OCDE to host workshop for counselors and others who support student mental health Ian Hanigan May 8, 2023In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Orange County Department of Education is hosting a virtual webinar titled “How...
2022 in Review: A look back at some of the OCDE Newsroom’s most notable stories Ian Hanigan December 27, 20222022 began inauspiciously enough, with a massive Covid-19 spike that caused widespread absences following winter break. But then case rates...
The California School Dashboard is back. Here’s what’s changed in 2022. Ian Hanigan December 15, 2022After a three-year hiatus, the California School Dashboard has returned. Considered the centerpiece of the state’s school accountability efforts, the...
Weekly roundup: Irvine Unified alumna named ‘Outstanding Youth,’ Los Alamitos Instacart program, new WellSpace, and more Vicky Nguyen November 18, 2022An alumna from the Irvine Unified School District earned honors as an “Outstanding Youth” for her work in the community...
VIDEO: Los Alamitos Unified’s adult transition program promotes independence and opportunities for students Vicky Nguyen November 17, 2022It can be difficult for most people to stick to a shopping list at Target, but not for students in...
OC students outperform peers on assessments that reflect pandemic-era disruptions Ian Hanigan October 24, 2022Along with marking the first full year of in-person instruction in the age of COVID-19, the 2021-22 school year saw...
VIDEO: OC School Safety Summit examines proactive, collaborative strategies Ian Hanigan September 1, 2022School safety professionals and law enforcement leaders gathered at the Orange County Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy in Tustin on Wednesday...
Weekly roundup: Students compete in International Chemistry Olympiad, student’s role in MLB game, and more Vicky Nguyen July 15, 2022Two students from University High School in Irvine are representing the United States at the International Chemistry Olympiad, which will...
Weekly roundup: Book vending machine, supporting families through inflation, students get second chances, and more Vicky Nguyen June 17, 2022Students will not find any snacks in a new vending machine that was installed at a school in the Buena...
Weekly roundup: It’s game-on for Fullerton street hockey event, a spelling bee champ is crowned, and more Ian Hanigan March 11, 2022Students from the Fullerton School District took part in a daylong street hockey tournament over the weekend using equipment provided...