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COVID-19 update: Orange County outdoor, high-contact school sports cleared to resume

February 23, 2021

OCDE and local school districts continue to track the latest developments related to COVID-19 while following guidance from the California Department of Public Health and the Orange County Health Care Agency. ... Read More

All OC school employees will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting March 1

Ian Hanigan

February 23, 2021

Based on the latest state guidance, Orange County health officials have announced that nearly a third of new COVID-19 vaccine shipments will be allocated for education and childcare workers along with the food ... Read More

You’re invited: Black History Month virtual forum will examine equity, opportunity and inclusion

Ian Hanigan

February 21, 2021

Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares will host a virtual forum this Thursday, Feb. 25 in recognition of Black History Month, with featured speakers set to discuss African American experiences and strateg... Read More

Irvine’s University High School wins its first Orange County Academic Decathlon

Ian Hanigan

February 17, 2021

Orange County has a new Academic Decathlon champion — and the makings of a crosstown rivalry. Irvine’s University High School earned top honors and an automatic bid to the California Academic Decathlon after... Read More

Weekly roundup: OCDE and partners unveil mental health toolbox, teacher pens acclaimed novel, and more

Ian Hanigan

February 12, 2021

Seeking to buffer some of the pandemic's impact on children and teens, the Orange County Department of Education has collaborated with CHOC and the nonprofit Western Youth Services to develop a new online toolb... Read More

Students participate virtually in National History Day-Orange County competition

Ian Hanigan

February 11, 2021

More than 200 young historians representing 25 schools will once again showcase their original websites, papers, documentaries, performances and exhibits at the National History Day-Orange County competition ho... Read More

OCDE unveils resources to help educators teach about airborne illnesses, vaccines

Ian Hanigan

February 4, 2021

OCDE has partnered with the Orange County Health Care Agency to produce a series of mini-lessons, activities and informational handouts on COVID-19 and the new vaccines intended to curb the pandemic. The mat... Read More

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana reopens its Learning Labs, enterprising students bring curb appeal, and more

Ian Hanigan

January 29, 2021

On the same day California lifted its stay-at-home order, the Santa Ana Unified School District reopened Learning Labs at a dozen campuses to serve students with the greatest needs in small groups. Staff... Read More

High schoolers compete in the 53rd annual Orange County Academic Decathlon

Ian Hanigan

January 27, 2021

Around this time of year, hundreds of students would typically gather over two consecutive Saturdays to compete for individual and team honors at the Orange County Academic Decathlon. Owing to the pandemic, ... Read More

Weekly roundup: Supporting students experiencing homelessness, a state budget starting point, and more

Ian Hanigan

January 15, 2021

Spectrum News 1 recently spotlighted a social services liaison for the Santa Ana Unified School District who's working to provide support for students and families experiencing homelessness. Elida Sanchez an... Read More

COVID-19 update: Orange County outdoor, high-contact school sports cleared to resume

All OC school employees will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting March 1

You’re invited: Black History Month virtual forum will examine equity, opportunity and inclusion

Irvine’s University High School wins its first Orange County Academic Decathlon

Weekly roundup: OCDE and partners unveil mental health toolbox, teacher pens acclaimed novel, and more

Students participate virtually in National History Day-Orange County competition

OCDE unveils resources to help educators teach about airborne illnesses, vaccines

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana reopens its Learning Labs, enterprising students bring curb appeal, and more

High schoolers compete in the 53rd annual Orange County Academic Decathlon

Weekly roundup: Supporting students experiencing homelessness, a state budget starting point, and more

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