High schools – OCDE Newsroom

Weekly roundup: The Great ShakeOut, impactful arts, new state legislation, and more

October 18, 2019

The students and staff of Arroyo Elementary School in Tustin Unified dropped, covered and held on this week. And they weren't alone. Millions of Californians in schools, offices, hospitals and homes took par... Read More

Fifth annual OC Pathways Showcase to strengthen partnerships between educators, industry leaders

Ian Hanigan

October 14, 2019

Orange County businesses will learn how they can help equip students for careers transformed by automation, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies at the fifth annual OC Pathways Showcase. S... Read More

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Weekly roundup: Climate change awareness campaigns spread across schools, OC test scores steadily improve, and more

Fermin Leal

October 11, 2019

As young people across the globe increase efforts to raise awareness about climate change, more and more school boards, PTAs and other education groups across California have taken proactive steps to tackle the... Read More

New state tests show OC students continue steady growth

Fermin Leal

October 9, 2019

Orange County's public school students continued to make steady progress in English language arts and mathematics in the latest round of state tests, according to figures released today. For the fifth consec... Read More

VIDEO: Costa Mesa High student’s kindness campaign inspires classmates, community

Fermin Leal

October 7, 2019

Costa Mesa High School student Rebekah Robeck wanted to spread kindness to her school and community. So she started by giving out something most teens would likely not pass up — free pizza. Rebekah began the... Read More

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Understanding the connection between wellness and learning

Ian Hanigan

October 2, 2019

OCDE knows healthy students are better learners. That’s why the department offers school nursing support and health services to 27 local districts. If you’ve got 30 seconds, Health Services Coordinator Pamel... Read More

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Parenting OC magazine asks for nominees for teacher and school employee awards

Ian Hanigan

October 1, 2019

Parenting OC is seeking candidates for its 2020 School Heroes of Orange County awards program. The magazine is once again asking school administrators, parents and students to nominate their exemplary teache... Read More

Weekly roundup: Tustin High tech academy leader spotlighted, six OC schools win Blue Ribbons, and more

Fermin Leal

September 27, 2019

Teacher Ed Hernandez has been compared to a real-life Tony Stark for his work heading the award-winning T-Tech Academy at Tustin High School. Hernandez was profiled recently by Fox 11 News. The segment inclu... Read More

2019 state bill tracker: 9 proposed laws that could impact education in OC

Fermin Leal

September 25, 2019

The California State Legislature is busy considering dozens of proposed education bills that could affect everything from charter schools and mental health support to when the school day should start for middle... Read More

Weekly roundup: Edison High teen wins scientific accolade, lawmakers agree to $15 billion bond proposal, and more

Fermin Leal

September 13, 2019

Edison High School freshman Ishan Ghosh is already conducting biomedical research most students only perform when they're in college or graduate school. Ishan, 14, ranked among the nation’s top 300 student s... Read More

Weekly roundup: The Great ShakeOut, impactful arts, new state legislation, and more

Fifth annual OC Pathways Showcase to strengthen partnerships between educators, industry leaders

Weekly roundup: Climate change awareness campaigns spread across schools, OC test scores steadily improve, and more

New state tests show OC students continue steady growth

VIDEO: Costa Mesa High student’s kindness campaign inspires classmates, community

Parenting OC magazine asks for nominees for teacher and school employee awards

Weekly roundup: Tustin High tech academy leader spotlighted, six OC schools win Blue Ribbons, and more

2019 state bill tracker: 9 proposed laws that could impact education in OC

Weekly roundup: Edison High teen wins scientific accolade, lawmakers agree to $15 billion bond proposal, and more

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