Health Care Agency launches mask message contest for students Ian Hanigan October 26, 2020The OC Health Care Agency is inviting elementary, middle and high schoolers to submit creative mask designs, essays and social...
Student contest aims to promote kindness and inclusivity — especially during the pandemic Ian Hanigan October 21, 2020The Orange County Human Relations Commission is encouraging students to help create inspiring campaigns to curb hateful vibes and wrongful...
OCDE partners with OC Health Care Agency to offer after-hours nursing support for schools Ian Hanigan October 20, 2020As more campuses resume on-site instruction, OCDE has partnered with the OC Health Care Agency to hire a team of...
Weekly roundup: NFL star surprises Santa Ana students, school reopenings, promoting tolerance, and more Ian Hanigan September 25, 2020A Los Angeles Charger dropped by Heroes Elementary School in Santa Ana with a special delivery this week. Isaac Rochell,...
Here are some frequently asked questions on the use of face coverings at school Ian Hanigan September 22, 2020Face masks will likely go down as one of the most enduring visuals of 2020, and for good reason. As...
5 tips to help families to make the most of distance learning Staff reports September 21, 2020While some Orange County school districts are mapping out a return to on-site instruction, others have indicated they’ll stick with...
Q&A: Understanding the impacts of the pandemic on anxiety and depression Ian Hanigan September 21, 2020Results of a survey conducted by the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate symptoms associated with anxiety and...
California approves criteria for new state Seal of Civic Engagement Ian Hanigan September 14, 2020Educational leaders in California are incentivizing active citizenship and civic awareness by creating a new Seal of Civic Engagement that...
Weekly roundup: A look at school reopening timelines, restoring a historic landmark, and more Ian Hanigan September 11, 2020There were quite a few stories this week about school reopening timelines. We’ll start with the Los Alamitos Unified School...
OCDE is supporting local mental health needs through distance learning and beyond Ian Hanigan September 9, 2020When schools closed to students in mid-March, OCDE’s educational and technology teams quickly positioned themselves as a resource, partnering with...
