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Weekly roundup: Anaheim Union announces artificial intelligence internship, students return to community college campuses, and more

July 30, 2021

The Anaheim Union High School District says it's partnered with an Irvine-based technology firm to launch a new artificial intelligence internship program. According to a joint news release, the collaboratio... Read More

COVID-19 update: California urges fully vaccinated people to wear masks in indoor public spaces

Staff reports

July 28, 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

Tustin Unified superintendent announces retirement after more than 35 years in education

Ian Hanigan

July 27, 2021

Dr. Gregory A. Franklin, who has been superintendent of the Tustin Unified School District for the last decade, announced Tuesday that he'll retire on Dec. 31, capping a career in education that has spanned mor... Read More

Anaheim Elementary unveils new electric school buses for 2021-22

Ian Hanigan

July 26, 2021

The Anaheim Elementary School District showcased some its new electric buses on Friday, July 16. The clean-energy vehicles were funded by a California Energy Commission grant. A fleet of clean-energy electr... Read More

Weekly roundup: All California students now qualify for free school meals, educators gather for MTSS conference, and more

Ian Hanigan

July 23, 2021

Starting this year, every public school student in Orange County will have the option to get meals at school for free, regardless of their family's income. In fact, free meals will be available to all 6.2 mi... Read More

5 takeaways from the education trailer bill approved by the California Legislature

Ian Hanigan

July 8, 2021

Following the passage of a state budget that provides record funding for public education and expands transitional kindergarten, California lawmakers on Thursday approved an education budget trailer bill that f... Read More

Irvine teacher a finalist in presidential awards program honoring STEM educators

Ian Hanigan

May 6, 2021

A math teacher from Woodbridge High School in Irvine is in the running for what's billed as the highest level of national recognition for science, technology, engineering and math educators. Kristie Donavan,... 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

Weekly roundup: Anaheim Union announces artificial intelligence internship, students return to community college campuses, and more

COVID-19 update: California urges fully vaccinated people to wear masks in indoor public spaces

Tustin Unified superintendent announces retirement after more than 35 years in education

Anaheim Elementary unveils new electric school buses for 2021-22

Weekly roundup: All California students now qualify for free school meals, educators gather for MTSS conference, and more

5 takeaways from the education trailer bill approved by the California Legislature

Irvine teacher a finalist in presidential awards program honoring STEM educators

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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