That’s a wrap: A look back at the top OCDE Newsroom stories of 2024 Ian Hanigan December 26, 2024From welcoming new leadership and integrating artificial intelligence to honoring outstanding educators and celebrating five decades of environmental education, 2024...
OC schools give back to their communities for the holidays Nathaniel Martinez December 23, 2024What better way to kick off the holiday season than by spreading holiday cheer? Students, teachers and district staff across...
Weekly roundup: Edison High football named first-time state champs, Anaheim students receive new bikes and toys, and more Madeline Gray December 20, 2024Just before heading into winter recess, the Edison High School football team made history by claiming the program’s first-ever state...
Weekly roundup: LA Times spotlights OCDE’s model curriculum projects, Brea Olinda senior launches nonprofit to expand STEM access, and more Vicky Nguyen December 13, 2024The Orange County Department of Education was recently featured in a Los Angeles Times article for leading the creation of...
Christmas comes early for nearly 400 Garden Grove kindergartners at Pacifica High’s Adopt-A-Child event Ian Hanigan December 12, 2024It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas for nearly 400 kindergartners in the Garden Grove Unified School District,...
Alumni return to University High’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program to share career journeys Nathaniel Martinez December 12, 2024For some students, including those with disabilities, a bright future can often feel difficult to imagine. That’s why the Connections...
5-3-1 Strategic Plan adds up to OCDE’s path forward Stefan Bean December 11, 2024The holiday season is a natural time for reflection. For organizations like ours, it’s a chance to assess progress, refine...
Weekly roundup: OCDE hosts 140 community members at K-16 career education exhibition, Fullerton College launches drone technology program, and more Madeline Gray December 6, 2024More than 140 community members, educators and students gathered on Tuesday, Dec. 2 for the K-16 Collaborative Engagement Exhibition. Hosted...
OCDE recognizes 10 of the top school counselors and counseling advocates in Orange County Madeline Gray December 4, 2024Ten dedicated education professionals have been named the 2025 Orange County Counselors and Counseling Advocates of the Year for their...
A glance at some of the Thanksgiving food drives hosted by schools across the county Nathaniel Martinez December 3, 2024Schools throughout Orange County once again hosted food drives to give back to their communities, collecting a variety of items...
