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...
Educators and advocates to be honored at 2025 Orange County Music and Arts Administrator Awards Vicky Nguyen December 2, 2024Teachers and administrators who empower students to be creative and work toward unlocking their potential through arts education will be...
OC graduation rates, chronic absenteeism trends show positive momentum Ian Hanigan November 25, 2024Last week, state education officials rolled out the 2024 California School Dashboard, featuring color-coded gauges and other visuals to show...
