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Red Ribbon Week: OCDE unveils virtual toolkit with activities and resources

October 22, 2020

The Orange County Department of Education has put together a toolkit to help schools host virtual events aligned with Red Ribbon Week, which starts Sunday and continues through Oct. 31. Formally established... Read More

Student contest aims to promote kindness and inclusivity — especially during the pandemic

Ian Hanigan

October 21, 2020

The Orange County Human Relations Commission is encouraging students to help create inspiring campaigns to curb hateful vibes and wrongful bias during the pandemic. Seven local middle and high school student... Read More

OCDE staff unite to raise awareness about bullying prevention

Nichole Pichardo

October 21, 2020

In light of National Bullying Prevention month, OCDE today joins millions of people from across the country to celebrate Unity Day. OCDE's Bullying Prevention Team are spreading a message of unity, even as ... Read More

Medical professional working on computer

OCDE partners with OC Health Care Agency to offer after-hours nursing support for schools

Ian Hanigan

October 20, 2020

As more campuses resume on-site instruction, OCDE has partnered with the OC Health Care Agency to hire a team of qualified nurses who will be on-call outside of regular business hours to assist schools with iso... Read More

5 facts to make you more ACEs aware

Nichole Pichardo

October 19, 2020

An acronym that has been used by healthcare professionals for decades has recently become a common term for educators who are observing an uptick in student stress, anxiety and other extreme barriers to learnin... Read More

Weekly roundup: Project Hope Alliance, Mendez virtual groundbreaking, tutors in demand, and more

Ian Hanigan

October 16, 2020

Since March, Project Hope Alliance has put Chromebooks and WiFi hotspots in the hands of about 850 schoolchildren who are homeless and engaged in distance learning. Many are living in local motels — a fact that... Read More

OCDE’s ACCESS program hosts outdoor back to school night

Nichole Pichardo

October 15, 2020

Staff members from OCDE’s ACCESS program, in partnership with Mariners Church, hosted a one-of-a-kind back to school night this week. With social distancing and other safety measures in place, local families... Read More

COVID-19 update: Health officials invite public to share their views on a potential vaccine

Staff reports

October 13, 2020

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

Aerial view of Mendez park location with overlay

WATCH: OC leaders break ground on park and memorial honoring landmark civil rights case

Staff reports

October 13, 2020

Welcome to the official groundbreaking for Mendez Tribute Memorial Park, brought to you by the City of Westminster and the Orange County Department of Education. While this was originally intended to be an i... Read More

Mijares: Public space honoring Mendez v. Westminster will bring communities together

Al Mijares

October 11, 2020

The case of Mendez v. Westminster broke new ground not just for Orange County, but for our entire nation. Now, more than 70 years later, the Orange County Department of Education and the City of Westminster ... Read More

Here’s the latest on local wildfires and school closures

Health Care Agency launches mask messaging contest for students

OCDE’s alternative ed division focuses on empowering students, families during day of professional development

Weekly roundup: Student filmmakers honored for promoting social justice, revised school reopening timelines, and more

Drive-through school supply giveaway serves local families and students in need

Red Ribbon Week: OCDE unveils virtual toolkit with activities and resources

Student contest aims to promote kindness and inclusivity — especially during the pandemic

OCDE staff unite to raise awareness about bullying prevention

OCDE partners with OC Health Care Agency to offer after-hours nursing support for schools

5 facts to make you more ACEs aware

Weekly roundup: Project Hope Alliance, Mendez virtual groundbreaking, tutors in demand, and more

OCDE’s ACCESS program hosts outdoor back to school night

COVID-19 update: Health officials invite public to share their views on a potential vaccine

WATCH: OC leaders break ground on park and memorial honoring landmark civil rights case

Mijares: Public space honoring Mendez v. Westminster will bring communities together

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