California Department of Education publishes guidance for reopening campuses Ian Hanigan June 8, 2020State Superintendent Tony Thurmond on Monday unveiled the California Department of Education’s highly anticipated guidance for reopening campuses, recommending face...
Mijares: We must unite and create the change we want to see Al Mijares June 3, 2020Like so many of you, I have spent the last few days anguishing, ruminating, scrutinizing and judging. I have been...
OCDE forms youth council to tackle substance abuse and promote mental health Ian Hanigan June 3, 2020OCDE’s Friday Night Live program has launched a student advisory group to help drive countywide substance abuse prevention efforts and...
VIDEO: Surprise! Six exemplary educators learn they’re OC’s Teachers of the Year Ian Hanigan May 22, 2020This year’s Orange County Teacher of the Year announcements looked a bit different. Conspicuously missing was the big yellow bus,...
OC students selected to exhibit scientific research at international STEM event Ian Hanigan May 19, 2020Four high schoolers from Orange County are showcasing their scientific research and innovations in a virtual exhibit hall during this...
Santa Ana High valedictorian speaks for the class of 2020 at ‘Graduate Together’ event Ian Hanigan May 18, 2020If you caught the star-studded “Graduate Together” event that streamed live and aired over four networks this weekend, you know...
Meet Orange County’s Classified School Employees of the Year for 2020 Ian Hanigan May 18, 2020OCDE has announced Orange County’s top classified school employees for 2020. Six county finalists were selected from a pool of...
Student filmmakers honored in contest that highlights mental health, suicide prevention Ian Hanigan May 13, 2020Dozens of mental health videos produced by students from Orange County schools have earned regional honors in the Directing Change...
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,...
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...
