OCDE partners with Vanguard University on human trafficking conference Ian Hanigan February 14, 2019A two-day conference hosted by Vanguard University in partnership with the Orange County Department of Education will bring together national...
Weekly roundup: Laguna district explores partnership with Irvine Valley College, L.A. teachers strike continues, and more Ian Hanigan January 18, 2019Laguna Beach High School could become the latest campus to offer its students college credits through a partnership with Irvine...
#kindness1billion: Community helps pick up the pieces after vandals destroy teacher’s Star Wars Lego displays Ian Hanigan December 21, 2018Students and staff at Concordia Elementary in San Clemente were crushed after vandals smashed 125 Star Wars Lego sets on...
Weekly roundup: Suspension trends, school nutrition standards, Lego vandals and more Ian Hanigan December 14, 2018Suspensions in California schools have dropped by nearly 50 percent over the last six years. As EdSource reported this week,...
Free esports webinar for parents, educators will look at the benefits of competitive gaming Ian Hanigan October 26, 2018The North America Scholastic Esports Federation, which began as an Orange County league, is hosting a free webinar next week...
Weekly roundup: Gov. Brown’s new budget forecast, U.S. News’ Best High Schools, homeless education, and more Ian Hanigan May 11, 2018Gov. Jerry Brown’s latest budget proposal is forecasting a $8.8 billion surplus for next year, about $3 billion more than...
Weekly roundup: Auto repair contest emphasizes tech skills, a ‘Dude Be Nice’ campaign, and more Ian Hanigan February 16, 2018So this was the challenge: Inspect a car and fix as many problems as you can find in one hour....
Weekly roundup: Curbing cell phones at lunch, designing cities on Venus, unveiling a stadium and more Ian Hanigan September 22, 2017What happens when you prevent students from using their cell phones during lunch? They hang out and talk, apparently. As in...
Weekly roundup: Back to school photos, backpack donations, state test scores and more Ian Hanigan September 1, 2017With staggered start dates in August and September, districts throughout Orange County are continuing to welcome back students. The Brea,...
Weekly roundup: A pledge from Santa Ana students, keeping OC classrooms cool, and more Ian Hanigan August 18, 2017School is back in session for the 50,000 students of the Santa Ana Unified School District, who kicked off the...