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Weekly roundup: Agriculture programs thriving in OC, students returning to school, and more

August 9, 2019

Orange County might be among the most populous counties in the nation, but some agriculture programs are thriving here. The Voice of OC reported this week how agriculture classes, 4-H and Future Farmers of A... Read More

Mijares: Time spent in the great outdoors correlates with improved health, academic performance

Al Mijares

August 6, 2019

Outside the urban glare of Los Angeles, we found a night sky packed with stars and a still silence interrupted only by the wind’s whisper and the chatter of crickets and frogs. It was different, yet familiar. ... Read More

How to help children cope with national tragedies

Staff reports

August 4, 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

Can’t attend the 2019 California MTSS institute? Here’s how to watch the keynotes live

Ian Hanigan

July 25, 2019

Thousands of educators and school-based professionals will gather for three days in Long Beach next week to discuss practices that support the academic, behavioral and social-emotional success of all students. ... Read More

6 ways to keep your kids safe online

Fermin Leal

July 23, 2019

Technology can provide children with new opportunities to learn and connect that can help them improve their quality of life and allow them to better contribute to society. But technology, especially social ... Read More

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

Ian Hanigan

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

Weekly roundup: Agriculture programs thriving in OC, students returning to school, and more

Mijares: Time spent in the great outdoors correlates with improved health, academic performance

How to help children cope with national tragedies

Can’t attend the 2019 California MTSS institute? Here’s how to watch the keynotes live

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

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