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Weekly roundup: New state guidance for high school sports, vaccine shipping delays, and more

February 19, 2021

The California Department of Public Health on Friday released new updates to its guidance for youth and high school sports, allowing play to resume across many parts of California if certain health and safety p... Read More

Irvine’s University High School wins its first Orange County Academic Decathlon

Ian Hanigan

February 17, 2021

Orange County has a new Academic Decathlon champion — and the makings of a crosstown rivalry. Irvine’s University High School earned top honors and an automatic bid to the California Academic Decathlon after... Read More

OC Zoo lends a helping hand, and a few furry friends, to Inside the Outdoors

Nichole Pichardo

February 16, 2021

Months after the devastating Bond Fire claimed the home of OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors program, kindness continues to pour in from the Orange County community. As we've noted, the Bond Fire arrived with a spe... Read More

OCDE seeks nominees for annual music and arts administrator awards

Nichole Pichardo

February 15, 2021

The Orange County Department of Education is currently seeking nominations for the Orange County Music and Arts Administrators — or OCMAA — awards. The annual event celebrates local leaders who’ve gone above an... Read More

Weekly roundup: OCDE and partners unveil mental health toolbox, teacher pens acclaimed novel, and more

Ian Hanigan

February 12, 2021

Seeking to buffer some of the pandemic's impact on children and teens, the Orange County Department of Education has collaborated with CHOC and the nonprofit Western Youth Services to develop a new online toolb... Read More

Students participate virtually in National History Day-Orange County competition

Ian Hanigan

February 11, 2021

More than 200 young historians representing 25 schools will once again showcase their original websites, papers, documentaries, performances and exhibits at the National History Day-Orange County competition ho... Read More

#Kindness1Billion: Newhope Elementary student’s Make-A-Wish request is loud and clear

Ian Hanigan

February 9, 2021

Vivian Nguyen could have asked for virtually anything. But the Newhope Elementary School fifth-grader used her wish to help others. Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Vivian, 10, recently requested a new so... Read More

OCArts4All now accepting submissions for county-wide virtual showcase

Nichole Pichardo

February 8, 2021

The Orange County Department of Education is inviting teachers from public, private, charter and home schools from around the county to submit original artwork for an opportunity to be displayed at the OCArts4A... Read More

Weekly roundup: Cross country resumes, Huntington Beach students return to campuses, and more

Nichole Pichardo

February 5, 2021

Although the CIF Southern Section made a decision to cancel fall sports championships, cross country recently received the green light from the state to compete. When Governor Gavin Newsom lifted the reg... Read More

OCDE unveils resources to help educators teach about airborne illnesses, vaccines

Ian Hanigan

February 4, 2021

OCDE has partnered with the Orange County Health Care Agency to produce a series of mini-lessons, activities and informational handouts on COVID-19 and the new vaccines intended to curb the pandemic. The mat... Read More

Weekly roundup: Tustin USD teacher creates unique reading experience; vaccines for educators; and more

Black History Month forum addresses experiences and strategies for ensuring equity and inclusion

COVID-19 update: Orange County outdoor, high-contact school sports cleared to resume

All OC school employees will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting March 1

You’re invited: Black History Month virtual forum will examine equity, opportunity and inclusion

Weekly roundup: New state guidance for high school sports, vaccine shipping delays, and more

Irvine’s University High School wins its first Orange County Academic Decathlon

OC Zoo lends a helping hand, and a few furry friends, to Inside the Outdoors

OCDE seeks nominees for annual music and arts administrator awards

Weekly roundup: OCDE and partners unveil mental health toolbox, teacher pens acclaimed novel, and more

Students participate virtually in National History Day-Orange County competition

#Kindness1Billion: Newhope Elementary student’s Make-A-Wish request is loud and clear

OCArts4All now accepting submissions for county-wide virtual showcase

Weekly roundup: Cross country resumes, Huntington Beach students return to campuses, and more

OCDE unveils resources to help educators teach about airborne illnesses, vaccines

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