Weekly roundup: Santa Ana Unified enters partnership, secondary students return in Newport-Mesa, and more Ian Hanigan November 13, 2020The 50,000-student Santa Ana Unified School District and six other large districts in California recently announced they’re committing to a...
Virtual school counseling conference draws more than 700 attendees Ian Hanigan November 13, 2020Nurturing student resilience was the focus of a virtual conference attended by hundreds of Orange County school counselors and educational...
State Board of Education approves shortened standardized tests for students Nichole Pichardo November 12, 2020The California State Board of Education last week voted unanimously to adopt a shortened version of the Smarter Balanced standardized...
OCDE’s homeless education program seeks supplies for local families Ian Hanigan November 10, 2020OCDE’s stockpile of supplies for families experiencing homelessness is running on empty. Jeanne Awrey, who coordinates the department’s homeless education...
WATCH NOW: We’re saluting the 2021 Orange County Teachers of the Year with a video tribute Ian Hanigan November 6, 2020round this time of year, OCDE would typically host a formal gala to spotlight dozens of Orange County’s top educators....
Weekly roundup: Student author spreads a message of kindness and inclusivity, the latest OC districts to reopen, and more Nichole Pichardo November 6, 2020A Corona del Mar High School student is reminding the world that a little kindness goes a long way. After...
You’re invited! OC Pathways Showcase to highlight partnerships between educators and industry Ian Hanigan November 4, 2020Orange County has built a reputation as a national and international hub for innovative companies and leading-edge educational institutions. And...
Five things to know about Sunburst Youth Academy Nichole Pichardo November 2, 2020A non-traditional high school in Orange County is giving students who’ve faced significant obstacles a second chance at life. Operated...
Weekly roundup: Daylight Saving Time ends, fire crews gain ground, substitute teachers wanted, and more Ian Hanigan October 30, 2020Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, so be sure to set those clocks back one hour —...
‘Master motivator’ from OC is one of five California Teachers of the Year Ian Hanigan October 28, 2020A Santa Ana elementary school teacher has earned the state’s top honor for educators. Laura Gómez, who has worked at...