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Weekly roundup: Fanning family helps Brea move forward, districts make reopening plans, and more

July 10, 2020

Bringing a graceful end to a controversy that had divided the Brea community, the grandchildren of the late William E. Fanning asked district officials to remove the former superintendent's name from an element... Read More

Orange County school districts to receive PPE for students and staff

Nichole Pichardo

July 9, 2020

This week, the OCDE received its first shipment of personal protective equipment from the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, or CalOES, to be distributed to school districts across Orange County. CalOE... Read More

New program delivers meals to at-risk OC residents during coronavirus pandemic

Nichole Pichardo

July 8, 2020

A group of Orange County nonprofit organizations, philanthropists and independent restaurant owners have come together to launch a new program called Delivering with Dignity, aimed at providing 5,000 high-quali... Read More

Orange County’s 2020 census response is exceeding state and national averages

Ian Hanigan

July 7, 2020

Keep it up, OC. The latest figures available on the U.S. Census website show Orange County has a higher rate of participation than California and the rest of the country. And 10 local cities have already sur... Read More

5 things to know about the state budget and K-12 funding

Nichole Pichardo

July 6, 2020

Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom and the Legislature passed the 2020 Budget Act – a $202.1 billion spending plan to promote economic recovery while closing a $54.3 billion budget shortfall caused by the coronav... Read More

Weekly roundup: OC Artists of the Year, distance learning considerations, and more

Ian Hanigan

July 3, 2020

The Orange County Register has announced the top student artists recognized through its Orange County High School Artist of the Year program, which, like most of us, hit a few hurdles in recent months. This ... Read More

Updated: OCDE offers resources to help spread the word about the 2020 Census

Staff reports

June 30, 2020

The 2020 U.S. Census count is underway. As mandated by the U.S. Constitution, the federal Census Bureau conducts a nationwide population count once every 10 years. It's one of the few national activities the... Read More

Irvine middle schooler takes third at National History Day finale

Ian Hanigan

June 29, 2020

A local student has won third place in the 2020 National History Day competition, which live-streamed this year’s awards ceremony from Washington, D.C. Natalie Miller of Lakeside Middle School in the Irvine ... Read More

Weekly roundup: A state budget deal, mindfulness in schools, campus reopening plans, and more

Ian Hanigan

June 26, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers have reportedly reached agreement on a spending plan for 2020-21, one that's expected to hold funding for K-12 schools and community colleges at their current levels. Th... Read More

State Department of Education to study school safety data, examine ethnic studies options

Nichole Pichardo

June 25, 2020

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond on Wednesday outlined two upcoming efforts that the California Department of Education will lead as schools tackle questions about educational equity, racial injustice and the... Read More

State department of education announces new partnership to connect students in need

5 skills that can help students successfully navigate distance learning

COVID-19 update: OC Health Care Agency issues statement on elementary waiver process

California Department of Education shares FAQs on distance learning

Weekly roundup: Anaheim high schoolers offer ‘Teenage Therapy,’ Newport repeals block-learning, and more

Weekly roundup: Fanning family helps Brea move forward, districts make reopening plans, and more

Orange County school districts to receive PPE for students and staff

New program delivers meals to at-risk OC residents during coronavirus pandemic

Orange County’s 2020 census response is exceeding state and national averages

5 things to know about the state budget and K-12 funding

Weekly roundup: OC Artists of the Year, distance learning considerations, and more

Updated: OCDE offers resources to help spread the word about the 2020 Census

Irvine middle schooler takes third at National History Day finale

Weekly roundup: A state budget deal, mindfulness in schools, campus reopening plans, and more

State Department of Education to study school safety data, examine ethnic studies options

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COVID-19 update: OC Health Care Agency issues statement on elementary waiver process

California Department of Education publishes guidance for reopening campuses

County superintendent recommends keeping campuses closed to students, focusing on distance learning this school year

OCDE in 30 Seconds: IT team keeps district computers running with backup servers

OCDE in 30: Does your school have an Academic Pentathlon team?

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Services for Language Learners provides multilingual and multicultural support

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Services for Language Learners unit offers resources and guidance

OCDE in 30 Seconds: OCDE provides services for infants with hearing loss

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Resources and networking opportunities available to OC families

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Career technical education offers STEM opportunities for all students

OCDE in 30 Seconds: PAL program built on the philosophy of students helping students

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Friday Night Live empowers youth to be leaders in their communities

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Credential and Fingerprinting Services

OCDE in 30 Seconds: The OCDE print shop makes business cards, books, brochures and more

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Nutrition programs focus on ‘the whole child’

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Now in its 40th year, the VSA Festival is ‘Soaring to Greater Heights’

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Looking for meeting space? ‘We’ve got you covered’

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Here’s a little known fact about OCDE’s Business Services division

OCDE in 30 Seconds: A traveling scientist from Inside the Outdoors brings a guest

OCDE in 30 Seconds: A quick look at the National History Day program

OCDE in 30 Seconds: IT division supports the technology needs of Orange County schools

OCDE in 30 Seconds: A brief look at the ‘Move More Eat Healthy’ program

OCDE in 30 Seconds: We break down the Orange County Academic Decathlon in half a minute