Honors and awards – OCDE Newsroom

Meet Orange County’s Classified School Employees of the Year for 2021

May 17, 2021

Each year during the third week in May, we salute the important contributions of classified school employees during “Classified School Employee Week.” And although we’ve already announced OCDE’s 2021 Cla... Read More

Mijares: Orange County’s classified employees go above and beyond to support student success

Al Mijares

May 16, 2021

Classified staff members are known for performing essential roles that promote the health, safety and success of all students. In the face of a global pandemic, however, their actions were nothing short of a... 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

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

Weekly roundup: Artists of the Year announced, OC student accepted to 16 elite colleges, and more

Ian Hanigan

May 7, 2021

The Orange County Register announced its 2021 Artists of the Year in seven visual and performing arts categories. Announced May 2, the Orange County Artists of the Year are: Dance: Shreya Patel, Troy Hi... Read More

Irvine teacher a finalist in presidential awards program honoring STEM educators

Ian Hanigan

May 6, 2021

A math teacher from Woodbridge High School in Irvine is in the running for what's billed as the highest level of national recognition for science, technology, engineering and math educators. Kristie Donavan,... Read More

OC campuses are ranked among the ‘Best High Schools’ in latest U.S. News rundown

Ian Hanigan

May 5, 2021

U.S. News & World Report has ranked nearly 18,000 public high schools based on their state assessments and how well they prepare students for college. Once again, a number of Orange County campuses can be f... Read More

VIDEO: PAL programs and advisors earn honors for engaging students, supporting schools during pandemic

Ian Hanigan

May 4, 2021

Ten Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) programs and more than a dozen advisors have been recognized for their efforts to stay connected and support their schools despite the challenges of the past year. Admini... Read More

Weekly roundup: Artist of the Year semifinalists announced, teacher scores on ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ and more

Ian Hanigan

April 30, 2021

In partnership with OCDE, the Orange County Register has announced 105 semifinalists in its annual Artist of the Year program. A panel of visual and performing arts teachers was tasked with evaluating the wo... Read More

VIDEO: OCDE announces the 2022 Orange County Teachers of the Year

Ian Hanigan

April 29, 2021

Six educators who enlightened, encouraged and uplifted students during one of the most challenging years in a century learned Thursday that they’re the 2022 Orange County Teachers of the Year. For the se... Read More

Meet Orange County’s Classified School Employees of the Year for 2021

Mijares: Orange County’s classified employees go above and beyond to support student success

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

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

Weekly roundup: Artists of the Year announced, OC student accepted to 16 elite colleges, and more

Irvine teacher a finalist in presidential awards program honoring STEM educators

OC campuses are ranked among the ‘Best High Schools’ in latest U.S. News rundown

VIDEO: PAL programs and advisors earn honors for engaging students, supporting schools during pandemic

Weekly roundup: Artist of the Year semifinalists announced, teacher scores on ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ and more

VIDEO: OCDE announces the 2022 Orange County Teachers of the Year

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