Reading challenge rolls out next week, inspiring OC students through STEAM-focused books Madeline Gray October 29, 2024Ready, set, read. On National STEAM Day, Nov. 8, students throughout Orange County can launch their reading skills into another...
A few tips to ensure kids (and grown-ups) have a safe Halloween night Ian Hanigan October 28, 2024Here at the OCDE Boos-room, we like our Halloweens spooky, but we’re also pretty big on safety. So we decided...
Weekly roundup: KCAL News features Inside the Outdoors, CSU system pilots direct admission program, and more Vicky Nguyen October 25, 2024Sixth-graders at Cook Elementary School in the Garden Grove Unified School District recently welcomed Inside the Outdoors staff and their...
WATCH: New campus garden blooms at Reilly Elementary to enhance learning and sensory experiences Ian Hanigan October 24, 2024Smell the plants. Feel the plants. If a plant comes out of the dirt, put it back in. Welcome the...
Two OC charter schools rank in top 10 of 2025 Niche Best Schools list Vicky Nguyen October 24, 2024Two Orange County campuses have earned national recognition in an annual ranking of charter schools. Niche, a platform that analyzes...
WATCH: Los Alamitos students shed light on Anne Frank’s story through traveling exhibit Madeline Gray October 22, 2024Los Alamitos High School senior Sydney Forsyte has always felt a personal connection with the story of Anne Frank. As...
Here’s the story behind Red Ribbon Week, which continues through Oct. 31 Ian Hanigan October 22, 2024The Orange County Department of Education has updated its online toolkit to support schools that plan on hosting activities tied...
Fullerton Union High School makes a splash with aquatic center debut Ian Hanigan October 21, 2024Once the ceremonial ribbon was cut, Fullerton Union High School Principal Jon Caffrey officially declared his campus’ new pool open...
Weekly roundup: NASA ‘Moon Tree’ planted by Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary students, and more Madeline Gray October 18, 2024Orbiting the moon twice and returning to Earth, a giant sequoia sapling has made a permanent landing at Santiago STEAM...
Irvine principal is among nine nationwide to earn award for outstanding leadership Ian Hanigan October 17, 2024The principal of South Lake Middle School in the Irvine Unified School District has been named one of just nine...