VIDEO: Inside the Outdoors summer camps nurture a natural curiosity — and kindness Ian Hanigan August 7, 2019Did you know OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors environmental education program offers summer camps? From late June through early August, ITO...
Educators, law enforcement officials gather in OC for school safety conference Ian Hanigan July 18, 2019More than 500 educators, school workers and law enforcement representatives convened in Orange County this week for the 10th annual...
Mijares: Educators must be change-agents, advocates for vulnerable student populations Al Mijares June 26, 2019Interventions for many students have historically taken the form of punitive measures, including suspensions or expulsions. But today’s educators recognize...
Weekly roundup: Air Force dad surprises daughter at school, preview offered of Mendez v. Westminster memorial, and more Fermin Leal May 31, 2019U.S. Air Force Sgt. Jason Reed paid a surprise visit to his daughter’s kindergarten class on Thursday. It was the...
Coalition of OC districts and partners unites to boost career education Ian Hanigan May 22, 2019An OCDE-led coalition of Orange County school districts, community colleges and ROPs has secured a sweeping round of new funding...
Weekly roundup: Students use solar power in competition, governor’s budget seeks tech upgrades, and more Fermin Leal May 17, 2019Students from four Orange County high school teams will compete in the 2019 Solar Cup this weekend at Lake Skinner in...
Surprise! OCDE announces the 2020 Orange County Teachers of the Year Staff reports May 1, 2019Who are the 2020 Orange County Teachers of the Year? You’re about to find out. And so are they. Over...
Civic Learning Partnership seeks to expand students’ Constitutional knowledge, civic engagement Ian Hanigan April 15, 2019Joshua Suh of Cypress High School talked about studying the effects of eutrophication on waterways as part of a civic...
OCDE website offers educators a one-stop shop for workshops, trainings and more Ian Hanigan March 21, 2019Are you a local educator looking for professional development opportunities? You might want to bookmark this site: www.ocde.us/PLO The Orange...
Three-day educational institute hosted by OCDE and partners will emphasize excellence, equity and access Ian Hanigan March 11, 2019Sharing practices that support the academic, behavioral and social-emotional success of all students will be the focus of a three-day educational...