Updated 2019 state bill tracker: 9 proposed laws that could impact education in OC Fermin Leal October 24, 2019The California State Legislature was busy this session that just concluded considering dozens of proposed education bills that could affect...
New report shows how OCDE measures up against eight strategic goals Ian Hanigan June 18, 2019Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares has released a new report outlining OCDE’s progress toward its strategic goals. “Measuring Up:...
VIDEO: Jordan Elementary in Orange welcomes state schools chief on Read Across America Day Ian Hanigan March 9, 2019Celebrating Read Across America Day, the state’s new schools chief paid a visit to Jordan Elementary in the Orange Unified...
25 Orange County campuses honored as 2019 California Distinguished Schools Ian Hanigan February 26, 2019Twenty-five Orange County middle and high schools have earned the state’s highest level of recognition as 2019 California Distinguished Schools....
VIDEO: Getting to know the California School Dashboard Ian Hanigan January 29, 2019There was a time when a batch of standardized test scores was considered a passable snapshot of a school’s performance....
VIDEO: School accountability plans require input from parents, students and other stakeholders Ian Hanigan January 14, 2019School districts throughout Orange County will soon be reaching out to parents, students and community members, asking them to weigh...
Weekly roundup: Nature preserve celebrates 90th anniversary, proposed state budget boosts school funding, and more Fermin Leal January 11, 2019The Tucker wildlife sanctuary, tucked into the heart of Modjeska Canyon, serves as a living classroom for thousands of students...
Weekly roundup: Laguna Beach High promotes voter registration drive, OC test scores remain steady, and more Fermin Leal October 5, 2018With election day just one month away, the effort to register more young people to vote continues to be a...
OCDE program trains educators to better engage families in support of children’s learning Fermin Leal September 18, 2018Orange County Department of Education’s Family Involvement Network supports students from districts throughout the county by organizing forums and training that bring...
VIDEO: How California’s System of Support assists underperforming districts Ian Hanigan August 20, 2018As we’ve mentioned previously, the California School Dashboard was designed to offer parents, educators and the community a comprehensive look...