Mijares: OC’s Distinguished Schools leverage technology, collaboration and engaging instruction Al Mijares April 24, 2018After an extended hiatus, the California Distinguished Schools program is back. This award, considered the top honor for California’s public...
Educators tout how environmental literacy can lead to well-rounded curriculum Fermin Leal April 11, 2018Incorporating environmental literacy into the school curriculum can lead to higher test scores, improved student conduct and can help us...
State names 43 Orange County campuses as California Distinguished Schools Fermin Leal April 2, 2018Forty-three Orange County public schools were named Monday as 2018 California Distinguished Schools, the state’s top honor for campuses. The...
Weekly roundup: Student walkouts, National History Day, OC’s STEM courses, a middle school hoops tournament, and more Ian Hanigan March 16, 2018Our lead item in this week’s roundup is the story that made front pages across the country. Students from campuses...
OC education, government, law enforcement leaders offer candid discussion on school safety Fermin Leal March 6, 2018Orange County’s public schools, law enforcement and other government agencies have boosted collaborative efforts in recent years aimed at preventing...
Mijares: Pursuit of safer schools drives collaboration between educators, law enforcement Al Mijares February 19, 2018More than anything, we owe it to our students to provide them with safe and secure campuses where learning thrives....
OCDE honors nine school counselors for contributions to student success Ian Hanigan February 14, 2018Nine local school counselors have been honored through a new awards program established by the Orange County Department of Education...
Ready player one: Orange County High School Esports League to debut this week Ian Hanigan January 30, 2018Thirty-seven teams from 25 local high schools have signed on to be a part of the new Orange County High...
Educators, experts gather at OCDE summit focused on dyslexia Fermin Leal January 30, 2018Magic Johnson, Gavin Newsom, Steven Spielberg and Henry Winkler all have something in common aside from their fame. They each...
The Deeper Learning Podcast | ‘Exploring Kindness’ with Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares Ian Hanigan January 19, 2018Why have societies historically valued kindness? How can positive interactions with others impact our physiology? Why do we keep needing...