Irvine’s Woodbridge High wins fifth OC Academic Decathlon in six years Ian Hanigan February 16, 2022For the fifth time in six years, Woodbridge High School in Irvine has won the Orange County Academic Decathlon. The...
OCDE and Vanguard University to cohost conference on human trafficking, state of children in OC Ian Hanigan February 9, 2022Vanguard University is partnering with the Orange County Department of Education to present a two-day hybrid conference on human trafficking...
Weekly roundup: A mariachi band’s Helpful Honda surprise, vaccine mandate protests, and more Ian Hanigan October 22, 2021A mariachi band from Godinez Fundamental High School in Santa Ana recently received some unexpected kindness from the SoCal Helpful...
OCDE conference focuses on strengthening school interpretation and translation services Ian Hanigan September 9, 2021There’s still time for educators, parents and community members to register for a month-long virtual conference aimed at enhancing school-based...
‘With Liberty and Justice for All’: OC forum examines ethnic studies and state’s model curriculum (VIDEO) Ian Hanigan July 23, 2021A panel of eight academic experts shared their insight on ethnic studies and California’s recently adopted model curriculum Wednesday during...
Weekly roundup: Top scholars from the class of 2021, a community’s search for a kidney donor, and more Ian Hanigan June 4, 2021One student with a 4.7 grade-point average is headed to USC with the goal of becoming a pediatrician. Another student...
VIDEO: OCDE announces the 2022 Orange County Teachers of the Year Ian Hanigan April 29, 2021Six educators who enlightened, encouraged and uplifted students during one of the most challenging years in a century learned Thursday...
Black History Month virtual forum will examine equity, opportunity and inclusion Ian Hanigan February 21, 2021Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares will host a virtual forum this Thursday, Feb. 25 in recognition of Black History...
OCDE unveils resources to help educators teach about airborne illnesses, vaccines Ian Hanigan February 4, 2021OCDE has partnered with the Orange County Health Care Agency to produce a series of mini-lessons, activities and informational handouts...
COVID-19 updates from 2021 Staff reports January 29, 2021Below is our running COVID-19 digest for 2021, with older stories posted at the bottom of the page. For the...