Arts – OCDE Newsroom

COVID-19 update: State eases face covering rules, but for now they’re still required inside schools

June 9, 2021

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

Weekly roundup: Top scholars from the class of 2021, a community’s search for a kidney donor, and more

Ian Hanigan

June 4, 2021

One student with a 4.7 grade-point average is headed to USC with the goal of becoming a pediatrician. Another student with a GPA of 4.8 will major in creative writing at Chapman University and has dreams of wri... Read More

OCArts4All Showcase puts student art on display throughout Orange County

Nichole Pichardo

May 21, 2021

Over 1,200 pieces of student art are currently on display — both virtually and in person — as part of the 2021 OCArts4All Art Showcase, presented by OCDE’s Visual and Performing Arts team. Over 400 pieces o... 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

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

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

Weekly roundup: Artist of the Year semifinalists announced, teacher scores on ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ and more

Ian Hanigan

April 30, 2021

In partnership with OCDE, the Orange County Register has announced 105 semifinalists in its annual Artist of the Year program. A panel of visual and performing arts teachers was tasked with evaluating the wo... Read More

VIDEO: OCDE announces the 2022 Orange County Teachers of the Year

Ian Hanigan

April 29, 2021

Six educators who enlightened, encouraged and uplifted students during one of the most challenging years in a century learned Thursday that they’re the 2022 Orange County Teachers of the Year. For the se... Read More

COVID-19 update: State eases face covering rules, but for now they’re still required inside schools

Weekly roundup: Top scholars from the class of 2021, a community’s search for a kidney donor, and more

OCArts4All Showcase puts student art on display throughout Orange County

Outstanding arts educators to be honored at annual OCMAA awards ceremony

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

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

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

Weekly roundup: Artist of the Year semifinalists announced, teacher scores on ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ and more

VIDEO: OCDE announces the 2022 Orange County Teachers of the Year

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