Weekly roundup: Fourth-graders cast votes in sweet mock election at Franklin Elementary, USDA to eliminate school lunch fees, and more Vicky Nguyen November 8, 2024Fourth graders at Franklin Elementary, part of the Santa Ana Unified School District, got a taste of democracy with a...
Orange County teachers honored for their strength and resilience at annual awards gala Madeline Gray November 6, 2024On Friday, 61 exceptional Orange County educators were celebrated for their transformative impact on students both inside and outside of...
Weekly roundup: State superintendent joins Santa Ana Unified in celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week, and more Madeline Gray May 10, 2024In the first full week of May each year, Teacher Appreciation Week is recognized nationally to express gratitude for the...
OCDE names the 2025 Orange County Teachers of the Year with surprise visits Madeline Gray May 2, 2024On Thursday morning, marching band musicians played a triumphant tune while the spirit squad cheered on Huntington Beach High School...
Weekly roundup: Santa Ana student earns 15 college acceptances, OCDE supports civic education efforts, and more Vicky Nguyen April 26, 2024A Segerstrom High School senior, 17-year-old Brandy Figueroa, is on track to graduate with a 4.74 GPA and has received...
OCDE celebrates district partnerships through career education network Madeline Gray April 15, 2024Faculty, staff and local businesses throughout Central Orange County are collaborating to bring new career technical education courses to more...
Weekly roundup: Two OC campuses named Model Continuation High Schools, Westminster student spells her way to victory, and more Madeline Gray March 8, 2024Cesar E. Chavez High School in Santa Ana and Hillview High School in Tustin were named 2024 Model Continuation High...
Weekly roundup: Santa Ana Unified students gain filmmaking experience, National History Day turns 50, and more Vicky Nguyen September 8, 2023A college and career pathway program at Heninger Elementary is giving students opportunities to share their personal stories through writing,...
Weekly roundup: Los Angeles Angels adopt five OC schools, Teachers of the Year honored, and more Vicky Nguyen April 28, 2023Donning their bright red shirts and baseball jerseys, students and staff from Jefferson Elementary excitedly welcomed Los Angeles Angels infielder...
Weekly roundup: Santa Ana Unified launches mental health campaign, storm delays return of students from science camps, and more Madeline Gray February 24, 2023As the need for mental health supports in schools increases, the Santa Ana Unified School District has launched its own...
