‘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...
Weekly roundup: OCDE educator talks distance learning; the latest on elementary waivers, and more Ian Hanigan August 14, 2020An ABC7 News crew recently paid a visit to OCDE’s Pacific Coast High School to talk to Principal Machele Kilgore...
Weekly roundup: Local thrift shop provides scholarships to high school seniors, elementary school waiver guidance, and more Nichole Pichardo August 7, 2020As a way to give back to the community and give a much needed boost to the class of 2020,...
State department of education announces new partnership to connect students in need Nichole Pichardo August 5, 2020The state superintendent of public instruction on Wednesday announced a new collaboration with Apple and T-Mobile to provide internet-enabled iPads...
5 skills that can help students successfully navigate distance learning Ian Hanigan August 5, 2020Machele Kilgore knows a thing or two about distance learning. Along with leading OCDE’s Community Home Education Program, which provides...
California Department of Education shares FAQs on distance learning Ian Hanigan August 3, 2020When should distance learning be offered? What defines in-person instruction? And what’s the difference between daily live interaction and daily...
Weekly roundup: Volunteer tutors in OC go virtual, closing the digital divide, and more Ian Hanigan July 24, 2020Young Leaders of Orange County (YLOC) is a group that was established in 2011, comprising mostly high school volunteers who...
Weekly roundup: Irvine teacher makes distance learning fun; CA schools will start school year with distance learning, and more Nichole Pichardo July 17, 2020An Irvine teacher proves that while distance learning isn’t a replacement for in-person learning, that doesn’t mean it can’t be...
Governor’s new mandate means OC schools will likely start 2020-21 with distance learning Staff reports July 17, 2020Orange County schools, along with campuses in 32 other counties on California’s COVID-19 watch list, can expect to start the...
