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Weekly roundup: Santa Ana Unified forms new academy, air quality testing in Huntington Beach, and more

July 19, 2019

The Santa Ana Unified School District announced this week that it has combined the Romero Cruz Elementary and Spurgeon Intermediate school communities into a single academy intended to expand educational opport... Read More

Screen time for kids: How soon and how much?

Ian Hanigan

July 3, 2019

Recent news reports have had a lot to say about screen time for kids. The interest is understandable. Because digital media has ramped up so quickly and become so ubiquitous, there are a lot of unresolved qu... Read More

Mijares: Educators must be change-agents, advocates for vulnerable student populations

Al Mijares

June 26, 2019

Interventions for many students have historically taken the form of punitive measures, including suspensions or expulsions. But today’s educators recognize there can be more effective — and proactive — approach... Read More

a group of children under water in a swimming pool

As you prepare to dive into summer, here are some pool safety tips for kids

Fermin Leal

June 25, 2019

As the temperatures rise and children on summer break look for fun activities, splashing and swimming in pools seems like a cool option. Scores of children will dive into summer in backyard, community or res... Read More

Weekly roundup: Costa Mesa grads visit old stomping grounds, a new gym for Oak View, and more

Ian Hanigan

June 21, 2019

Before venturing off to make their mark on the world, some graduating seniors from Costa Mesa and Early College high schools squeezed in one final field trip this week. Dressed in their caps and gowns, local... Read More

6 OC library branches offer free summer meals for kids

Ian Hanigan

June 17, 2019

Did you know your child can receive free summer meals at six OC Public Library branches? Starting this month, select libraries in Orange County are offering healthy lunches to children and teens age 18 and u... Read More

Elementary Pupils Collecting Healthy Lunch In Cafeteria

Free meals offered at schools, community centers across OC this summer

Fermin Leal

June 13, 2019

Dozens of schools, community centers, parks and other locations across Orange County have begun serving free lunches and breakfasts this summer to children ages 18 and under. No forms are needed. Everyone is we... Read More

New mobile app allows users to explore state content standards for 5 subjects

Ian Hanigan

June 12, 2019

State education officials have released a new mobile app that allows users to peruse instructional standards for the arts, computer science, health education, mathematics, and history and social science. Con... Read More

VIDEO: What is the California health education framework? Here’s your two-minute primer

Ian Hanigan

June 9, 2019

In May, the California Board of Education approved a new Health Education Framework for public schools, providing optional guidance for K-12 teachers based on the state's health education standards. So w... Read More

Weekly roundup: Solar panels in Capistrano Unified, high school commencements, celebrity guests, and more

Ian Hanigan

June 7, 2019

Driven by environmentally-conscious students, the Capistrano Unified School District is installing solar panels at all six of its high schools. The solar deployment, which kicked off at San Juan Hills High S... Read More

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana Unified forms new academy, air quality testing in Huntington Beach, and more

Screen time for kids: How soon and how much?

Mijares: Educators must be change-agents, advocates for vulnerable student populations

As you prepare to dive into summer, here are some pool safety tips for kids

Weekly roundup: Costa Mesa grads visit old stomping grounds, a new gym for Oak View, and more

6 OC library branches offer free summer meals for kids

Free meals offered at schools, community centers across OC this summer

New mobile app allows users to explore state content standards for 5 subjects

VIDEO: What is the California health education framework? Here’s your two-minute primer

Weekly roundup: Solar panels in Capistrano Unified, high school commencements, celebrity guests, and more

OCDE in 30: Does your school have an Academic Pentathlon team?

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Project Based Learning encourages collaboration in classrooms

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Services for Language Learners provides multilingual and multicultural support

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Services for Language Learners unit offers resources and guidance

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Annual workshop helps students and families prepare for college

OCDE in 30 Seconds: OCDE provides services for infants with hearing loss

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Resources and networking opportunities available to OC families

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Career technical education offers STEM opportunities for all students

OCDE in 30 Seconds: PAL program built on the philosophy of students helping students

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Friday Night Live empowers youth to be leaders in their communities

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Credential and Fingerprinting Services

OCDE in 30 Seconds: The OCDE print shop makes business cards, books, brochures and more

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Nutrition programs focus on ‘the whole child’

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Now in its 40th year, the VSA Festival is ‘Soaring to Greater Heights’

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Looking for meeting space? ‘We’ve got you covered’

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Here’s a little known fact about OCDE’s Business Services division

OCDE in 30 Seconds: A traveling scientist from Inside the Outdoors brings a guest

OCDE in 30 Seconds: A quick look at the National History Day program

OCDE in 30 Seconds: IT division supports the technology needs of Orange County schools

OCDE in 30 Seconds: A brief look at the ‘Move More Eat Healthy’ program

OCDE in 30 Seconds: We break down the Orange County Academic Decathlon in half a minute