Nation to visit local campuses Ian Hanigan May 5, 2017OC Pathways recently hit the road with representatives from Virgin Galactic to share career advice with students at Los Alamitos High...
Khan Academy partnership to offer expanded online college readiness resources for OC and surrounding regions Fermin Leal April 24, 2017A new partnership between Khan Academy and county education offices from throughout the region will allow more students to gain...
Building competition tests students’ construction skills Fermin Leal April 20, 2017More than 150 high school students from across the region spent two days combing through blue prints, hammering together wood...