WATCH: Tributes pour in to honor Dr. Mijares’ 12 years as county superintendent Staff reports July 3, 2024“Kindness is a virtue that powerfully manifests character, and character defines who you are.” — Dr. Al Mijares, Orange County superintendent...
Educators and law enforcement to convene in OC for 15th annual Safe Schools Conference Staff reports July 2, 2024Continuing a united effort to bolster school safety, more than 500 professionals from education and law enforcement will gather for...
OCDE invites community to shape future website with survey input Staff reports March 27, 2024The Orange County Department of Education is inviting you to take a brief survey that will help shape its new...
COVID-19 update: California updates guidance for isolation and testing Staff reports January 10, 2024OCDE continues to track the latest developments related to COVID-19 while following guidance from the California Department of Public Health...
College and Career Ready: Sophomore Ryan Honary pursues AI-powered solution to wildfires Staff reports January 9, 2024Meet Ryan Honary, a sophomore at Newport Harbor High School. He’s created a company dedicated to early wildfire detection using...
2023 in Review: A look back at some of the OCDE Newsroom’s most notable stories Staff reports December 29, 2023With 2023 coming to a close, the OCDE Newsroom looks back on a year filled with innovative educational practices and...
OC fire update: Last two Tustin campuses set to reopen after hangar fire closures Staff reports December 15, 2023Below is a running digest on Orange County fires and school closures. For official information on local fires, evacuations and...
How to help children cope with tragic events Staff reports October 11, 2023Whenever there’s a high-profile trauma, whether it’s an act of terrorism or a destructive hurricane, it’s important to remember that...
OCDE deputy superintendent issues statement on shooting at Cook’s Corner Staff reports August 24, 2023OCDE Deputy Superintendent Dr. Ramon Miramontes issued the following statement on Thursday in response to the fatal shooting at Cook’s...
VIDEO: Nearly 3,400 educators gather in Orange County for sixth annual MTSS conference Staff reports July 18, 2023The sixth annual California MTSS Professional Learning Institute kicked off on Tuesday, July 18, bringing 3,400 educational leaders from across...