OC graduation rates, chronic absenteeism trends show positive momentum Ian Hanigan November 25, 2024Last week, state education officials rolled out the 2024 California School Dashboard, featuring color-coded gauges and other visuals to show...
Orange County students exceed state, regional counterparts in key assessments Ian Hanigan October 10, 2024Orange County students have once again outpaced their peers on state assessments, surpassing California’s averages in English, math and science....
Professional learning spotlight: OCDE to offer training on Universal Design for Learning Ian Hanigan September 26, 2024You might have heard the term Universal Design for Learning, or UDL. It’s a teaching method that supports diverse learning...
Schools to include Mendez v. Westminster case in curriculum based on new law Ian Hanigan September 24, 2024Public schools across California will include the landmark civil rights case Mendez v. Westminster in history and social science courses...
What families should know about the state’s Universal PreKindergarten program Madeline Gray August 6, 2024Ensuring that all early learners in California have access to a quality education has become a top priority through the...
California high schools will require personal finance course for graduation under new bill Madeline Gray June 28, 2024Beginning with the graduating class of 2031, high school students in California will be required to complete one semester of...
WATCH: Bolsa Grande High drives civic learning with OCDE’s support Vicky Nguyen April 24, 2024Students at Bolsa Grande High School are leading the charge in civic engagement, supported by the Orange County Department of...
OCDE invites teachers to the 2024 AP in the OC Summer Institute Vicky Nguyen April 18, 2024The 2024 AP in the OC Summer Institute, hosted by the Orange County Department of Education, is set to kick...
Local districts launch the first preschool-to-high school Vietnamese-English bilingual pathway Vicky Nguyen March 27, 2024The Westminster School District’s inaugural cohort of students who learned both English and Vietnamese since kindergarten will seamlessly continue their...
OC Civic Learning Celebration empowers youth for community change Vicky Nguyen March 5, 2024The Orange County Department of Education is once again hosting the OC Civic Learning Celebration to promote and support civic...
