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COVID-19 update: California mask requirements remain unchanged after CDC announcement

May 17, 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

Mijares: Orange County’s classified employees go above and beyond to support student success

Al Mijares

May 16, 2021

Classified staff members are known for performing essential roles that promote the health, safety and success of all students. In the face of a global pandemic, however, their actions were nothing short of a... Read More

On National School Nurse Day, here are 4 things you might not know about school nurses

Ian Hanigan

May 12, 2021

Each year, National Nurses Week is recognized from May 6 through May 12, which, not coincidentally, is the birthday of Florence Nightingale. And the Wednesday within that week is annually celebrated as National... Read More

Essay contest winner with two board members and guests

OCDE students reflect on sacrifice, gratitude in Memorial Day essay contest

Ian Hanigan

May 10, 2021

When he was younger, Vincent Wilson would spend Memorial Day listening to stories from his great-grandfather and his great-uncle about their World War II service. Years later, the day would be spent in remembra... Read More

Weekly roundup: Artists of the Year announced, OC student accepted to 16 elite colleges, and more

Ian Hanigan

May 7, 2021

The Orange County Register announced its 2021 Artists of the Year in seven visual and performing arts categories. Announced May 2, the Orange County Artists of the Year are: Dance: Shreya Patel, Troy Hi... Read More

Irvine teacher a finalist in presidential awards program honoring STEM educators

Ian Hanigan

May 6, 2021

A math teacher from Woodbridge High School in Irvine is in the running for what's billed as the highest level of national recognition for science, technology, engineering and math educators. Kristie Donavan,... Read More

OC campuses are ranked among the ‘Best High Schools’ in latest U.S. News rundown

Ian Hanigan

May 5, 2021

U.S. News & World Report has ranked nearly 18,000 public high schools based on their state assessments and how well they prepare students for college. Once again, a number of Orange County campuses can be f... Read More

VIDEO: PAL programs and advisors earn honors for engaging students, supporting schools during pandemic

Ian Hanigan

May 4, 2021

Ten Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) programs and more than a dozen advisors have been recognized for their efforts to stay connected and support their schools despite the challenges of the past year. Admini... Read More

5 questions (and answers) about ethnic studies

Staff reports

May 3, 2021

In March, the State Board of Education unanimously approved the first model ethnic studies curriculum for California’s high schools. Focusing primarily on the often-underrepresented contributions and struggl... Read More

Stephanie Loscko, Lisa Nguyen and Elke Petras

OCDE program empowers students to raise mental health awareness, reduce stigmas

Ian Hanigan

May 3, 2021

OCDE staff members Stephanie Loscko, Lisa Nguyen and Elke Petras are leading an initiative that's empowering students to elevate mental health awareness and reduce stigmas on their school campuses. It’s bee... Read More

COVID-19 update: California mask requirements remain unchanged after CDC announcement

Mijares: Orange County’s classified employees go above and beyond to support student success

On National School Nurse Day, here are 4 things you might not know about school nurses

OCDE students reflect on sacrifice, gratitude in Memorial Day essay contest

Weekly roundup: Artists of the Year announced, OC student accepted to 16 elite colleges, and more

Irvine teacher a finalist in presidential awards program honoring STEM educators

OC campuses are ranked among the ‘Best High Schools’ in latest U.S. News rundown

VIDEO: PAL programs and advisors earn honors for engaging students, supporting schools during pandemic

5 questions (and answers) about ethnic studies

OCDE program empowers students to raise mental health awareness, reduce stigmas

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