Here’s how some teachers are dealing with the coronavirus threat in their classrooms Fermin Leal March 11, 2020As COVID-19 continues to generate headlines, schools are working to keep students and staff safe while informing their communities about...
Weekly roundup: Unofficial election results, OC School of the Arts renews charter, and more Ian Hanigan March 6, 2020With turnout hovering at around 36 percent, Orange County voters headed to the polls or mailed in their ballots for...
VIDEO: A quick trip to Starbucks leads to the ultimate act of kindness Ian Hanigan March 5, 2020Catherine Pearlman casually spotted the flier on a bulletin board inside a Starbucks. It was written by a woman who...
Understanding the facts about human trafficking Ian Hanigan February 19, 2020The Orange County Department of Education is partnering with the Global Center for Women and Justice at Vanguard University to...
VIDEO: Team USA hockey players scrimmage with Fullerton students Greg Lammers February 13, 2020Students at Richman Elementary School in the Fullerton School District got the unique opportunity to scrimmage with four members of...
Your one-page guide to health education in California (available in multiple languages) Ian Hanigan February 6, 2020In 2019, the California Board of Education approved a framework to help teachers deliver lessons aligned with the state’s health education...
5 healthy habits to get you through cold and flu season Ian Hanigan January 24, 2020We may be in the thick of cold and flu season, but there are some proven ways you can help...
Educators, community members gather at OCDE forum to discuss tolerance in schools Fermin Leal January 22, 2020More than 200 educators, activists, law enforcement personnel and others gathered Wednesday for a forum aimed at combating incidents of...
Weekly roundup: State budget proposal adds funds for new teachers, OCDE steps up efforts to curb hate incidents, and more Fermin Leal January 17, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom revealed a proposed budget for next fiscal year that anticipates nearly $4 billion more in revenue for...
Q&A: OCDE teams with local partners to promote inclusivity, combat hate Ian Hanigan January 16, 2020The disturbing images generated headlines across the country. In one photo, Orange County teenagers were seen mimicking a Nazi salute...