Yard signs sprout overnight to celebrate OC’s 2024 California Distinguished Schools Ian Hanigan March 15, 2024More than two dozen volunteers from the Orange County Department of Education recently added a little extra landscaping flair to...
Q&A: Understanding California’s budget and its impact on schools Ian Hanigan February 26, 2024In January, Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his budget proposal for the next fiscal year, addressing a projected $37 billion shortfall. ...
WATCH: Golden View Elementary celebrates civic engagement, farm stewardship at Environmental Showcase Ian Hanigan February 6, 2024Golden View Elementary School recently hosted its annual Environmental Showcase, offering families a unique opportunity to explore the campus, tour...
WATCH: Students drive innovation at Hydrogen Grand Prix in Westminster Ian Hanigan January 30, 2024Over the weekend, Westminster High School became a hub of automotive innovation as it hosted the Hydrogen Grand Prix, with students...
COVID-19 update: California updates guidance for isolation and testing Staff reports January 10, 2024OCDE continues to track the latest developments related to COVID-19 while following guidance from the California Department of Public Health...
Weekly roundup: Local teachers are among OC Register’s 125 most influential, students spread acts of kindness, and more Madeline Gray January 5, 2024Two impactful OC educators and four student leaders were hand-picked for the Orange County Register’s 125 most influential people list...
OC fire updates and school closures: 2023 Staff reports December 15, 2023Below is a running digest on Orange County fires and school closures. For official information on local fires, evacuations and...
Weekly roundup: Garden Grove campus celebrates National Blue Ribbon honor, OCDE launches Universal PreKindergarten survey, and more Madeline Gray December 8, 2023On Monday, Dec. 4, Cook Elementary School students and staff celebrated being named one of six 2023 National Blue Ribbon...
OCDE positioned for fiscal stability as California faces economic challenges Ian Hanigan December 6, 2023California’s economy is in the midst of a downturn, with revenue declines expected to reduce the amount of funding for...
How to help children cope with tragic events Staff reports October 11, 2023Whenever there’s a high-profile trauma, whether it’s an act of terrorism or a destructive hurricane, it’s important to remember that...
