5-3-1 Strategic Plan adds up to OCDE’s path forward Stefan Bean December 11, 2024The holiday season is a natural time for reflection. For organizations like ours, it’s a chance to assess progress, refine...
Orange County education programs shine with 12 Golden Bell Awards Nathaniel Martinez December 6, 2024The California School Boards Association has awarded the Orange County Department of Education and 11 local school districts with Golden...
How did your school perform? State unveils updated California School Dashboard Ian Hanigan November 21, 2024The 2024 California School Dashboard is up and running, offering both big-picture and detailed views of how public schools and...
OCDE teacher celebrated as educator of the year for dedication to Deaf education Vicky Nguyen November 6, 2024A teacher from the Orange County Department of Education’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing program recently received the Educator of...
WATCH: New campus garden blooms at Reilly Elementary to enhance learning and sensory experiences Ian Hanigan October 24, 2024Smell the plants. Feel the plants. If a plant comes out of the dirt, put it back in. Welcome the...
Weekly roundup: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified program brews up student-run coffee business, Westminster High donates to OC Food Bank, and more Madeline Gray October 4, 2024In the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, Venture Academy students are blending fresh cups of coffee with real-world skills as...
Dr. Bean: AI signals a new era for teaching and learning in Orange County Stefan Bean September 23, 2024As an eighth-grader, Ibrahim Memon from Tustin’s Legacy Magnet Academy began working on an AI-powered app designed to allow rideshare...
OCDE seeks community feedback through annual Educational Partner Survey Ian Hanigan September 12, 2024The Orange County Department of Education is inviting local educators, students, parents and other community members to participate in its...
WATCH: Educators converge in Anaheim for conference that aims to promote excellence for all learners Ian Hanigan July 17, 2024This week, the Anaheim Convention Center has become a hub for educational innovation, hosting more than 3,000 educators for the...
Weekly roundup: OC student art exhibit returns to Bowers Museum, Los Alamitos fifth-grader premieres short film, and more Madeline Gray July 5, 2024Starting next week, the talents of student and adult artists will be on full display in the Arts on the...