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VIDEO: Summer at the Center arts program adapts to a virtual format

May 10, 2021

For nearly 30 years, OCDE has partnered with Segerstrom Center for the Arts to give students enrolled in the department's alternative education programs a chance to participate in music, dance and acting under ... 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

Foothill High students create posters to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Ian Hanigan

May 8, 2021

A student group from Foothill High School has created a series of ten stylized posters in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, each commemorating an important historical figure with ... Read More

COVID-19 update: State updates guidance for vaccinated workers, school buses, field trips and more

Staff reports

May 7, 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

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

OC schools are honored for civic education, with Anaheim Union leading the way

Ian Hanigan

April 21, 2021

Fourteen Orange County Schools have been recognized by the California Courts system for building exemplary civic learning programs and creating service-learning opportunities. Katella High and Walker Junior ... Read More

University, Woodbridge high schools finish in the top 10 at the California Academic Decathlon

Ian Hanigan

March 30, 2021

Two high schools from Irvine posted top-10 scores over the weekend at the 2021 California Academic Decathlon. On the heels of winning its first Orange County Academic Decathlon in February, University High S... Read More

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

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

VIDEO: Summer at the Center arts program adapts to a virtual format

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

Foothill High students create posters to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

COVID-19 update: State updates guidance for vaccinated workers, school buses, field trips and more

5 questions (and answers) about ethnic studies

OC schools are honored for civic education, with Anaheim Union leading the way

University, Woodbridge high schools finish in the top 10 at the California Academic Decathlon

Black History Month virtual forum will examine equity, opportunity and inclusion

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

Students participate virtually in National History Day-Orange County competition

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OCDE in 30 Seconds: IT team keeps district computers running with backup servers

OCDE in 30: Does your school have an Academic Pentathlon team?

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Services for Language Learners provides multilingual and multicultural support

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Services for Language Learners unit offers resources and guidance

OCDE in 30 Seconds: OCDE provides services for infants with hearing loss

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Resources and networking opportunities available to OC families

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Career technical education offers STEM opportunities for all students

OCDE in 30 Seconds: PAL program built on the philosophy of students helping students

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Friday Night Live empowers youth to be leaders in their communities

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Credential and Fingerprinting Services

OCDE in 30 Seconds: The OCDE print shop makes business cards, books, brochures and more

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Nutrition programs focus on ‘the whole child’

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Now in its 40th year, the VSA Festival is ‘Soaring to Greater Heights’

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Looking for meeting space? ‘We’ve got you covered’

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Here’s a little known fact about OCDE’s Business Services division

OCDE in 30 Seconds: A traveling scientist from Inside the Outdoors brings a guest

OCDE in 30 Seconds: A quick look at the National History Day program

OCDE in 30 Seconds: IT division supports the technology needs of Orange County schools

OCDE in 30 Seconds: A brief look at the ‘Move More Eat Healthy’ program

OCDE in 30 Seconds: We break down the Orange County Academic Decathlon in half a minute