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COVID-19 update: Orange County outdoor, high-contact school sports cleared to resume

February 23, 2021

OCDE and local school districts continue to track the latest developments related to COVID-19 while following guidance from the California Department of Public Health and the Orange County Health Care Agency. ... Read More

All OC school employees will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting March 1

Ian Hanigan

February 23, 2021

Based on the latest state guidance, Orange County health officials have announced that nearly a third of new COVID-19 vaccine shipments will be allocated for education and childcare workers along with the food ... Read More

Weekly roundup: OCDE and partners unveil mental health toolbox, teacher pens acclaimed novel, and more

Ian Hanigan

February 12, 2021

Seeking to buffer some of the pandemic's impact on children and teens, the Orange County Department of Education has collaborated with CHOC and the nonprofit Western Youth Services to develop a new online toolb... Read More

OCDE unveils resources to help educators teach about airborne illnesses, vaccines

Ian Hanigan

February 4, 2021

OCDE has partnered with the Orange County Health Care Agency to produce a series of mini-lessons, activities and informational handouts on COVID-19 and the new vaccines intended to curb the pandemic. The mat... Read More

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Vaccinations are coming for school employees — but how soon?

Ian Hanigan

February 1, 2021

Across the country, COVID-19 vaccine shortages have contributed to the slower-than-expected pace of getting shots in arms, leading to frustration and uncertain timelines. There's every reason to believe... Read More

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana reopens its Learning Labs, enterprising students bring curb appeal, and more

Ian Hanigan

January 29, 2021

On the same day California lifted its stay-at-home order, the Santa Ana Unified School District reopened Learning Labs at a dozen campuses to serve students with the greatest needs in small groups. Staff... Read More

California Department of Public Health issues new COVID-19 guidance for schools

Ian Hanigan

January 14, 2021

State health officials on Thursday announced updated guidance for K-12 schools, outlining requirements for campuses that have already reopened along with criteria for those planning to resume in-person instruct... Read More

he budget looks relatively healthy in the budget year although the Administration projects a structural deficit beginning in 2022-23.

Here are a few takeaways from the governor’s proposed budget

Ian Hanigan

January 10, 2021

The release of the governor's spending plan kick-starts deliberations that are expected to continue through the spring. Preliminary state budgets give school districts and other public agencies a basis for dev... Read More

Governor announces new plan and financial incentives to encourage safe return to in-person instruction

Nichole Pichardo

December 30, 2020

Citing evidence that younger learners pose a lower risk of transmitting COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced a new plan encouraging a return to in-person classroom instruction for elementary s... Read More

Mijares: A year of distress and disruption also highlighted our resilience

Al Mijares

December 28, 2020

It is impossible to overstate the challenges our schools were presented with this year, from having to immediately pivot to distance learning in March, to putting in place the latest COVID-19 safety protocols i... Read More

COVID-19 update: Orange County outdoor, high-contact school sports cleared to resume

All OC school employees will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting March 1

Weekly roundup: OCDE and partners unveil mental health toolbox, teacher pens acclaimed novel, and more

OCDE unveils resources to help educators teach about airborne illnesses, vaccines

Vaccinations are coming for school employees — but how soon?

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana reopens its Learning Labs, enterprising students bring curb appeal, and more

California Department of Public Health issues new COVID-19 guidance for schools

Here are a few takeaways from the governor’s proposed budget

Governor announces new plan and financial incentives to encourage safe return to in-person instruction

Mijares: A year of distress and disruption also highlighted our resilience

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