OCDE makes plans for virtual academic competitions Ian Hanigan August 31, 2020Like pretty much everything else, academic event season will look a little different this school year. Even as campuses are...
Mijares: As OC exits the COVID-19 watch list, health officials keep an eye on local hotspots Al Mijares August 25, 2020With the number of new COVID-19 cases declining, and a relatively low testing positivity rate, Orange County has made its...
‘Schools on the Frontlines’ podcast features OC Superintendent Al Mijares Ian Hanigan August 20, 2020In a new podcast out this week, Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares talks about decision-making and leadership during the pandemic...
Virtual conference will focus on enhancing interpretation and translation services Ian Hanigan August 20, 2020Educators, parents and community members can learn how to further enhance school interpretation and translation services at OCDE’s fourth annual...
Districts must show how they’re addressing learning gaps with new plan Ian Hanigan August 19, 2020This year, school districts won’t be expected to produce those long-range planning guides tied to budget projections, otherwise known as...
Cerro Villa Middle School club builds replica of the Wright brothers glider Ian Hanigan August 18, 2020Some enterprising students from Cerro Villa Middle School have certainly earned their wings. Under the direction of STEM teacher Dan...
Mental health video made by La Quinta High students to air during Angels baseball games Ian Hanigan August 17, 2020A mental health awareness video created by students from La Quinta High School in the Garden Grove Unified School District...
5 skills that can help students successfully navigate distance learning Ian Hanigan August 5, 2020Machele Kilgore knows a thing or two about distance learning. Along with leading OCDE’s Community Home Education Program, which provides...
Governor’s new mandate means OC schools will likely start 2020-21 with distance learning Staff reports July 17, 2020Orange County schools, along with campuses in 32 other counties on California’s COVID-19 watch list, can expect to start the...
County superintendent issues statement on OC Board of Education meeting Staff reports July 13, 2020Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares issued the following statement in response to the OC Board of Education’s July 13...