Health – OCDE Newsroom

COVID-19 update: California urges fully vaccinated people to wear masks in indoor public spaces

July 28, 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

Anaheim Elementary unveils new electric school buses for 2021-22

Ian Hanigan

July 26, 2021

The Anaheim Elementary School District showcased some its new electric buses on Friday, July 16. The clean-energy vehicles were funded by a California Energy Commission grant. A fleet of clean-energy electr... Read More

Weekly roundup: All California students now qualify for free school meals, educators gather for MTSS conference, and more

Ian Hanigan

July 23, 2021

Starting this year, every public school student in Orange County will have the option to get meals at school for free, regardless of their family's income. In fact, free meals will be available to all 6.2 mi... Read More

Former California Secretary of Education Dave Long

Three-day Safe Schools Conference to increase collaboration, spotlight best practices

Ian Hanigan

July 12, 2021

More than 300 educators, school workers and law enforcement representatives are set to convene in Orange County this week to address critical school safety issues. The 12th annual Safe Schools Conference, wh... Read More

Weekly roundup: Top scholars from the class of 2021, a community’s search for a kidney donor, and more

Ian Hanigan

June 4, 2021

One student with a 4.7 grade-point average is headed to USC with the goal of becoming a pediatrician. Another student with a GPA of 4.8 will major in creative writing at Chapman University and has dreams of wri... Read More

VIDEO: With mental health in focus, school-based WellSpace centers offer ‘a space of calm’

Ian Hanigan

June 2, 2021

Imagine a space on a middle or high school campus that resembles a tranquil coffee house or the lobby of a high-end spa, replete with soft lighting, comfortable chairs, relaxing literature and light snacks. ... Read More

Weekly roundup: United Way gives laptops to college-bound seniors, Saddleback College gets a new mascot, and more

Ian Hanigan

May 21, 2021

Orange County United Way recently distributed hundreds of laptops and technology kits, giving a boost to economically disadvantaged students who are making plans for college. In December, Orange County Unite... Read More

Mijares: Orange County’s classified employees go above and beyond to support student success

Al Mijares

May 16, 2021

Classified staff members are known for performing essential roles that promote the health, safety and success of all students. In the face of a global pandemic, however, their actions were nothing short of a... Read More

On National School Nurse Day, here are 4 things you might not know about school nurses

Ian Hanigan

May 12, 2021

Each year, National Nurses Week is recognized from May 6 through May 12, which, not coincidentally, is the birthday of Florence Nightingale. And the Wednesday within that week is annually celebrated as National... Read More

Foothill High students create posters to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Ian Hanigan

May 8, 2021

A student group from Foothill High School has created a series of ten stylized posters in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, each commemorating an important historical figure with ... Read More

COVID-19 update: California urges fully vaccinated people to wear masks in indoor public spaces

Anaheim Elementary unveils new electric school buses for 2021-22

Weekly roundup: All California students now qualify for free school meals, educators gather for MTSS conference, and more

Three-day Safe Schools Conference to increase collaboration, spotlight best practices

Weekly roundup: Top scholars from the class of 2021, a community’s search for a kidney donor, and more

VIDEO: With mental health in focus, school-based WellSpace centers offer ‘a space of calm’

Weekly roundup: United Way gives laptops to college-bound seniors, Saddleback College gets a new mascot, and more

Mijares: Orange County’s classified employees go above and beyond to support student success

On National School Nurse Day, here are 4 things you might not know about school nurses

Foothill High students create posters to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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