Weekly roundup: Santa Ana Unified forms new academy, air quality testing in Huntington Beach, and more Ian Hanigan July 19, 2019The Santa Ana Unified School District announced this week that it has combined the Romero Cruz Elementary and Spurgeon Intermediate...
Educators, law enforcement officials gather in OC for school safety conference Ian Hanigan July 18, 2019More than 500 educators, school workers and law enforcement representatives convened in Orange County this week for the 10th annual...
Student profile: Marisol and fellow cadets get a fresh start at Sunburst Youth Academy Ian Hanigan July 16, 2019In our latest OCDE Student Profile, we bring you the story of Marisol, a cadet who recently graduated from the...
Weekly roundup: Mendez memorial funding approved, Santa Ana Unified launches superintendent search, and more Fermin Leal July 12, 2019The Westminster City Council this week approved funding of $450,000 to help build the Mendez Historic Freedom Trail and Monument....
OC Bee champ’s passion for spelling developed early on Fermin Leal July 9, 2019In the first grade, Nicholas D’Sa told his teacher that one of his goals in life was to become a...
Local high school students pair up with Boeing engineers in summer internship program Ian Hanigan July 1, 2019Some 75 local high schoolers are serving as interns this summer in a highly selective work-based learning program offered by...
Weekly roundup: Students to receive active-shooter training, new science standards implementation, and more Fermin Leal June 28, 2019Newport-Mesa Unified School District will pilot a program to train students to respond to emergencies on campuses. The one-year program,...
Trabuco Hills High School earns state award for special education Ian Hanigan June 27, 2019A Trabuco Hills High School program established to promote inclusion on the field and in the classroom has earned a...
Mijares: Educators must be change-agents, advocates for vulnerable student populations Al Mijares June 26, 2019Interventions for many students have historically taken the form of punitive measures, including suspensions or expulsions. But today’s educators recognize...
As you prepare to dive into summer, here are some pool safety tips for kids Fermin Leal June 25, 2019As the temperatures rise and children on summer break look for fun activities, splashing and swimming in pools seems like...