Professional learning spotlight: OCDE to offer training on Universal Design for Learning Ian Hanigan September 26, 2024You might have heard the term Universal Design for Learning, or UDL. It’s a teaching method that supports diverse learning...
91st Festival of Arts showcases more than 200 pieces by Orange County students Vicky Nguyen July 30, 2024More than 200 pieces of artwork created by budding artists — ranging from transitional kindergarteners to seniors in high school...
Weekly roundup: Anaheim students cultivate community farm fest, Cypress High School graduate selected in MLB draft, and more Madeline Gray July 19, 2024On a 2.5-acre farm in Anaheim, students spent their Saturday teaching community members how to make strawberry jam with fresh...
WATCH: Educators converge in Anaheim for conference that aims to promote excellence for all learners Ian Hanigan July 17, 2024This week, the Anaheim Convention Center has become a hub for educational innovation, hosting more than 3,000 educators for the...
Weekly roundup: OC student art exhibit returns to Bowers Museum, Los Alamitos fifth-grader premieres short film, and more Madeline Gray July 5, 2024Starting next week, the talents of student and adult artists will be on full display in the Arts on the...
Weekly roundup: Fullerton School District class builds tiny home for unhoused peers, Westminster student heads to Scripps National Spelling Bee, and more Vicky Nguyen May 24, 2024Eighth-grade students from Nicolas Junior High School in the Fullerton School District are one step closer to changing the lives...
Mental Health Awareness Month: How OCDE is making mental health a year-round focus Ian Hanigan May 3, 2024Every year, the entire month of May is dedicated to raising mental health awareness. But efforts to address and support...
County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares to step down in June, citing health issues Ian Hanigan April 26, 2024Dr. Al Mijares, who has led the Orange County Department of Education for over a decade as the county’s 11th...
OC students top state averages by substantial margins on English, math assessments Ian Hanigan October 18, 2023As standardized test scores across California remain on the path to post-pandemic recovery, Orange County appears to be leading the...
OCDE partners on national initiative for inclusive education Ian Hanigan September 11, 2023Reflecting its ongoing commitment to inclusive education, the Orange County Department of Education has been selected by the SWIFT Education...