Weekly roundup: All California students now qualify for free school meals, educators gather for MTSS conference, and more Ian Hanigan July 23, 2021Starting this year, every public school student in Orange County will have the option to get meals at school for...
New OCTA program to offer free bus rides for Orange County youth Nichole Pichardo July 20, 2021A new initiative approved last week by the Orange County Transportation Authority — or OCTA — Board of Directors will...
OC educators provide tips to keep students learning this summer Nichole Pichardo July 14, 2021The summer months are in full swing and while children and teens can definitely benefit from rest and relaxation, there...
Here’s what summer learning looks like across Orange County Nichole Pichardo July 8, 2021From nature walks to marble mazes to hands-on STEAM projects, small group learning and music activities, we’re taking a peek...
Weekly roundup: Costa Mesa students place second at national engineering competition; Newport-Mesa USD appoints a new interim superintendent; and more Nichole Pichardo June 25, 2021The Math Engineering Science Achievement — better known as MESA — team from Costa Mesa Middle and High School recently...
Voices United: Tustin Unified fifth-grade honor choir celebrates resilience during a challenging year Nichole Pichardo June 17, 2021 While looking back at graduations, celebrations and promotions from across the county, OCDE Newsroom staff recently came across a...
Weekly roundup: Two OC students win top honors at Congressional Art Competition; Corona del Mar senior writes book on global water crisis; and more Nichole Pichardo June 11, 2021Two Orange County students recently received top honors in the annual Congressional Art Competition. Senior Raymond Tran-Nguyen of Costa Mesa...
Registration is now open for Inside the Outdoors Virtual Summer Camp Nichole Pichardo June 7, 2021For the second consecutive year, OCDE’s environmental education program — better known as Inside the Outdoors — will offer a...
Weekly roundup: Tustin USD grad wins a new car; state superintendent visits OC; and more Nichole Pichardo May 28, 2021With multiple ceremonies, graduates sitting six feet apart and other safety measures in place, the first of many 2021 commencement...
State superintendent touts Garden Grove’s Eisenhower Elementary as a model school for reopening safely Ian Hanigan May 27, 2021Greeted by a crowed of energized students, educators and district leaders, California’s top education official paid a visit to Eisenhower...
