OC Civic Learning Institute seeks to expand civic engagement among schools and students Vicky Nguyen August 16, 2023The Orange County Department of Education is inviting K-12 teachers and administrators who are interested in developing student voice and...
Former students from segregated campus reunite nearly 80 years later to reflect on legacy of Mendez v. Westminster Ian Hanigan July 25, 2023Socorro “Coco” Puebla gently traced her finger over the black and white image of 40 schoolchildren, casually recalling the names...
Five Irvine students take home top honors at National History Day finals Madeline Gray June 26, 2023Three student-produced websites and documentaries from Irvine placed with top honors at the National History Day National Contest in Maryland...
Orange County schools earn 29 medals at the 2023 USAD National Academic Pentathlon Vicky Nguyen May 23, 2023More than 250 students from all over the country participated in the 2023 USAD National Academic Pentathlon at the Hyatt...
OCDE tapped to develop model curricula on Cambodian, Hmong and Vietnamese American history Vicky Nguyen May 9, 2023In 2022, the California Department of Education selected the Orange County Department of Education to lead the development of three...
Q&A: Weighing the pros and cons of ChatGPT in education Ian Hanigan May 9, 2023Virginia Reischl knows some teachers may feel uneasy about the rise of ChatGPT and other super-advanced chatbots. That’s understandable. The...
OCDE students express gratitude for veterans in Memorial Day Essay Contest Madeline Gray May 5, 2023Century Day School student Sheyla M. decided to join her grandmother’s church group to help feed the homeless one Saturday...
OCDE announces the 2024 Orange County Teachers of the Year Madeline Gray April 27, 2023Six educators received a welcome surprise in their classrooms Thursday as they found out they were selected as 2024 Orange...
Weekly roundup: Anaheim opens districtwide food pantry, Inside the Outdoors program hosts Earth Day events, and more Madeline Gray April 21, 2023In an effort to further alleviate food insecurity in its community, the Anaheim Union High School District opened its first...
Orange County students excel at National History Day-California contest Ian Hanigan April 20, 2023Orange County students made a strong showing at this year’s National History Day-California contest, fueled by some impressive submissions from...
