In the news: OC, state graduation rates on the rise, Los Alamitos students master nearly 150,000 words and more Staff reports May 20, 2016The OCDE weekly roundup is ready — are you, Orange County? Here’s what’s happening in education news this week: The...
#kindness1billion: One Billion Acts of Kindness campaign hits the ground running Ian Hanigan May 19, 2016The early returns are in for OCDE’s newly launched One Billion Acts of Kindness campaign. In just a few weeks,...
A dozen OC students will compete at the National History Day competition in Maryland Ian Hanigan May 18, 2016Six National History Day projects from Orange County — and the 12 students who created them — have been selected...
Orange County high school graduation rates have increased for the sixth straight year Ian Hanigan May 17, 2016Graduation rates for Orange County and the rest of California are up for the sixth year in a row, according to...
#Kindness1Billion: Tustin High juniors use 3-D printer to create prosthetic arm for fellow student Ian Hanigan May 17, 2016Tustin High was the first campus in Orange County to acquire a 3-D printer. Eight years later, it’s being utilized for...
La Quinta High School duo wins first place at 2016 ocMaker Challenge for innovative ‘Fork Five’ design Staff reports May 16, 2016The Fork Five received the ultimate “high five” at the 2016 ocMaker Challenge. Two students from La Quinta High School in the...
In the news: The 2017 Orange County Teachers of the Year, altruistic Aliso Niguel High students and more Staff reports May 13, 2016It’s time to check the roundup. Here’s what’s happening in education news this week: A school bus carrying Orange County Superintendent...
OCDE in 30 Seconds: The OCDE print shop makes business cards, books, brochures and more Ian Hanigan May 12, 2016It’s time for another installment of “OCDE in 30 Seconds.” This time around, we caught up with Reprographics Supervisor Shawn...
Painting their own paths: ACCESS art program soars with at-risk students Staff reports May 11, 2016Pick a quote, any quote, and paint a picture of those words. This is just one of the artistic exercises the...
OCDE to host ‘Publishers’ Faire’ featuring new standards-aligned instructional materials Staff reports May 10, 2016Orange County administrators, curriculum coordinators, coaches and teachers will get a chance to preview new instructional materials aligned with the state...