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Academic event season has arrived, and we’ve compiled a list of important dates

January 14, 2020

Esperanza High students compete in the Super Quiz Relay event in front of a live audience during the 2019 Academic Decathlon. This year's Academic Decathlon kicks off Jan. 25. January arguably marked the st... Read More

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Forum on preventing hate incidents in schools spurs conversations about tolerance

Fermin Leal

January 8, 2020

Incidents of bullying, violence, discrimination and other hate-related cases have spread across schools nationally, including those in Orange County. So it's become increasingly important for educators to wo... Read More

Poet Laureate to speak in OC as part of Creative Edge Lecture series

Ian Hanigan

January 7, 2020

Author and performer Joy Harjo, who was recently named the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States, has been announced as the featured speaker at next month's 11th annual Creative Edge Lecture. Harjo’s prese... Read More

county superintendent hugs a teacher of the year

Year in review: 10 notable OCDE Newsroom stories from 2019

Fermin Leal

December 26, 2019

Now that the year is nearly over, it's time to look back on the most read and most notable OCDE Newsroom posts for 2019. They included articles that celebrated kindness and academic achievement, along with thos... Read More

How to help children cope with national tragedies

Staff reports

November 15, 2019

Whenever there's a national tragedy, whether it’s a hurricane or an act of terrorism, it’s important to remember that kids may be experiencing increased levels of stress or anxiety. Even if they’re not perso... Read More

boy holds up hand in photo illustration about census

2020 Census: OCDE kicks off countywide awareness campaign

Fermin Leal

November 14, 2019

OCDE is launching a new social media campaign to raise awareness about the upcoming U.S. Census count for local communities. The department will use its Facebook, Instagram and Twitter platforms to share one... Read More

OC campuses named America’s Best STEM High Schools by Newsweek

Ian Hanigan

November 13, 2019

Seven Orange County campuses have earned a place among the top 500 in Newsweek magazine's ranking of America's Best STEM High Schools. Troy High School from the Fullerton Joint Union High School District lea... Read More

Weekly roundup: Tustin High tech academy leader spotlighted, six OC schools win Blue Ribbons, and more

Fermin Leal

September 27, 2019

Teacher Ed Hernandez has been compared to a real-life Tony Stark for his work heading the award-winning T-Tech Academy at Tustin High School. Hernandez was profiled recently by Fox 11 News. The segment inclu... Read More

6 Orange County schools win 2019 National Blue Ribbon

Fermin Leal

September 26, 2019

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded six Orange County public schools 2019 Blue Ribbons, the nation’s top honor for individual campuses based on academic achievement. The recipients are Acacia Elemen... Read More

How much do you know about vaping?

Ian Hanigan

August 27, 2019

In presentations to educators and parents, OCDE Prevention Coordinator Stephan Lambert displays some of the electronic cigarettes and vaping devices that have been confiscated at schools. The lineup of th... Read More

Academic event season has arrived, and we’ve compiled a list of important dates

Forum on preventing hate incidents in schools spurs conversations about tolerance

Poet Laureate to speak in OC as part of Creative Edge Lecture series

Year in review: 10 notable OCDE Newsroom stories from 2019

How to help children cope with national tragedies

2020 Census: OCDE kicks off countywide awareness campaign

OC campuses named America’s Best STEM High Schools by Newsweek

Weekly roundup: Tustin High tech academy leader spotlighted, six OC schools win Blue Ribbons, and more

6 Orange County schools win 2019 National Blue Ribbon

How much do you know about vaping?

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