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OCDE conference to focus on enhancing interpretation and translation services

August 14, 2019

There's still time to register for OCDE’s third annual Interpreters and Translators Conference, which will be held Sept. 27-28. The two-day event is designed to support the work of bilingual staff, administr... Read More

Weekly roundup: Future farmers send animals to sanctuaries, educators gather to talk equity, and more

Ian Hanigan

August 2, 2019

Five Fullerton students who are part of a Future Farmers of American program decided the slaughterhouse wouldn’t be the final stop for three goats and a pair of sheep they raised. Instead, they took the rare... Read More

Educators outside with U.S., German and Canadian flags

OC teacher finds innovative practices, common purpose during tour of German schools

Ian Hanigan

July 29, 2019

STEM teachers pose in front of the 18th-century Karlsruhe Palace during their two-week tour of Germany. Organized by the Transatlantic Outreach Program, the trip afforded North American educators a chance to l... Read More

Can’t attend the 2019 California MTSS institute? Here’s how to watch the keynotes live

Ian Hanigan

July 25, 2019

Thousands of educators and school-based professionals will gather for three days in Long Beach next week to discuss practices that support the academic, behavioral and social-emotional success of all students. ... Read More

Former California Secretary of Education Dave Long

Educators, law enforcement officials gather in OC for school safety conference

Ian Hanigan

July 18, 2019

More than 500 educators, school workers and law enforcement representatives convened in Orange County this week for the 10th annual Safe Schools Conference. Presented by former California Secretary of Educat... Read More

Local high school students pair up with Boeing engineers in summer internship program

Ian Hanigan

July 1, 2019

Dozens of scholars gather at the Boeing Co.'s Huntington Beach campus to start the company’s High School Internship Program. (Photo courtesy of Eric Eichinger, Boeing Company) Some 75 local high schoolers a... Read More

Mijares: Educators must be change-agents, advocates for vulnerable student populations

Al Mijares

June 26, 2019

Interventions for many students have historically taken the form of punitive measures, including suspensions or expulsions. But today’s educators recognize there can be more effective — and proactive — approach... Read More

4 OC students tapped to participate in Bank of America’s leadership training and service program

Ian Hanigan

May 29, 2019

Four high schoolers from Orange County will get to participate in a highly selective Bank of America program that provides summer leadership training and service opportunities. From left, Matthew Jacquez of L... Read More

students show off their work to attendee at OC Pathways Showcase

Coalition of OC districts and partners unites to boost career education

Ian Hanigan

May 22, 2019

An OCDE-led coalition of Orange County school districts, community colleges and ROPs has secured a sweeping round of new funding to strengthen career technical education programs, enhance career pathways and ex... Read More

OCDE efforts to improve interpreter and translator services highlighted in national publication

Ian Hanigan

May 6, 2019

OCDE’s lead language interpreter and translator has been featured in the latest issue of the ATA Chronicle, a national publication produced by the American Translators Association. In an article titled “Educ... Read More

OCDE conference to focus on enhancing interpretation and translation services

Weekly roundup: Future farmers send animals to sanctuaries, educators gather to talk equity, and more

OC teacher finds innovative practices, common purpose during tour of German schools

Can’t attend the 2019 California MTSS institute? Here’s how to watch the keynotes live

Educators, law enforcement officials gather in OC for school safety conference

Local high school students pair up with Boeing engineers in summer internship program

Mijares: Educators must be change-agents, advocates for vulnerable student populations

4 OC students tapped to participate in Bank of America’s leadership training and service program

Coalition of OC districts and partners unites to boost career education

OCDE efforts to improve interpreter and translator services highlighted in national publication

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