OC schools are honored for civic education, with Anaheim Union leading the way Ian Hanigan April 21, 2021Fourteen Orange County Schools have been recognized by the California Courts system for building exemplary civic learning programs and creating...
Online gaming nights encourage friendships, inclusivity through shared experiences Ian Hanigan April 13, 2021Orange County high schoolers are invited to build friendships while playing popular games online during a series of upcoming gaming...
OCDE announces the county’s top classified school employees for 2021 Ian Hanigan March 24, 2021OCDE has named its top classified school employees of the year — and this year there are even more to...
Black History Month virtual forum will examine equity, opportunity and inclusion Ian Hanigan February 21, 2021Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares will host a virtual forum this Thursday, Feb. 25 in recognition of Black History...
Weekly roundup: OCDE and partners unveil mental health toolbox, teacher pens acclaimed novel, and more Ian Hanigan February 12, 2021Seeking to buffer some of the pandemic’s impact on children and teens, the Orange County Department of Education has collaborated...
Students participate virtually in National History Day-Orange County competition Ian Hanigan February 11, 2021More than 200 young historians representing 25 schools will once again showcase their original websites, papers, documentaries, performances and exhibits...
OCDE unveils resources to help educators teach about airborne illnesses, vaccines Ian Hanigan February 4, 2021OCDE has partnered with the Orange County Health Care Agency to produce a series of mini-lessons, activities and informational handouts...
COVID-19 updates from 2021 Staff reports January 29, 2021Below is our running COVID-19 digest for 2021, with older stories posted at the bottom of the page. For the...
Weekly roundup: Santa Ana reopens its Learning Labs, enterprising students bring curb appeal, and more Ian Hanigan January 29, 2021On the same day California lifted its stay-at-home order, the Santa Ana Unified School District reopened Learning Labs at a...
These educational programs from OC have earned Golden Bell Awards Ian Hanigan January 20, 2021The California School Boards Association recently presented Golden Bell Awards to 11 educational programs from Orange County that drive student...