OCDE to offer series of webinars focused on civic learning and engagement Nichole Pichardo January 26, 2021The Orange County Department of Education, in partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education, is inviting educators to...
Weekly roundup: Grab-and-go meals continue, changes to the SAT exam, and more Nichole Pichardo January 22, 2021Although schools in Orange County are slowly beginning to reopen, many districts continue to lend a helping hand to students...
These educational programs from OC have earned Golden Bell Awards Ian Hanigan January 20, 2021The California School Boards Association recently presented Golden Bell Awards to 11 educational programs from Orange County that drive student...
Cox Communications offers scholarship opportunities for high school seniors Nichole Pichardo January 18, 2021Cox Communications is once again inviting the next generation of high school seniors who demonstrate a passion for learning and...
Weekly roundup: Supporting students experiencing homelessness, a state budget starting point, and more Ian Hanigan January 15, 2021Spectrum News 1 recently spotlighted a social services liaison for the Santa Ana Unified School District who’s working to provide...
California Department of Public Health issues new COVID-19 guidance for schools Ian Hanigan January 14, 2021State health officials on Thursday announced updated guidance for K-12 schools, outlining requirements for campuses that have already reopened along...
Here are a few takeaways from the governor’s proposed budget Ian Hanigan January 10, 2021Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his preliminary spending plan for 2021-22 on Friday, laying out a $227.2 billion blueprint that would...
COVID-19 updates from 2020 Staff reports December 31, 2020Below is our running COVID-19 digest for 2020, with older stories posted at the bottom of the page. For the...
Rethinking what it means to connect: 10 Orange County teachers share their 2020 perspectives Ian Hanigan December 30, 2020How do we begin to describe 2020? And how will we look back on it? Over the last 12 months,...
Reflecting on an unprecedented year: 10 notable OCDE Newsroom stories from 2020 Nichole Pichardo December 29, 2020It goes without saying that 2020 has been a year like no other. And now, looking back, we can see...