That’s a wrap: A look back at the top OCDE Newsroom stories of 2024 Ian Hanigan December 26, 2024From welcoming new leadership and integrating artificial intelligence to honoring outstanding educators and celebrating five decades of environmental education, 2024...
5-3-1 Strategic Plan adds up to OCDE’s path forward Stefan Bean December 11, 2024The holiday season is a natural time for reflection. For organizations like ours, it’s a chance to assess progress, refine...
A few tips to ensure kids (and grown-ups) have a safe Halloween night Ian Hanigan October 28, 2024Here at the OCDE Boos-room, we like our Halloweens spooky, but we’re also pretty big on safety. So we decided...
Here’s the story behind Red Ribbon Week, which continues through Oct. 31 Ian Hanigan October 22, 2024The Orange County Department of Education has updated its online toolkit to support schools that plan on hosting activities tied...
OC fire update: Robinson and Trabuco elementary schools reopen Tuesday as evacuation orders are lifted Staff reports September 16, 2024Below is a running digest on Orange County fires and school closures. For official information on local fires, evacuations and...
Six Orange County campuses recently named among America’s Healthiest Schools Madeline Gray September 16, 2024Six Orange County schools were recognized for their dedication to advancing the health of students, staff and families — earning...
Fullerton Union students tackle menstrual stigma and poverty locally and globally through Period Club Vicky Nguyen September 5, 2024From Fullerton Joint Union High School District to the Maasai Mara tribe in Kenya, the student-led Period Club at Fullerton...
Excessive heat warning issued for Southern California Ian Hanigan September 4, 2024With extreme temperatures expected this week, the National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Orange County and...
WATCH: OCDE Mental Health Summit doubles attendance from previous year Ian Hanigan August 26, 2024The Orange County Department of Education hosted its second annual Mental Health Summit at the Hilton Orange County on Thursday,...
CalOptima, OCDE equip students for success at Back to School Health and Wellness Fair Nathaniel Martinez August 7, 2024CalOptima, in partnership with OCDE, recently hosted its annual Back-to-School Health and Wellness Fair at Columbus Tustin Park to provide...