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VIDEO: Surprise! Six exemplary educators learn they’re OC’s Teachers of the Year

May 22, 2020

This year’s Orange County Teacher of the Year announcements looked a bit different. Conspicuously missing was the big yellow bus, dubbed the “Prize Patrol,” which has traditionally carried the county superin... Read More

OC students selected to exhibit scientific research at international STEM event

Ian Hanigan

May 19, 2020

Four high schoolers from Orange County are showcasing their scientific research and innovations in a virtual exhibit hall during this week's Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair, or ISEF. H... Read More

4 PAL programs and an advisor earn honors for engaging students

Ian Hanigan

May 19, 2020

Four school-based Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) programs and an advisor have been honored by the Orange County Department of Education for implementing creative and innovative practices that amplify youth en... Read More

Santa Ana High valedictorian speaks for the class of 2020 at ‘Graduate Together’ event

Ian Hanigan

May 18, 2020

If you caught the star-studded “Graduate Together” event that streamed live and aired over four networks this weekend, you know that Santa Ana High valedictorian Priscilla Arceo was tapped to speak on behalf of... Read More

Meet Orange County’s Classified School Employees of the Year for 2020

Ian Hanigan

May 18, 2020

OCDE has announced Orange County's top classified school employees for 2020. Six county finalists were selected from a pool of 64 district-level winners based on their work performance, leadership, commitmen... Read More

Student Maverick Malfavon and teacher Erik Peterson

National History Day has gone virtual, and OC students continue to shine

Ian Hanigan

May 15, 2020

After impressing judges at the state level, 11 history projects created by students from the Irvine Unified School District and an exhibit created by a pair of Capistrano Unified middle schoolers will advance t... Read More

balloons and a sign that reads, "1,000,000 meals served"

Santa Ana Unified has served more than 1 million student meals since closures

Ian Hanigan

May 15, 2020

The Santa Ana Unified School District reached a milestone this week by serving its one millionth grab-and-go meal since closing campuses to students. After hitting the seven-digit mark Wednesday at Romer... Read More

Facing billions in cuts, governor says education will be a priority

Ian Hanigan

May 14, 2020

Just months after projecting a surplus of $5.6 billion, Gov. Gavin Newsom walked through his plans to close a $54 billion shortfall on Thursday, as he presented California’s first budget proposal of the COVID-1... Read More

Irvine senior will perform during national ‘Graduate Together’ event honoring the class of 2020

Ian Hanigan

May 14, 2020

A student from Irvine has been selected to perform during an hour-long tribute to graduating seniors that will air across four television networks and stream online this Saturday, May 16. Bethany Huang, a pi... Read More

Student filmmakers honored in contest that highlights mental health, suicide prevention

Ian Hanigan

May 13, 2020

Dozens of mental health videos produced by students from Orange County schools have earned regional honors in the Directing Change Program and Film Contest, and four have been selected to advance to a statewide... Read More

Weekly roundup: Innovative graduation ceremonies, a virtual prom, school reopening plans, and more

After making a Minecraft version of their school, Trabuco Hills High students are throwing a virtual prom

When will the 2020-21 school year begin? Here are the anticipated start dates for OC

VIDEO: OC Friday Night Live Partnership honors two school chapters, two advisors and a local organization

COVID-19 update: More businesses get the green light as OC advances to stage 2 of state recovery plan

VIDEO: Surprise! Six exemplary educators learn they’re OC’s Teachers of the Year

OC students selected to exhibit scientific research at international STEM event

4 PAL programs and an advisor earn honors for engaging students

Santa Ana High valedictorian speaks for the class of 2020 at ‘Graduate Together’ event

Meet Orange County’s Classified School Employees of the Year for 2020

National History Day has gone virtual, and OC students continue to shine

Santa Ana Unified has served more than 1 million student meals since closures

Facing billions in cuts, governor says education will be a priority

Irvine senior will perform during national ‘Graduate Together’ event honoring the class of 2020

Student filmmakers honored in contest that highlights mental health, suicide prevention

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COVID-19 update: More businesses get the green light as OC advances to stage 2 of state recovery plan

County superintendent recommends keeping campuses closed to students, focusing on distance learning this school year

OCDE in 30 Seconds: IT team keeps district computers running with backup servers

OCDE in 30: Does your school have an Academic Pentathlon team?

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Services for Language Learners provides multilingual and multicultural support

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Services for Language Learners unit offers resources and guidance

OCDE in 30 Seconds: OCDE provides services for infants with hearing loss

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Resources and networking opportunities available to OC families

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Career technical education offers STEM opportunities for all students

OCDE in 30 Seconds: PAL program built on the philosophy of students helping students

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Friday Night Live empowers youth to be leaders in their communities

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Credential and Fingerprinting Services

OCDE in 30 Seconds: The OCDE print shop makes business cards, books, brochures and more

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Nutrition programs focus on ‘the whole child’

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Now in its 40th year, the VSA Festival is ‘Soaring to Greater Heights’

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Looking for meeting space? ‘We’ve got you covered’

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Here’s a little known fact about OCDE’s Business Services division

OCDE in 30 Seconds: A traveling scientist from Inside the Outdoors brings a guest

OCDE in 30 Seconds: A quick look at the National History Day program

OCDE in 30 Seconds: IT division supports the technology needs of Orange County schools

OCDE in 30 Seconds: A brief look at the ‘Move More Eat Healthy’ program

OCDE in 30 Seconds: We break down the Orange County Academic Decathlon in half a minute