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Historic photo of Tustin Union High School

Weekly roundup: Tustin High turns 100, summer break officially ends in OC, and more

September 10, 2021

Events are planned this year to mark Tustin High's 100th anniversary. The school originally opened in 1921 with about 75 students. (Photo courtesy of the Tustin Unified School District) Break out the candle... Read More

OCDE conference focuses on strengthening school interpretation and translation services

Ian Hanigan

September 9, 2021

There's still time for educators, parents and community members to register for a month-long virtual conference aimed at enhancing school-based interpretation and translation services. Hosted by OCDE’s Educa... Read More

OCDE ACCESS student recognized for succeeding and rising against the odds

Nichole Pichardo

September 9, 2021

A victim of abuse and placed in the foster care system at only 12 years old, Kaiyanna Han had the odds stacked against her. But despite her challenging childhood, the 11th grade student at William Lyon Schoo... Read More

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Here are risk factors and warning signs to know.

Ian Hanigan

September 8, 2021

Between 2016 and 2018, suicide was the second leading cause of death among Orange County youth ages 15 to 19 years, according to the latest Conditions of Children in Orange County report. It’s a harrowing re... Read More

OC Children’s Book Festival reimagined into S.T.E.A.M. reading challenge

Nichole Pichardo

September 6, 2021

Well-known for decades for bringing popular authors, illustrators, storytellers and entertainers together with families and children who share a passion for reading, the Orange County Children’s Book Festival h... Read More

Weekly roundup: September school start dates; Laguna Beach USD considers weekly COVID-19 testing for students; and more

Nichole Pichardo

September 3, 2021

As we've mentioned, most of Orange County's 28 school districts began their fall semesters last month, with the Centralia School District being the first to bring students back on Aug. 10. But a few districts h... Read More

Orange Unified partners with Verizon to bring free technology to underserved middle school students

Nichole Pichardo

September 2, 2021

Two middle schools in the Orange Unified School District will soon benefit from a nationwide tech education program set to provide free devices, internet access, and innovative learning programs to under-resour... Read More

COVID-19 update: State revises school guidance to include extracurricular activities, including sports

Staff reports

September 2, 2021

OCDE and local school districts continue to track the latest developments related to COVID-19 while following guidance from the California Department of Public Health and the Orange County Health Care Agency. ... Read More

New recycling education program launches in OC classrooms

Nichole Pichardo

September 1, 2021

As part of a multifaceted outreach program to educate students, residents and organizations about recycling best practices, Orange County Waste & Recycling, in partnership with the Orange County Department ... Read More

#kindness1billion: Garden Grove USD grad gives back by donating backpacks to kindergarteners

Nichole Pichardo

August 30, 2021

Kindergarten students at Heritage Computer Science Academy in the Garden Grove Unified School District are now prepared for the new school year after a former GGUSD student raised nearly $2,500 to purchase ... Read More

Tony Bube, founding member of the Inside the Outdoors Foundation, dies at 98

Weekly roundup: A centennial celebration for Garden Grove High; weekly COVID-19 testing for Santa Ana USD students; and more

New report looks at education, health, the economy and other factors that contribute to quality of life in OC

OCDE partners with Kaiser Permanente to pilot new Resilience in School Environments initiative

Newport-Mesa Unified School District names new superintendent

Weekly roundup: Tustin High turns 100, summer break officially ends in OC, and more

OCDE conference focuses on strengthening school interpretation and translation services

OCDE ACCESS student recognized for succeeding and rising against the odds

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Here are risk factors and warning signs to know.

OC Children’s Book Festival reimagined into S.T.E.A.M. reading challenge

Weekly roundup: September school start dates; Laguna Beach USD considers weekly COVID-19 testing for students; and more

Orange Unified partners with Verizon to bring free technology to underserved middle school students

COVID-19 update: State revises school guidance to include extracurricular activities, including sports

New recycling education program launches in OC classrooms

#kindness1billion: Garden Grove USD grad gives back by donating backpacks to kindergarteners

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