The academic event season has arrived. Key dates to know in 2025. Vicky Nguyen January 13, 2025The new year brings the excitement of academic competitions, where students can dive into challenges that test their knowledge of...
Educators invited to explore Hmong history and culture at upcoming conferences Vicky Nguyen January 7, 2025K-12 educators from across California are invited to two conferences in February and May to learn about a new model...
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...
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...
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...
Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum Conference highlights history and resilience Vicky Nguyen November 19, 2024Nearly 500 teachers, educational leaders and community members gathered in Long Beach on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16 for a...
WATCH: Los Alamitos students shed light on Anne Frank’s story through traveling exhibit Madeline Gray October 22, 2024Los Alamitos High School senior Sydney Forsyte has always felt a personal connection with the story of Anne Frank. As...
Cambodian American Studies model curriculum to debut at Long Beach conference Vicky Nguyen October 9, 2024Educators from across California will gather this November for a two-day conference in Long Beach, where they will have the...
Garden Grove Unified educator named 2025 California Teacher of the Year finalist Ian Hanigan October 8, 2024A middle school teacher from the Garden Grove Unified School District has been named a 2025 California Teacher of the...
Schools to include Mendez v. Westminster case in curriculum based on new law Ian Hanigan September 24, 2024Public schools across California will include the landmark civil rights case Mendez v. Westminster in history and social science courses...