OC schools give back to their communities for the holidays Nathaniel Martinez December 23, 2024What better way to kick off the holiday season than by spreading holiday cheer? Students, teachers and district staff across...
Weekly roundup: Edison High football named first-time state champs, Anaheim students receive new bikes and toys, and more Madeline Gray December 20, 2024Just before heading into winter recess, the Edison High School football team made history by claiming the program’s first-ever state...
Five things to know about OCDE’s Business Services division and payroll operations Vicky Nguyen December 17, 2024The Orange County Department of Education plays a vital role in supporting payroll operations for school districts and community colleges...
Annual book drive honors Anaheim principal’s daughter and supports literacy Vicky Nguyen December 17, 2024Ponderosa Elementary in the Anaheim Elementary School District recently hosted the 12th annual book distribution — an event held in...
Christmas comes early for nearly 400 Garden Grove kindergartners at Pacifica High’s Adopt-A-Child event Ian Hanigan December 12, 2024It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas for nearly 400 kindergartners in the Garden Grove Unified School District,...
Alumni return to University High’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program to share career journeys Nathaniel Martinez December 12, 2024For some students, including those with disabilities, a bright future can often feel difficult to imagine. That’s why the Connections...
5-3-1 Strategic Plan adds up to OCDE’s path forward Stefan Bean December 11, 2024The holiday season is a natural time for reflection. For organizations like ours, it’s a chance to assess progress, refine...
Weekly roundup: OCDE hosts 140 community members at K-16 career education exhibition, Fullerton College launches drone technology program, and more Madeline Gray December 6, 2024More than 140 community members, educators and students gathered on Tuesday, Dec. 2 for the K-16 Collaborative Engagement Exhibition. Hosted...
Orange County education programs shine with 12 Golden Bell Awards Nathaniel Martinez December 6, 2024The California School Boards Association has awarded the Orange County Department of Education and 11 local school districts with Golden...
OC STEM Initiative honors local educators for excellence in STEM education Nathaniel Martinez December 5, 2024The OC STEM Initiative, a longtime partner of OCDE, recently recognized 12 educators through its Cox Communications-sponsored Outstanding STEM Educators...
