Student contest aims to promote kindness and inclusivity — especially during the pandemic Ian Hanigan October 21, 2020 The Orange County Human Relations Commission is encouraging students to help create inspiring campaigns to curb hateful ... Read More
OCDE staff unite to raise awareness about bullying prevention Nichole Pichardo October 21, 2020 In light of National Bullying Prevention month, OCDE today joins millions of people from across the country to celebrate... Read More
OCDE partners with OC Health Care Agency to offer after-hours nursing support for schools Ian Hanigan October 20, 2020 As more campuses resume on-site instruction, OCDE has partnered with the OC Health Care Agency to hire a team of qualifi... Read More
5 facts to make you more ACEs aware Nichole Pichardo October 19, 2020 An acronym that has been used by healthcare professionals for decades has recently become a common term for educators wh... Read More
Weekly roundup: Project Hope Alliance, Mendez virtual groundbreaking, tutors in demand, and more Ian Hanigan October 16, 2020 Since March, Project Hope Alliance has put Chromebooks and WiFi hotspots in the hands of about 850 schoolchildren who ar... Read More
OCDE’s ACCESS program hosts outdoor back to school night Nichole Pichardo October 15, 2020 Staff members from OCDE’s ACCESS program, in partnership with Mariners Church, hosted a one-of-a-kind back to school nig... Read More
COVID-19 update: Health officials invite public to share their views on a potential vaccine Staff reports October 13, 2020 OCDE and local school districts continue to track the latest developments related to COVID-19 while following guidance f... Read More
WATCH: OC leaders break ground on park and memorial honoring landmark civil rights case Staff reports October 13, 2020 Welcome to the official groundbreaking for Mendez Tribute Memorial Park, brought to you by the City of Westminster and t... Read More
Mijares: Public space honoring Mendez v. Westminster will bring communities together Al Mijares October 11, 2020 The case of Mendez v. Westminster broke new ground not just for Orange County, but for our entire nation. Now, more t... Read More
Weekly roundup: Santa Ana student artwork to be displayed on school bus, database for reporting positive COVID cases, and more Nichole Pichardo October 9, 2020 A student from Saddleback High School in the Santa Ana Unified School District has won an art contest sponsored by JFK T... Read More
State organization recognizes OC Supt. Mijares as a ‘champion’ for students Ian Hanigan October 8, 2020 Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares has been presented with the Champions Award by the California County Superintend... Read More
OCDE helps local districts create positive school-wide behavior Nichole Pichardo October 7, 2020 For more than 15 years, the OCDE Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports team has been working with local distric... Read More
State Department of Education secures 500,000 devices for students in need Nichole Pichardo October 6, 2020 State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond recently announced that the California Department of Education ... Read More
Weekly roundup: Community bids farewell to FUHS gym, local schools start to reopen, and more Ian Hanigan October 2, 2020 A group of Fullerton Union High School alumni recently paid one last physically-distanced visit to their old gymnasium b... Read More
OCDE and City of Westminster to host virtual groundbreaking of park honoring historic Mendez v. Westminster case Nichole Pichardo October 1, 2020 The Orange County Department of Education is partnering with the City of Westminster to present a virtual groundbreaking... Read More
Fullerton’s Orangethorpe Elementary rocks new arts curriculum Ian Hanigan September 30, 2020 Students and staff from Orangethorpe Elementary School in the Fullerton School District recently got to rub virtual elbo... Read More
OC students begin return to in-person learning Nichole Pichardo September 28, 2020 Many students from across Orange County headed back to school campuses last week for the first time in over six months a... Read More
Weekly roundup: NFL star surprises Santa Ana students, school reopenings, promoting tolerance, and more Ian Hanigan September 25, 2020 A Los Angeles Charger dropped by Heroes Elementary School in Santa Ana with a special delivery this week. Isaac Roche... Read More
5 schools from OC earn National Blue Ribbon honors Ian Hanigan September 25, 2020 Five schools from Orange County have earned National Blue Ribbon status, considered the nation's highest educational hon... Read More
OCDE releases public schools directory for 2020-21 Ian Hanigan September 24, 2020 The new Orange County Public Schools Directory is here. Each year, the Orange County Department of Education produces... Read More
OCDE is paving the pathway for career education across Orange County Nichole Pichardo September 23, 2020 Since 2014, OCDE’s award-winning OC Pathways initiative has been creating self-sustaining partnerships to expand career ... Read More
Here are some frequently asked questions on the use of face coverings at school Ian Hanigan September 22, 2020 Face masks will likely go down as one of the most enduring visuals of 2020, and for good reason. As the California Depa... Read More
5 tips to help families to make the most of distance learning Staff reports September 21, 2020 While some Orange County school districts are mapping out a return to on-site instruction, others have indicated the... Read More
Q&A: Understanding the impacts of the pandemic on anxiety and depression Ian Hanigan September 21, 2020 Results of a survey conducted by the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate symptoms associated wi... Read More
