Q&A: OCDE works to remove barriers and align resources for county’s homeless students Ian Hanigan May 9, 2018Jeanne Awrey says people are often shocked to learn that Orange County is home to approximately 28,000 homeless students. “That’s...
OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors makes the most out of Earth Month with 27 community events Ian Hanigan April 30, 2018You probably know that April 22 is annually observed as Earth Day. But did you know the entire month of...
Weekly roundup: Virtual surgeries, Earth Day, an e-sports championship and more Ian Hanigan April 27, 2018Our favorite story this week is about a 7-foot tablet with an iPad-like screen that’s helping students enrolled in Esperanza...
Laguna Beach’s Top of the World Elementary reaches new heights in environmental education Ian Hanigan April 27, 2018Top of the World Elementary School is, well, on top of the world. The Laguna Beach campus recently learned that...
Esperanza High School’s new life-size medical tablet allows students to perform simulated surgeries Fermin Leal April 24, 2018The group of students gathered around the patient known as Carl inside a lab at Esperanza High as they performed...
6 questions — and answers — about the California Healthy Youth Act Ian Hanigan April 20, 2018The California Healthy Youth Act, which took effect on Jan. 1, 2016, requires school districts throughout the state to provide students with...
VIDEO: OCDE’s sports league promotes more than just competition Fermin Leal April 19, 2018In the Orange County Department of Education athletics program, wins and losses are likely the least important focus for teams....
OC education, government, law enforcement leaders offer candid discussion on school safety Fermin Leal March 6, 2018Orange County’s public schools, law enforcement and other government agencies have boosted collaborative efforts in recent years aimed at preventing...
Foundation carries on doctor’s dream to assist young athletes in Santa Ana Ian Hanigan February 21, 2018Dr. Kevin Armstrong built a life around his passion for community service and his love of sports. A graduate of Princeton...
Mijares: Pursuit of safer schools drives collaboration between educators, law enforcement Al Mijares February 19, 2018More than anything, we owe it to our students to provide them with safe and secure campuses where learning thrives....
