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COVID-19 update: OCDE reopening recommendations promote social distancing, face coverings

July 15, 2020

OCDE and local school districts continue to track the latest developments related to the COVID-19 respiratory illness while following guidance from the Orange County Health Care Agency, the California Departmen... Read More

‘Orange County Together’ guide provides recommendations for safely reopening local schools

Ian Hanigan

June 19, 2020

Representatives from the Orange County Department of Education and school districts across the county have developed a comprehensive guide with recommendations for reopening more than 600 local schools. Whil... Read More

The Deeper Learning Podcast | Public school funding in the COVID-19 era

Ian Hanigan

June 12, 2020

What started as a mysterious illness on the other side of the world quickly turned into a global pandemic that’s altered nearly every aspect of life. And it’s caused economic shockwaves that could have major co... Read More

Dozens of OC educators honored for work in support of language learners

Ian Hanigan

June 9, 2020

For the past seven years, OCDE has honored local educators, administrators, community liaisons and parents who've championed the academic and social success of language learners. The 8th annual Language Lear... Read More

California Department of Education publishes guidance for reopening campuses

Ian Hanigan

June 8, 2020

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond on Monday unveiled the California Department of Education’s highly anticipated guidance for reopening campuses, recommending face coverings, physical distancing and regular sy... Read More

VIDEO: Surprise! Six exemplary educators learn they’re OC’s Teachers of the Year

Ian Hanigan

May 22, 2020

This year’s Orange County Teacher of the Year announcements looked a bit different. Conspicuously missing was the big yellow bus, dubbed the “Prize Patrol,” which has traditionally carried the county superin... Read More

OCDE art contest underscores the importance of census participation — even during a pandemic

Ian Hanigan

May 12, 2020

To drive home the importance of participating in the U.S. Census, the Orange County Department of Education is encouraging students to take part in a social media art contest. The Making My Community Count: ... Read More

County superintendent recommends keeping campuses closed to students, focusing on distance learning this school year

Al Mijares

April 1, 2020

On Friday, March 13, school districts across Orange County made the difficult decision to temporarily dismiss students in response to COVID-19 fears and calls for social distancing. At the time we found it nece... Read More

U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo inspires OC audience at 11th annual Creative Edge Lecture

Ian Hanigan

March 4, 2020

Joy Harjo wasn't always the nation's official poet, or even a celebrated artist. Yet as a child she knew she was destined to pursue an artistic path. "I knew that I had come here to be creative," she said. "... Read More

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Weekly roundup: Book chronicles student’s hearing loss, wellness centers open in Santa Ana, and more

Ian Hanigan

February 21, 2020

What began as a fourth-grade journaling assignment three years ago is now an illustrated children's book chronicling a local student’s journey with hearing loss. As reported in the Orange County Register... Read More

COVID-19 update: OCDE reopening recommendations promote social distancing, face coverings

‘Orange County Together’ guide provides recommendations for safely reopening local schools

The Deeper Learning Podcast | Public school funding in the COVID-19 era

Dozens of OC educators honored for work in support of language learners

California Department of Education publishes guidance for reopening campuses

VIDEO: Surprise! Six exemplary educators learn they’re OC’s Teachers of the Year

OCDE art contest underscores the importance of census participation — even during a pandemic

County superintendent recommends keeping campuses closed to students, focusing on distance learning this school year

U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo inspires OC audience at 11th annual Creative Edge Lecture

Weekly roundup: Book chronicles student’s hearing loss, wellness centers open in Santa Ana, and more

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COVID-19 update: OCDE reopening recommendations promote social distancing, face coverings

California Department of Education publishes guidance for reopening campuses

County superintendent recommends keeping campuses closed to students, focusing on distance learning this school year

OCDE in 30 Seconds: IT team keeps district computers running with backup servers

OCDE in 30: Does your school have an Academic Pentathlon team?

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Services for Language Learners provides multilingual and multicultural support

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Services for Language Learners unit offers resources and guidance

OCDE in 30 Seconds: OCDE provides services for infants with hearing loss

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Resources and networking opportunities available to OC families

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Career technical education offers STEM opportunities for all students

OCDE in 30 Seconds: PAL program built on the philosophy of students helping students

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Friday Night Live empowers youth to be leaders in their communities

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Credential and Fingerprinting Services

OCDE in 30 Seconds: The OCDE print shop makes business cards, books, brochures and more

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Nutrition programs focus on ‘the whole child’

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Now in its 40th year, the VSA Festival is ‘Soaring to Greater Heights’

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Looking for meeting space? ‘We’ve got you covered’

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Here’s a little known fact about OCDE’s Business Services division

OCDE in 30 Seconds: A traveling scientist from Inside the Outdoors brings a guest

OCDE in 30 Seconds: A quick look at the National History Day program

OCDE in 30 Seconds: IT division supports the technology needs of Orange County schools

OCDE in 30 Seconds: A brief look at the ‘Move More Eat Healthy’ program

OCDE in 30 Seconds: We break down the Orange County Academic Decathlon in half a minute