Bond Fire claims Rancho Soñado site, home of OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors program Ian Hanigan December 5, 2020For nearly 15 years, Rancho Soñado has served as the picturesque headquarters for OCDE’s popular Inside the Outdoors environmental education...
Governor’s new mandate means OC schools will likely start 2020-21 with distance learning Staff reports July 17, 2020Orange County schools, along with campuses in 32 other counties on California’s COVID-19 watch list, can expect to start the...
‘Orange County Together’ guide provides recommendations for safely reopening local schools Ian Hanigan June 19, 2020Representatives from the Orange County Department of Education and school districts across the county have developed a comprehensive guide with...
California Department of Education publishes guidance for reopening campuses Ian Hanigan June 8, 2020State Superintendent Tony Thurmond on Monday unveiled the California Department of Education’s highly anticipated guidance for reopening campuses, recommending face...
County superintendent recommends keeping campuses closed to students, focusing on distance learning this school year Al Mijares April 1, 2020On Friday, March 13, school districts across Orange County made the difficult decision to temporarily dismiss students in response to...
Mijares: New science standards empower students to investigate their world Al Mijares February 18, 2020When California adopted the Next Generation Science Standards in 2013, the goal wasn’t simply to generate more doctorates in chemistry,...
Weekly roundup: Girl Scout cookie box features Mission Viejo High student, esports participation promotes STEM, and more Fermin Leal January 31, 2020It’s Girl Scout cookie season across Orange County. If you purchase the popular Thin Mints box from a Scout, you’ll...
Refurbished school farm offers hands-on learning Fermin Leal November 6, 2019The Ocean View School District hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday at Golden View Environmental Science School for the re-opening of...
Weekly roundup: Agriculture programs thriving in OC, students returning to school, and more Fermin Leal August 9, 2019Orange County might be among the most populous counties in the nation, but some agriculture programs are thriving here. The...
VIDEO: Inside the Outdoors summer camps nurture a natural curiosity — and kindness Ian Hanigan August 7, 2019Did you know OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors environmental education program offers summer camps? From late June through early August, ITO...
