Weekly roundup: A look at school reopening timelines, restoring a historic landmark, and more Ian Hanigan September 11, 2020There were quite a few stories this week about school reopening timelines. We’ll start with the Los Alamitos Unified School...
OCDE is supporting local mental health needs through distance learning and beyond Ian Hanigan September 9, 2020When schools closed to students in mid-March, OCDE’s educational and technology teams quickly positioned themselves as a resource, partnering with...
OC students embrace an untraditional start to the 2020-21 school year Nichole Pichardo September 2, 2020Going back to school may look a little untraditional this year, but that has not stopped Orange County students, staff,...
5 best practices to keep virtual classrooms safe from unwanted attendees Nichole Pichardo September 1, 2020While many districts across Orange County are preparing for the safe reopening of schools, distance learning and virtual classrooms are...
California says OC campuses should be eligible to reopen to students on Sept. 22 Staff reports August 31, 2020The California Department of Public Health has reviewed Orange County’s COVID-19 data and determined it will be necessary to wait...
OCDE makes plans for virtual academic competitions Ian Hanigan August 31, 2020Like pretty much everything else, academic event season will look a little different this school year. Even as campuses are...
Weekly roundup: Football practice resumes, concerns about vaccination rates, and more Ian Hanigan August 28, 2020The Beckman High football team was eager to finally participate in its first football practice of the season — even...
Mijares: As OC exits the COVID-19 watch list, health officials keep an eye on local hotspots Al Mijares August 25, 2020With the number of new COVID-19 cases declining, and a relatively low testing positivity rate, Orange County has made its...
‘Schools on the Frontlines’ podcast features OC Superintendent Al Mijares Ian Hanigan August 20, 2020In a new podcast out this week, Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares talks about decision-making and leadership during the pandemic...
Districts must show how they’re addressing learning gaps with new plan Ian Hanigan August 19, 2020This year, school districts won’t be expected to produce those long-range planning guides tied to budget projections, otherwise known as...
