Orange County schools prepare to create kindness ahead of nationwide campaign Madeline Gray January 18, 2024From organizing kindness-themed spirit days to helping promote goodwill on campus, classrooms in Orange County and beyond plan to exemplify...
WATCH: OCDE unveils new name for Special Schools program Vicky Nguyen January 16, 2024The Orange County Department of Education is announcing a new name and logo for its Special Schools program, reflecting its...
Weekly roundup: Proposed bill aims to integrate landmark Mendez v. Westminster case into education curriculum, and more Vicky Nguyen January 12, 2024The story behind Mendez v. Westminster, a landmark case in the struggle for school desegregation and civil rights, could potentially...
OCDE to recognize school counselors and counseling advocates at 10th annual symposium Madeline Gray January 11, 2024The Orange County Counselor Symposium will return on Feb. 7 to honor the unique contributions made by local school counselors...
COVID-19 update: California updates guidance for isolation and testing Staff reports January 10, 2024OCDE continues to track the latest developments related to COVID-19 while following guidance from the California Department of Public Health...
It’s academic event season, and here are some important dates to know Ian Hanigan January 10, 2024As the calendar flips to a brand new year, we’re ready to dive back into the heart of the academic...
OCDE to host its next substitute teacher recruitment event on Thursday, Feb. 1 Vicky Nguyen January 4, 2024The Orange County Department of Education is hosting a substitute teacher recruitment event with free fingerprinting services and permit processing...
#kindness1billion: OC students’ acts of generosity brighten holidays for families Vicky Nguyen January 3, 2024In the weeks leading up to the holiday break, students, schools and districts across Orange County proved that no kind...
2023 in Review: A look back at some of the OCDE Newsroom’s most notable stories Staff reports December 29, 2023With 2023 coming to a close, the OCDE Newsroom looks back on a year filled with innovative educational practices and...
Weekly roundup: Two Orange County students advocate for climate policy, OC Pathways shines light on career education, and more Vicky Nguyen December 22, 2023Two high schoolers from Orange County earned their place in the inaugural California Youth Climate Policy Leadership Program, following a...
