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On National School Nurse Day, here are 4 things you might not know about school nurses

May 12, 2021

Each year, National Nurses Week is recognized from May 6 through May 12, which, not coincidentally, is the birthday of Florence Nightingale. And the Wednesday within that week is annually celebrated as National... Read More

Outstanding arts educators to be honored at annual OCMAA awards ceremony

Nichole Pichardo

May 11, 2021

More than two dozen teachers and administrators who oversee instrumental, vocal, theater, dance and visual arts programs will be honored during an upcoming ceremony for making a difference in the lives of Orang... Read More

VIDEO: Summer at the Center arts program adapts to a virtual format

Ian Hanigan

May 10, 2021

For nearly 30 years, OCDE has partnered with Segerstrom Center for the Arts to give students enrolled in the department's alternative education programs a chance to participate in music, dance and acting under ... Read More

Essay contest winner with two board members and guests

OCDE students reflect on sacrifice, gratitude in Memorial Day essay contest

Ian Hanigan

May 10, 2021

When he was younger, Vincent Wilson would spend Memorial Day listening to stories from his great-grandfather and his great-uncle about their World War II service. Years later, the day would be spent in remembra... Read More

Foothill High students create posters to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Ian Hanigan

May 8, 2021

A student group from Foothill High School has created a series of ten stylized posters in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, each commemorating an important historical figure with ... Read More

Weekly roundup: Artists of the Year announced, OC student accepted to 16 elite colleges, and more

Ian Hanigan

May 7, 2021

The Orange County Register announced its 2021 Artists of the Year in seven visual and performing arts categories. Announced May 2, the Orange County Artists of the Year are: Dance: Shreya Patel, Troy Hi... Read More

Irvine teacher a finalist in presidential awards program honoring STEM educators

Ian Hanigan

May 6, 2021

A math teacher from Woodbridge High School in Irvine is in the running for what's billed as the highest level of national recognition for science, technology, engineering and math educators. Kristie Donavan,... Read More

OC campuses are ranked among the ‘Best High Schools’ in latest U.S. News rundown

Ian Hanigan

May 5, 2021

U.S. News & World Report has ranked nearly 18,000 public high schools based on their state assessments and how well they prepare students for college. Once again, a number of Orange County campuses can be f... Read More

VIDEO: PAL programs and advisors earn honors for engaging students, supporting schools during pandemic

Ian Hanigan

May 4, 2021

Ten Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) programs and more than a dozen advisors have been recognized for their efforts to stay connected and support their schools despite the challenges of the past year. Admini... Read More

5 questions (and answers) about ethnic studies

Staff reports

May 3, 2021

In March, the State Board of Education unanimously approved the first model ethnic studies curriculum for California’s high schools. Focusing primarily on the often-underrepresented contributions and struggl... Read More

COVID-19 update: Despite CDC announcement, California has yet to change its mask requirements

Meet Orange County’s Classified School Employees of the Year for 2021

Mijares: Orange County’s classified employees go above and beyond to support student success

Weekly roundup: Estancia High engineering students take top honors at local competition; governor’s budget proposes significant funding for education; and more

Virtual symposium addresses the challenges, accomplishments and resiliency of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across Orange County

On National School Nurse Day, here are 4 things you might not know about school nurses

Outstanding arts educators to be honored at annual OCMAA awards ceremony

VIDEO: Summer at the Center arts program adapts to a virtual format

OCDE students reflect on sacrifice, gratitude in Memorial Day essay contest

Foothill High students create posters to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Weekly roundup: Artists of the Year announced, OC student accepted to 16 elite colleges, and more

Irvine teacher a finalist in presidential awards program honoring STEM educators

OC campuses are ranked among the ‘Best High Schools’ in latest U.S. News rundown

VIDEO: PAL programs and advisors earn honors for engaging students, supporting schools during pandemic

5 questions (and answers) about ethnic studies

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