Weekly roundup: California School Dashboard changes, Savanna High’s mascot and more Ian Hanigan November 10, 2017The state Board of Education unanimously approved technical tweaks to the California School Dashboard this week, saying it was necessary...
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...
Weekly roundup: Santa Ana High teacher receives Grammy nod, suspension rates falling and more Ian Hanigan November 3, 2017At Santa Ana High School, Victor de los Santos not only serves as a music instructor, he’s also a mentor,...
OCDE to award grants to 50 school employees working to become teachers Fermin Leal November 3, 2017As part of an effort to combat the shortage of teachers statewide, Orange County Department of Education is awarding 50...
Suspensions and expulsions fall over five years in California and Orange County Ian Hanigan November 2, 2017The number of students suspended or expelled in California has fallen for the fifth straight year, according to state education...
OCDE Project GLAD NTC wins Golden Bell Award for helping improve student outcomes Fermin Leal October 26, 2017An Orange County Department of Education program created to train educators in practices that improve language and literacy for all...
VIDEO: Classroom superstars shine at Orange County Teachers of the Year awards dinner Ian Hanigan October 25, 2017There were soaring musical numbers. There were VIPs on stage and in the crowd. Even Mickey and Minnie made an...
Excessive heat warning continues for Southern California Ian Hanigan October 23, 2017You don’t generally associate late October with triple-digit temperatures. Nevertheless, the National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for...
Weekly roundup: Valor at Dana Hills High, new state legislation, OC Pathways Showcase and more Ian Hanigan October 20, 2017A powerful pep talk from U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. D’Andre Gillon helped propel the Dana Hills High football team to...
Download the free app for OCDE’s One Billion Acts of Kindness campaign Ian Hanigan October 18, 2017Since OCDE launched its One Billion Acts of Kindness initiative in 2016, more than 9.6 million good deeds have been...