‘We all smile in the same language’: An Anaheim teacher shares her observations from Senegal Ian Hanigan May 22, 2017During her two-week trip to Senegal, Gina Whitcomb noticed most teachers are equipped only with a blackboard and a piece of...
Language Learner Celebration honors those who accelerate biliteracy and bilingualism in Orange County Ian Hanigan May 20, 2017OCDE’s Services for Language Learners team honored Orange County educators, administrators, community liaisons and parents who have championed the success of...
OC District Pulse: Ocean View School District emphasizes writing, STEM and the arts Ian Hanigan May 3, 2017The Ocean View School District knows its families value choice. That’s why the district recently rebooted Lake View Elementary School to...
OCDE names 2018 Orange County Teachers of the Year Staff reports May 2, 2017A big yellow school bus filled with camera crews, reporters, Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares, sponsors and...
29 Orange County schools awarded Gold Ribbons Fermin Leal April 18, 2017Twenty-nine Orange County middle and high schools were named Tuesday as 2017 California Gold Ribbon Schools, the state’s top honor...
Chapman University hosts second annual Education and Ethnic Studies conference Ian Hanigan April 17, 2017More than 650 teachers, educators, scholars, community organizers, students and parents gathered at Chapman University earlier this month for an...
Presentation featuring Khan Academy founder to focus on access to college readiness tools Ian Hanigan April 13, 2017The Orange County Department of Education is joining forces with its counterparts in Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino...
Graduation rates continue to rise for Orange County, the state and nearly all student subgroups Ian Hanigan April 11, 2017For the seventh straight year, graduation rates are up for Orange County and the rest of California. Among OC students...
Anaheim Elementary teacher headed to Senegal to promote global education Ian Hanigan April 10, 2017It’s that time of year when Orange County districts break for spring recess, and many local teachers are embarking on well-deserved...
OCDE, L.A. County Office of Education to host civic learning summit Ian Hanigan April 5, 2017Students, educators, elected officials and members of the business community from Orange and L.A. counties are encouraged to attend an...