Vanguard University and OCDE uniting to host Ensure Justice 2024 human trafficking conference Ian Hanigan February 12, 2024Vanguard University and the Orange County Department of Education are once again collaborating to present a two-day hybrid conference on...
COVID-19 update: California updates guidance for isolation and testing Staff reports January 10, 2024OCDE continues to track the latest developments related to COVID-19 while following guidance from the California Department of Public Health...
2023 in Review: A look back at some of the OCDE Newsroom’s most notable stories Staff reports December 29, 2023With 2023 coming to a close, the OCDE Newsroom looks back on a year filled with innovative educational practices and...
OC fire updates and school closures: 2023 Staff reports December 15, 2023Below is a running digest on Orange County fires and school closures. For official information on local fires, evacuations and...
Miramontes: Crisis Response Network supports schools through challenging times Ramon Miramontes December 11, 2023Our schools exist to impart knowledge, foster growth and nurture young minds. Yet there are times when the unexpected occurs,...
Fountain Valley High School welcomes students and staff to new WellSpace on campus Vicky Nguyen November 20, 2023Fountain Valley High School is the latest campus in the county to open a new WellSpace for students and staff...
OC students top state averages by substantial margins on English, math assessments Ian Hanigan October 18, 2023As standardized test scores across California remain on the path to post-pandemic recovery, Orange County appears to be leading the...
California School Boards Association to honor Crisis Response Network with Golden Bell Award Vicky Nguyen October 17, 2023Since 2008, the Orange County Department of Education’s Crisis Response Network has offered support to school communities experiencing traumatic events....
‘Drawn Together’ billboard raises youth mental health advocacy to new heights Vicky Nguyen October 11, 2023A 50-foot-wide billboard intended to raise awareness and encourage conversations about mental health among youth is on display for thousands...
Orange County youth tackle substance abuse and more at 2023 FNL Youth Summit Ian Hanigan October 10, 2023Over the weekend, students from across California gathered in Anaheim with the aim of creating a “Limitless” future by tackling...