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...
Weekly roundup: Innovative graduation ceremonies, a virtual prom, school reopening plans, and more Ian Hanigan May 29, 2020With light shows, car parades and special gifts, school districts throughout Orange County are taking innovative approaches to high school...
VIDEO: OC Friday Night Live Partnership honors two school chapters, two advisors and a local organization Ian Hanigan May 26, 2020The Orange County Friday Night Live Partnership has honored two schools, a community organization and a pair of advisors for...
VIDEO: Surprise! Six exemplary educators learn they’re OC’s Teachers of the Year Ian Hanigan May 22, 2020This year’s Orange County Teacher of the Year announcements looked a bit different. Conspicuously missing was the big yellow bus,...
4 PAL programs and an advisor earn honors for engaging students Ian Hanigan May 19, 2020Four school-based Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) programs and an advisor have been honored by the Orange County Department of Education...
Meet Orange County’s Classified School Employees of the Year for 2020 Ian Hanigan May 18, 2020OCDE has announced Orange County’s top classified school employees for 2020. Six county finalists were selected from a pool of...
National History Day has gone virtual, and OC students continue to shine Ian Hanigan May 15, 2020After impressing judges at the state level, 11 history projects created by students from the Irvine Unified School District and...
Santa Ana Unified has served more than 1 million student meals since closures Ian Hanigan May 15, 2020The Santa Ana Unified School District reached a milestone this week by serving its one millionth grab-and-go meal since closing...
Student filmmakers honored in contest that highlights mental health, suicide prevention Ian Hanigan May 13, 2020Dozens of mental health videos produced by students from Orange County schools have earned regional honors in the Directing Change...
OCDE art contest underscores the importance of census participation — even during a pandemic Ian Hanigan May 12, 2020To drive home the importance of participating in the U.S. Census, the Orange County Department of Education is encouraging students...