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COVID-19 update: CDC to issued additional guidelines for reopening schools

July 8, 2020

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

Orange County’s 2020 census response is exceeding state and national averages

Ian Hanigan

July 7, 2020

Keep it up, OC. The latest figures available on the U.S. Census website show Orange County has a higher rate of participation than California and the rest of the country. And 10 local cities have already sur... 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

Hilton D. Bell Intermediate School in the Garden Grove Unified School District

Updated: When will the 2020-21 school year begin? Here are the anticipated start dates for OC

Ian Hanigan

June 16, 2020

School districts in Orange County are already making plans for 2020-21 based on the latest guidance from the state. Although it’s still difficult to say exactly what school will look like in the fall, we do ... 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

How to help children cope with tragic events

Staff reports

May 30, 2020

Whenever there's a national trauma, whether it’s a hurricane or an act of terrorism, it’s important to remember that kids may be experiencing increased levels of stress or anxiety. Even if they’re not person... Read More

Weekly roundup: Innovative graduation ceremonies, a virtual prom, school reopening plans, and more

Ian Hanigan

May 29, 2020

With light shows, car parades and special gifts, school districts throughout Orange County are taking innovative approaches to high school commencements during the pandemic. Most are planning to host virtual... 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

OCDE art contest underscores the importance of census participation — even during a pandemic

Ian Hanigan

May 12, 2020

To drive home the importance of participating in the U.S. Census, the Orange County Department of Education is encouraging students to take part in a social media art contest. The Making My Community Count: ... Read More

COVID-19 update: CDC to issued additional guidelines for reopening schools

Orange County’s 2020 census response is exceeding state and national averages

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

Updated: When will the 2020-21 school year begin? Here are the anticipated start dates for OC

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

California Department of Education publishes guidance for reopening campuses

How to help children cope with tragic events

Weekly roundup: Innovative graduation ceremonies, a virtual prom, school reopening plans, and more

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

OCDE art contest underscores the importance of census participation — even during a pandemic

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COVID-19 update: CDC to issued additional guidelines for reopening schools

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