VIDEO: PAL programs and advisors earn honors for engaging students, supporting schools during pandemic Ian Hanigan May 4, 2021Ten Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) programs and more than a dozen advisors have been recognized for their efforts to stay...
OCDE program empowers students to raise mental health awareness, reduce stigmas Ian Hanigan May 3, 2021It’s been well-documented that the COVID-19 era has taken its toll on the mental health of children and adults. Yet...
Weekly roundup: Artist of the Year semifinalists announced, teacher scores on ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ and more Ian Hanigan April 30, 2021In partnership with OCDE, the Orange County Register has announced 105 semifinalists in its annual Artist of the Year program....
VIDEO: OCDE announces the 2022 Orange County Teachers of the Year Ian Hanigan April 29, 2021Six educators who enlightened, encouraged and uplifted students during one of the most challenging years in a century learned Thursday...
Orange County School Nurses Organization seeks nominations for awards program Ian Hanigan April 19, 2021The Orange County School Nurses Organization is accepting nominations for qualified candidates who exemplify excellence in school nursing. Application forms...
OCDE announces the county’s top classified school employees for 2021 Ian Hanigan March 24, 2021OCDE has named its top classified school employees of the year — and this year there are even more to...
Weekly roundup: Costa Mesa students’ football launcher scores big, Laguna Beach secondary students return, and more Ian Hanigan March 19, 2021Three juniors from Costa Mesa High School earned first place in a STEM competition that tasked them with coding, building and...
Santa Ana Unified has served more than 5 million meals during the pandemic Ian Hanigan March 17, 2021A year after Santa Ana Unified began providing free, nutritious food to local children impacted by campus closures, the district...
All OC school employees will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting March 1 Ian Hanigan February 23, 2021[This post has been updated with the latest information as of Monday, March 1, 2021.] Based on the latest state...
Weekly roundup: OCDE and partners unveil mental health toolbox, teacher pens acclaimed novel, and more Ian Hanigan February 12, 2021Seeking to buffer some of the pandemic’s impact on children and teens, the Orange County Department of Education has collaborated...
