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

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

Mijares: New science standards empower students to investigate their world

Al Mijares

February 18, 2020

When California adopted the Next Generation Science Standards in 2013, the goal wasn’t simply to generate more doctorates in chemistry, physics and biology. The intent was to create a more scientifically liter... Read More

Buena Park School District hosts career tech showcase

Fermin Leal

February 4, 2020

Nearly 100 Buena Park School District parents learned how their children will receive training in video production equipment, coding, engineering and college preparedness during the district’s recent Passion Pr... Read More

OC esports federation produces positive STEM learning outcomes, researchers say

Ian Hanigan

January 29, 2020

Students who participated in a national esports league that launched in Orange County became more interested in STEM careers, demonstrated greater critical thinking skills and reported higher levels of school e... Read More

High school teams prep for the 52nd annual Orange County Academic Decathlon

Ian Hanigan

January 22, 2020

Hundreds of students from more than 40 local high schools are getting ready to compete for team honors and individual glory at the 52nd annual Orange County Academic Decathlon. The event is set to take place... Read More

UCI to break down the physics of superheroes during presentation for K-12 students

Ian Hanigan

January 15, 2020

UCI’s School of Physical Sciences will host its annual physics show and lecture for K-12 students on Saturday, Feb. 1. This year's theme? Superpowers. Adults are also welcome to attend “Adventures in Phys... Read More

Academic event season has arrived, and we’ve compiled a list of important dates

Ian Hanigan

January 14, 2020

Esperanza High students compete in the Super Quiz Relay event in front of a live audience during the 2019 Academic Decathlon. This year's Academic Decathlon kicks off Jan. 25. January arguably marked the st... Read More

Contest at OCC challenges students to simulate Mars rover mission

Ian Hanigan

January 6, 2020

Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa will serve as the Southern California hub for NASA’s ROADS on Mars Student Challenge, which will give local students a chance to complete a simulated Mars mission — and possib... Read More

VIDEO: OC Pathways Showcase promotes business, education partnerships

Fermin Leal

December 4, 2019

Orange County businesses learned how they can help equip students for careers transformed by automation, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies at the fifth annual OC Pathways Showcase held Tue... Read More

OC esports federation supported by OCDE is honored as a public-private partnership

Ian Hanigan

November 21, 2019

An esports league that started in Orange County before expanding into a national federation has been honored as a model public-private partnership by the Orange County Business Council. Funded by the Samueli... Read More

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

Mijares: New science standards empower students to investigate their world

Buena Park School District hosts career tech showcase

OC esports federation produces positive STEM learning outcomes, researchers say

High school teams prep for the 52nd annual Orange County Academic Decathlon

UCI to break down the physics of superheroes during presentation for K-12 students

Academic event season has arrived, and we’ve compiled a list of important dates

Contest at OCC challenges students to simulate Mars rover mission

VIDEO: OC Pathways Showcase promotes business, education partnerships

OC esports federation supported by OCDE is honored as a public-private partnership

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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

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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