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Thorman Elementary School students

All 97 third-graders at Tustin’s Thorman Elementary School surprised with brand new bikes

December 15, 2016

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Students from OCDE’s alternative education progr

Students from OCDE’s alternative education program had virtual ringside seats to a special video chat with boxing champ @abnermares.

Mares struck an encouraging and relatable tone as he went a few rounds on the challenges he faced early in life and his path to becoming a four-time world champion. Read more in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).

Did you know that research has shown a relationshi

Did you know that research has shown a relationship between long term health outcomes and negative early childhood experiences such as abuse, neglect and household dysfunction?

In partnership with @chocchildrens and the @ocaap , OCDE was named a recipient an @acesaware grant designed to inform and educate communities about the importance of screening for ACEs and responding with trauma-informed care.

More information on ACEs can be found in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio). #acesaware #acesawaregrantee

While COVID-19 restrictions prevented an in-person

While COVID-19 restrictions prevented an in-person gathering, today's sixth annual OC Pathways Showcase took attendees on a virtual trip exploring what career education looks like in Orange County classrooms, schools and districts. If you missed it, no worries – we've got you covered. A link to watch the showcase can be viewed in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).

From behind the scenes to the front line, we are s

From behind the scenes to the front line, we are shining the light on our school maintenance and operations teams. This group of unsung heroes are tasked with ensuring the approximately 616 public schools in Orange County are clean and safe. Read more in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).

COVID-19 update: California Governor @gavinnewsom

COVID-19 update: California Governor @gavinnewsom today announced that Orange County, along with 27 other counties will move back to the most restrictive purple tier of California’s color-coded tracking system. But what does this mean for local schools? Schools that were previously cleared to reopen for modified on-site instruction will be allowed to stay open with the necessary precautions, including face coverings and physical distancing.

But based on state guidelines, campuses that have not yet reopened for in-person instruction will have to continue offering distance learning until infection rates improve.

Districts that were in the process of taking a phased-in approach to reopening their schools will now have to submit their plans for approval to County Health Officer Dr. Clayton Chau.

Read more in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).

We are thrilled to share that sous chef, Phillip B

We are thrilled to share that sous chef, Phillip Burns, from the @AnaheimUnion has been named one of six 2020 California Classified School Employees of the Year.

According to his county nomination, Burns’ responsibilities have included recipe development, product testing, planning and creating meals for students with special dietary needs. Before the pandemic, his role expanded to include assisting the central kitchen manager with the oversight and preparation of approximately 20,000 meals a day.

More on this special recognition can be found in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).

On this #WorldKindnessDay, we want to take a momen

On this #WorldKindnessDay, we want to take a moment to remind our community that no act of kindness is too small. To celebrate this day, we're asking for you to share your acts of kindness with us at kindness1billion.org. Please help us reach our goal of registering one billion acts of kindness. #kindness1billion #bekind

This week and every week, we're grateful for Orang

This week and every week, we're grateful for Orange County's school psychologists. School psychologists contribute to the learning and healthy development of our students that's so vital to their success both in and out of the classroom. Thank you for serving and supporting our students and families. #NationalSchoolPsychologyWeek #SPAW2020

In observance of Veterans Day, we will be closed t

In observance of Veterans Day, we will be closed tomorrow, November 11. We recognize, honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our nation in the military. #veteransday🇺🇸

#ICYMI: The @ochealthinfo is inviting elementary,

#ICYMI: The @ochealthinfo is inviting elementary, middle and high schoolers to submit creative mask designs, essays and social media content as part of its Mask Message Contest. Schools with winning entries in the Mask Message Contest will receive technology grants for Wi-Fi hotspots and more. The deadline for submissions is 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 19. For more information, please visit ochealthinfo.com/maskcontest

Got an old computer that’s gathering dust? It co

Got an old computer that’s gathering dust? It could help an Orange County student navigate distance learning.

OCDE is teaming up with @coxcommunications, @coxbusiness and the @ocbiz_council to rally businesses and the public to take part in a two-week computer drive that will put refurbished devices in the hands of local students who need them.

From Nov. 10 through Nov. 20, donations can be made at the following Cox Retail Store locations:

Woodbury Town Center, 6234 Irvine Blvd., Irvine

Plaza de la Paz Shopping Center, 27321 La Paz Road, Suite B, Laguna Niguel

More information can be found in our latest post in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).

Need a quick refresh of this week's top education

Need a quick refresh of this week's top education stories? If you answered yes, then we've got you covered! Head to the OCDE Newsroom and check out the weekly roundup (link in bio).

Join us in a few hours as we honor Orange County’s Teachers of the Year with a virtual tribute.

A special video celebrating nearly 60 of the county’s top educators will debut at 3:30 p.m. today on the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio) and the OCDE Facebook page. It will also be available for viewing anytime afterward.

Expect to hear more about an in-person ceremony honoring this year’s Orange County Teachers of the Year sometime in 2021. #teachersoftheyear

Save the date! Please join OCDE this Friday, Nov.

Save the date! Please join OCDE this Friday, Nov. 6 at 3:30 p.m. as we honor and celebrate Orange County’s top educators with a virtual tribute. A special video celebrating our 2021 OC Teachers of the Year will debut in the OCDE Newsroom and on our Facebook page. Tag a friend and help us spread the word.

#icymi - A middle school student at @thepegasussc

#icymi - A middle school student at @thepegasusschool in Huntington Beach, was one of 30 finalists to compete in Broadcom MASTERS, known as the nation’s premier STEM middle school competition. His project is available for the public to view through Nov. 4. Read more in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).

A non-traditional high school in Orange County is

A non-traditional high school in Orange County is giving students who’ve faced significant obstacles a second chance at life. Take a moment to learn how @iamsunburst Sunburst Youth Academy, a community high school operated by the CA National Guard in partnership with OCDE, is changing lives (link in bio).

Members of OCDE's Business Services team today par

Members of OCDE's Business Services team today participated in a virtual SPOOKTACULAR Halloween Mask Costume Contest! The mission: take a face covering and turn it into something creative for Halloween. Mission accomplished! Who's your favorite? Comment below!

The @cadepted today named Laura Gómez, a third-gr

The @cadepted today named Laura Gómez, a third-grade teacher at Martin Elementary School in the @santaanausd , as a 2021 California Teacher of the Year, the highest honor for educators statewide.

Gómez, a teacher of 25 years, is one of five teachers across California to earn this recognition. Gómez was named earlier this year as an Orange County Teacher of the Year. More on this exciting announcement in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).

We'd like to take a moment to thank our first resp

We'd like to take a moment to thank our first responders, and recognize their dedication to public safety. We are grateful to the brave men and women on the front lines who go above and beyond to keep our families and communities safe – especially during the recent fires and amidst a global pandemic. Thank you to ALL our first responders in Orange County and across the country!
#FirstRespondersDay

Head to the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio) for the la

Head to the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio) for the latest rundown of Orange County school closures and plans for instruction on Wednesday, Oct. 28. We continue to keep those affected by the fires in our thoughts.

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