High school students earn honors in state competition for aspiring teachers Ian Hanigan April 12, 2018High schoolers from Santa Ana and Orange have won first-place honors in two of three state competitions organized by a...
Meet Orange County’s Classified School Employees of the Year for 2018 Ian Hanigan April 11, 2018OCDE has announced this year’s top classified school employees for Orange County. Six county finalists were selected from among 64...
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...
How 43 local schools got that ‘Distinguished’ look Ian Hanigan April 10, 2018Last week, state education officials announced the selection of 43 Orange County campuses as California Distinguished Schools. The designation, revived...
Working Wardrobes teams with OCDE to help prep students for jobs Fermin Leal April 9, 2018A crisp suit and tie or neatly pressed slacks and a blouse can go a long way in giving one...
Weekly roundup: Students’ battle of the books, 43 OC schools win ‘Distinguished’ prize, and more Fermin Leal April 6, 2018Anaheim Hills Elementary held its third annual Battle of the Books this spring. But instead of students facing off against...
OCDE to host summit aimed at providing teachers with skills to improve technology in classrooms Fermin Leal April 3, 2018Educators hoping to learn how to better incorporate technology into daily lessons while also improving their skills can attend Orange...
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...
New case study spotlights Newport-Mesa’s process for adopting a math curriculum with support from OCDE Ian Hanigan April 2, 2018In August 2016, the Newport-Mesa Unified School District embarked on the process of adopting a new math curriculum with matching...
Weekly roundup: From adversity to honor rolls, state Academic Decathlon results, OC educators honored, and more Ian Hanigan March 30, 2018Lorena Cruz believes she might be a dropout statistic if not for the support she received at Laurel House, a...