Tinh Tran was looking to integrate more hands-on science, math and technology activities into his classroom lessons, with the ultimate goal of sparking an interest in STEM career paths.

A winning ticket has been selected in the drawing to receive the first early-bird prize in the Irvine Public Schools Foundation’s 7th Annual Irvine Dream Stakes Home Raffle, the Orange County

For the second year in a row, IUSD has been named one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation.

The IUSD science department has asked us to pass along word of an engaging opportunity for science-minded students in grades one through six.

It’s down to the homestretch for the Irvine Public Schools Foundation, which has until Dec. 31 to fully leverage $1.3 million in matching funds offered by the City of Irvine.

On the heels of its Spirit of Excellence Gala and Auction, the Irvine Public Schools Foundation has launched its latest campaign to raise money for schools in IUSD, and every dollar that comes in will be matched by the City of Irvine.

Here’s an opportunity for K-8 students we thought we’d pass along: Registration for the Irvine Public Schools Foundation’s 2013 Summer Enrichment Academy kicked off this week.

The Irvine Public Schools Foundation is once again putting out the call for its Parents Appreciating Teachers and Staff recognition program, which allows families to recognize their favorite IUSD employees.

IUSD’s teachers and counselors can apply for grants to fund innovative projects and lessons thanks to a unique program run through the Irvine Public Schools Foundation.

Our friends in the science department have asked us to pass along word of an opportunity for science-minded students in grades one through six.