WATCH: OCDE advances drug and alcohol prevention efforts with youth conference Ian Hanigan May 16, 2024Why does the Orange County Department of Education prioritize drug and alcohol prevention? Let’s start with the fact that substances...
College and Career Ready: As Chief Science Officers, students advocate for STEM awareness, engagement Ian Hanigan May 13, 2024As part of our “College and Career Ready” series, Orange County Department of Education Deputy Superintendent Dr. Ramon Miramontes recently...
OC teacher a state finalist in Presidential Awards program for math and science instruction Ian Hanigan May 9, 2024A photograph showing a field of sunflowers in Suzanne Huerta’s classroom prompted one student to ponder over how many seeds...
On National School Nurse Day, here are 4 things you might not know about school nurses Ian Hanigan May 8, 2024Each year, National Nurses Week is recognized from May 6 through May 12, which, not coincidentally, is the birthday of...
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...
OC Board of Education begins search for next county superintendent Ian Hanigan May 1, 2024The Orange County Board of Education is gearing up to appoint a new county superintendent of schools following the news...
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 dominates at National History Day-California with 24 championship projects Ian Hanigan April 25, 2024Orange County students once again demonstrated keen historical analysis while showcasing their creativity at this year’s National History Day-California competition,...
NAMM Foundation awards schools for orchestrating student success through music education Jennifer Nguyen April 25, 2024The NAMM Foundation is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Best Communities for Music Education Awards by honoring more than...
Goal-oriented: Annual Hope Cup Soccer Tournament champions inclusion Ian Hanigan April 23, 2024More than 600 students with special needs showcased their soccer skills and sportsmanship at the annual Hope Cup Soccer Tournament,...
