OCDE unveils resources to help educators teach about airborne illnesses, vaccines Ian Hanigan February 4, 2021OCDE has partnered with the Orange County Health Care Agency to produce a series of mini-lessons, activities and informational handouts...
Your one-page guide to health education in California (available in multiple languages) Ian Hanigan February 6, 2020In 2019, the California Board of Education approved a framework to help teachers deliver lessons aligned with the state’s health education...
Anaheim Elementary School District targets e-cigarette manufacturer Juul in lawsuit Fermin Leal January 13, 2020The Anaheim Elementary School District has joined the Los Angeles Unified School District and the San Diego Unified School District...
OCDE in 30 Seconds: Understanding the connection between wellness and learning Ian Hanigan October 2, 2019OCDE knows healthy students are better learners. That’s why the department offers school nursing support and health services to 27...
6 OC library branches offer free summer meals for kids Ian Hanigan June 17, 2019Did you know your child can receive free summer meals at six OC Public Library branches? Starting this month, select...
State schools chief invites public to weigh in on health ed framework draft Ian Hanigan December 27, 2018State education leaders are seeking public input on a new curricular framework aimed at helping teachers, administrators, school nurses and...
Health experts warn teens lack enough sleep, call for later school start times Fermin Leal August 10, 2017Everyone can appreciate a few extra minutes of sleep each morning, especially teenagers heading off to school. Now, a growing...
State program reimburses groups that provide meals to low-income students Ian Hanigan February 6, 2017The application window is open for California’s Summer Food Service Program, which reimburses organizations that offer free meals to low-income...
How long should children sleep? Here’s what the experts have to say Ian Hanigan August 10, 2016With summer break at or near an end for a number of Orange County schools, a lot of students are going to...
