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COVID-19 update: Orange County eyes a jump to the less-restrictive orange tier

September 23, 2020

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

OCDE is paving the pathway for career education across Orange County

Nichole Pichardo

September 23, 2020

Since 2014, OCDE’s award-winning OC Pathways initiative has been creating self-sustaining partnerships to expand career pathway opportunities for Orange County students. This countywide consortium made up of OC... Read More

Teacher with Wright brothers glider replica

Cerro Villa Middle School club builds replica of the Wright brothers glider

Ian Hanigan

August 18, 2020

Some enterprising students from Cerro Villa Middle School have certainly earned their wings. Under the direction of STEM teacher Dan Baker, members of the Cerro Villa Makers Club have constructed a full-scal... Read More

Governor’s new mandate means OC schools will likely start 2020-21 with distance learning

Staff reports

July 17, 2020

Orange County schools, along with campuses in 32 other counties on California’s COVID-19 watch list, can expect to start the year with distance learning rather than in-person instruction or hybrid models, Gov. ... 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

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

After making a Minecraft version of their school, Trabuco Hills High students are throwing a virtual prom

Ian Hanigan

May 28, 2020

When their school’s senior prom was canceled because of a pandemic, a pair of brothers from Trabuco Hills High School in Mission Viejo had a workaround. They had already built their own school — virtuall... 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

OC students selected to exhibit scientific research at international STEM event

Ian Hanigan

May 19, 2020

Four high schoolers from Orange County are showcasing their scientific research and innovations in a virtual exhibit hall during this week's Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair, or ISEF. H... Read More

COVID-19 update: Orange County eyes a jump to the less-restrictive orange tier

OCDE is paving the pathway for career education across Orange County

Cerro Villa Middle School club builds replica of the Wright brothers glider

Governor’s new mandate means OC schools will likely start 2020-21 with distance learning

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

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

California Department of Education publishes guidance for reopening campuses

After making a Minecraft version of their school, Trabuco Hills High students are throwing a virtual prom

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

OC students selected to exhibit scientific research at international STEM event

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COVID-19 update: Orange County eyes a jump to the less-restrictive orange tier

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