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On National School Nurse Day, here are 4 things you might not know about school nurses

May 12, 2021

Each year, National Nurses Week is recognized from May 6 through May 12, which, not coincidentally, is the birthday of Florence Nightingale. And the Wednesday within that week is annually celebrated as National... Read More

VIDEO: Summer at the Center arts program adapts to a virtual format

Ian Hanigan

May 10, 2021

For nearly 30 years, OCDE has partnered with Segerstrom Center for the Arts to give students enrolled in the department's alternative education programs a chance to participate in music, dance and acting under ... Read More

COVID-19 update: State updates guidance for vaccinated workers, school buses, field trips and more

Staff reports

May 7, 2021

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

Weekly roundup: Artists of the Year announced, OC student accepted to 16 elite colleges, and more

Ian Hanigan

May 7, 2021

The Orange County Register announced its 2021 Artists of the Year in seven visual and performing arts categories. Announced May 2, the Orange County Artists of the Year are: Dance: Shreya Patel, Troy Hi... Read More

Weekly roundup: Artist of the Year semifinalists announced, teacher scores on ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ and more

Ian Hanigan

April 30, 2021

In partnership with OCDE, the Orange County Register has announced 105 semifinalists in its annual Artist of the Year program. A panel of visual and performing arts teachers was tasked with evaluating the wo... Read More

Annual arts and disability festival celebrates 45 years

Nichole Pichardo

April 15, 2021

“Sometimes people will judge others on the color of their skin and I want people to know that everyone should be treated equally.” Those are the words that Abigail Enriquez, sixth-grader at Bryant Elementary... Read More

How to help children cope with tragic events

Staff reports

April 1, 2021

Whenever there's a high-profile trauma, whether it’s an act of terrorism or a destructive hurricane, it’s important to remember that kids may be experiencing increased levels of stress or anxiety. Even if th... Read More

Title with star Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year

OCDE announces the county’s top classified school employees for 2021

Ian Hanigan

March 24, 2021

OCDE has named its top classified school employees of the year — and this year there are even more to celebrate. The California Department of Education has reorganized its categories for 2021, increasing the... Read More

Weekly roundup: Model Continuation High Schools, state and local reopening plans, and more

Ian Hanigan

March 5, 2021

La Vista High School in Fullerton was among 27 California campuses recognized this week as Model Continuation High Schools for 2021. According to a news release from the state Department of Education, the MC... Read More

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Vaccinations are coming for school employees — but how soon?

Ian Hanigan

February 1, 2021

Across the country, COVID-19 vaccine shortages have contributed to the slower-than-expected pace of getting shots in arms, leading to frustration and uncertain timelines. There's every reason to believe... Read More

On National School Nurse Day, here are 4 things you might not know about school nurses

VIDEO: Summer at the Center arts program adapts to a virtual format

COVID-19 update: State updates guidance for vaccinated workers, school buses, field trips and more

Weekly roundup: Artists of the Year announced, OC student accepted to 16 elite colleges, and more

Weekly roundup: Artist of the Year semifinalists announced, teacher scores on ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ and more

Annual arts and disability festival celebrates 45 years

How to help children cope with tragic events

OCDE announces the county’s top classified school employees for 2021

Weekly roundup: Model Continuation High Schools, state and local reopening plans, and more

Vaccinations are coming for school employees — but how soon?

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