WATCH: OCDE’s Connections launches first of its kind DHH with disabilities program Nathaniel Martinez January 29, 2025For decades, the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) has served both students who are deaf or hard of hearing...
Orange County schools mark Lunar New Year with cultural celebrations Vicky Nguyen January 29, 2025With the Year of the Snake beginning Wednesday, Jan. 29, schools across Orange County are celebrating Lunar New Year with...
Weekly roundup: Los Alamitos High organizes donations for students affected by Eaton fire, Fullerton colleges honored for civic participation, and more Madeline Gray January 17, 2025Since igniting on Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Eaton fire in Altadena has destroyed thousands of structures and displaced tens of...
What the governor’s latest spending plan means for OC schools and communities Ian Hanigan January 14, 2025California began 2025 in a stronger fiscal position than it has in recent years, but challenges remain for school districts...
The academic event season has arrived. Key dates to know in 2025. Vicky Nguyen January 13, 2025The new year brings the excitement of academic competitions, where students can dive into challenges that test their knowledge of...
Educators invited to explore Hmong history and culture at upcoming conferences Vicky Nguyen January 7, 2025K-12 educators from across California are invited to two conferences in February and May to learn about a new model...
That’s a wrap: A look back at the top OCDE Newsroom stories of 2024 Ian Hanigan December 26, 2024From welcoming new leadership and integrating artificial intelligence to honoring outstanding educators and celebrating five decades of environmental education, 2024...
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...
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...
