Weekly roundup: Innovative graduation ceremonies, a virtual prom, school reopening plans, and more Ian Hanigan May 29, 2020With light shows, car parades and special gifts, school districts throughout Orange County are taking innovative approaches to high school...
After making a Minecraft version of their school, Trabuco Hills High students are throwing a virtual prom Ian Hanigan May 28, 2020When their school’s senior prom was canceled because of a pandemic, a pair of brothers from Trabuco Hills High School...
Santa Ana Unified has served more than 1 million student meals since closures Ian Hanigan May 15, 2020The Santa Ana Unified School District reached a milestone this week by serving its one millionth grab-and-go meal since closing...
Anaheim Union High School District plans to open a virtual academy in 2020-21 Ian Hanigan May 8, 2020Adding a new option for distance learning in the COVID-19 era, the Anaheim Union High School District has announced plans...
Mijares: OC teachers are modeling the traits we hope to instill in students Al Mijares May 4, 2020This is not what most teachers had in mind when they earned their teaching credentials. Many surely imagined planning lessons,...
Newport-Mesa’s TeWinkle Middle School uses distance learning to showcase living history Ian Hanigan April 30, 2020The Newport-Mesa Unified School District recently shared this story about a pair of teachers bringing history to life by virtually...
Video Tips for Teachers: Ditch the glares with this homemade sunshade Greg Lammers April 21, 2020As educators across the state embrace distance learning, we thought some helpful video tips might be in order. OCDE’s Media...
VIDEO: County Supt. Al Mijares offers words of encouragement to parents, teachers and staff Ian Hanigan April 17, 2020With a month of distance learning in the books, Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares offered some words of encouragement for...
Timeline: One month of distance learning, grab-and-go meals, and other adjustments for OC schools Fermin Leal April 13, 2020It’s been one month since Orange County school district leaders announced the closure of all campuses to students as a...
VIDEO: OCDE curates distance learning resources for educators, counselors and families Ian Hanigan April 10, 2020As school districts across Orange County pivot to distance learning models in real time, OCDE’s Educational Services division has developed...