Mijares: Schools are finding new ways to connect student interests with college and career skills Al Mijares April 4, 2017When you close your eyes and picture a public school, what images come to mind? Do you see chalkboards, workbooks...
Weekly roundup: More CSU students are college-ready, SCOTUS rules on special ed case and more Ian Hanigan March 24, 2017Here’s some positive news on the college readiness front: A new report says today’s incoming California State University students are more...
VIDEO: Beckman High student awarded for smartphone app capable of locating disaster survivors Ian Hanigan March 13, 2017OK, so this is pretty cool. A junior from Beckman High School in the Tustin Unified School District was recently...
Weekly roundup: Read Across America, Irvine’s new high school, Teachers of the Year and more Ian Hanigan March 3, 2017This week, schools across Orange County invited special guests to read their favorite children’s books in honor of Read Across America Day. Established...
VIDEO: ‘Lennar University’ gives Anaheim students hands-on lessons in the construction trades Ian Hanigan February 27, 2017Sometimes a construction site is the best classroom. That’s certainly the case for a group of Katella High School students who...
High school teams prep for the 49th annual Orange County Academic Decathlon Ian Hanigan January 24, 2017Decathletes, take your marks. Over the next two Saturdays, 43 local high schools will participate in the 49th annual Orange...
VIDEO: OC Pathways helps students like Angelica pursue STEM careers Ian Hanigan January 19, 2017Before the winter break, OC Pathways celebrated its second year of equipping Orange County students for college and career success...
There’s still time for educators and business leaders to sign up for ‘the ultimate road trip’ Ian Hanigan November 8, 2016They’re calling it “the ultimate road trip,” and there’s still time for educators and industry leaders to hop on board....
OCDE supports pilot program that guides students through their college applications Ian Hanigan November 7, 2016One by one, the seniors from Ocean View High School walked through a decorated corridor amid cheers from their classmates,...
VIDEO: College and Career Preparatory Academy offers young adults a flexible path to graduation Ian Hanigan March 8, 2016Since opening in September, OCDE’s College and Career Preparatory Academy has filled a niche in Orange County by offering students...