Nov 12, 2018

Student satellite successfully launched

A satellite built by Irvine students launched into space on Sunday. The 2.3-pound, solar-powered satellite, called a CubeSat, is about twice the size of a Rubik’s Cube.

Oct 24, 2018

University High students rewarded for helping others

Two University High School students recently won an entrepreneurship competition and $15,000 toward their efforts to help less fortunate children learn how to code.

Oct 24, 2018

Irvine test scores ranked second in state

The Irvine Unified School District was ranked second highest in California for the percentage of students who met or exceeded standards in both English and math.

Sep 25, 2018

Irvine public schools get $270 million makeover

Irvine public schools are in the midst of a $270 million makeover to ensure all students, not just those in newer neighborhoods, have access to the latest learning tools and environment.

Sep 25, 2018

Irvine schools earn national music award for sixth straight year

Irvine once again was named among the best communities in the nation for its commitment to music education.

Jun 25, 2018

Groundbreaking schools

Irvine Unified School District schools are becoming so technologically advanced that even computer labs — once the embodiment of high-tech teaching and learning — are becoming objects of nostalgia.

Jun 25, 2018

Police bike-ride teaches elementary life lessons

All year long, Irvine Police D.A.R.E. Officer Alex Mendoza had been teaching Beacon Park School students to be good kids, so what happened recently shouldn’t surprise anyone.