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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

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

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

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

Mijares: Public space honoring Mendez v. Westminster will bring communities together

Al Mijares

October 11, 2020

The case of Mendez v. Westminster broke new ground not just for Orange County, but for our entire nation. Now, more than 70 years later, the Orange County Department of Education and the City of Westminster ... Read More

Google doodle honors OC civil rights icon who helped end school segregation

Ian Hanigan

September 14, 2020

An Orange County civil rights pioneer who helped bring an end to forced segregation in California’s education system and paved the way for school integration across the United States became the subject of a Goo... Read More

California approves criteria for new state Seal of Civic Engagement

Ian Hanigan

September 14, 2020

Educational leaders in California are incentivizing active citizenship and civic awareness by creating a new Seal of Civic Engagement that students can earn for their diplomas, transcripts or certificates of co... Read More

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

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

Students participate virtually in National History Day-Orange County competition

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

Mijares: Public space honoring Mendez v. Westminster will bring communities together

Google doodle honors OC civil rights icon who helped end school segregation

California approves criteria for new state Seal of Civic Engagement

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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

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

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