Weekly roundup: All California students now qualify for free school meals, educators gather for MTSS conference, and more Ian Hanigan July 23, 2021 Starting this year, every public school student in Orange County will have the option to get meals at school for free, r... Read More
‘With Liberty and Justice for All’: OC forum examines ethnic studies and state’s model curriculum (VIDEO) Ian Hanigan July 23, 2021 Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares delivers the introductory remarks during Wednesday's virtual forum, “With Liber... Read More
Q&A: Highlights from the fourth annual California MTSS Professional Learning Institute Nichole Pichardo July 22, 2021 More than 2,500 educators from throughout California gathered virtually this week for a three-day Professional Learning ... Read More
Four OC scholars are named Bank of America Student Leaders Ian Hanigan July 21, 2021 Two high school seniors and a pair of recent high school graduates from Orange County have been selected to participate ... Read More
New OCTA program to offer free bus rides for Orange County youth Nichole Pichardo July 20, 2021 A new initiative approved last week by the Orange County Transportation Authority — or OCTA — Board of Directors will so... Read More
Weekly roundup: Santa Ana High School team earns top honors at national speech and debate tournament; new state guidance for K-12 schools; and more Nichole Pichardo July 16, 2021 A team from Santa Ana High recently won the national championship at a highly-competitive national speech and debate tou... Read More
Virtual colloquium on July 21 will discuss ethnic studies and California’s model curriculum Nichole Pichardo July 14, 2021 A panel of educational leaders will define ethnic studies and discuss California’s model curriculum during an online for... Read More
OC educators provide tips to keep students learning this summer Nichole Pichardo July 14, 2021 The summer months are in full swing and while children and teens can definitely benefit from rest and relaxation, there ... Read More
COVID-19 update: State releases updated guidance for K-12 schools Staff reports July 14, 2021 OCDE and local school districts continue to track the latest developments related to COVID-19 while following guidance f... Read More
Three-day Safe Schools Conference to increase collaboration, spotlight best practices Ian Hanigan July 12, 2021 More than 300 educators, school workers and law enforcement representatives are set to convene in Orange County this wee... Read More
Weekly roundup: Former Brea Olinda alum headed to the Olympics; updated mask guidance for schools; and more Nichole Pichardo July 9, 2021 Orange County-born softball player Aubree Munro, who completed her education in the Brea Olinda Unified School District,... Read More
5 takeaways from the education trailer bill approved by the California Legislature Ian Hanigan July 8, 2021 Following the passage of a state budget that provides record funding for public education and expands transitional kinde... Read More
Here’s what summer learning looks like across Orange County Nichole Pichardo July 8, 2021 From nature walks to marble mazes to hands-on STEAM projects, small group learning and music activities, we're taking a ... Read More
Weekly roundup: Edison High mural pays tribute to civil rights icons, districts prepare to redraw voting boundaries, and more Ian Hanigan July 2, 2021 Edison High recently celebrated the completion of a powerful campus mural depicting figures from the 1960s civil rights ... Read More
Westminster High School dedicates new learning pavilion in honor of Sylvia Mendez Ian Hanigan July 1, 2021 Sylvia Mendez, a central figure in the legal fight to integrate local schools years before the Supreme Court's Brown v.... Read More
Defying the odds: OCDE’s alternative education program celebrates nearly 700 graduates Nichole Pichardo June 30, 2021 Language divides, homelessness, pregnancy, single parenting, and social and academic challenges are just some of the hur... Read More
Welcome to OC! Lowell Joint becomes the first school district in California to switch counties Ian Hanigan June 28, 2021 Along with running its own alternative and special education programs, the Orange County Department of Education provide... Read More
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, 2021 The Math Engineering Science Achievement — better known as MESA — team from Costa Mesa Middle and High School recently p... Read More
Irvine middle schoolers take top honors at virtual National History Day finals Nichole Pichardo June 22, 2021 A pair of middle schoolers from Irvine has earned first place in the 2021 National History Day competition, which was he... Read More
New superintendent announced for Fullerton Joint Union High School District Ian Hanigan June 21, 2021 The Fullerton Joint Union High School District has found its next superintendent. The district announced that Dr. Ste... Read More
Weekly roundup: OC spellers shine at Scripps National Spelling Bee, students win energy-efficient vehicle competition, and more Ian Hanigan June 18, 2021 A pair of eighth-graders from Orange County advanced all the way to the quarterfinals of the 2021 Scripps National Spell... Read More
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... Read More
OCDE conference to focus on strengthening school interpretation and translation services Ian Hanigan June 16, 2021 Enhancing school-based interpretation and translation services will be the topic of a month-long virtual conference host... Read More
In the news: Harvard-bound student credits success to Garden Grove superintendent’s mentor program Nichole Pichardo June 14, 2021 A Spectrum News 1 crew recently highlighted the inspiring story of a Garden Grove student’s journey to Harvard Universit... Read More
