college and career readiness

6 questions (and answers) about this summer’s California MTSS Professional Learning Institute 

Ian Hanigan May 17, 2023

This summer, the Orange County Department of Education and the Butte County Office of Education are teaming up to host...

OC Pathways launches network of work-based learning resources for regional education partners

Madeline Gray May 15, 2023

OC Pathways will host its second installment of the K-16 Regional Education Collaborative network sessions on Tuesday, inviting educational partners...

Q&A: Weighing the pros and cons of ChatGPT in education

Ian Hanigan May 9, 2023

Virginia Reischl knows some teachers may feel uneasy about the rise of ChatGPT and other super-advanced chatbots. That’s understandable.  The...

Weekly roundup: OC Artists of the Year named, OCDE students win agricultural awards, and more

Madeline Gray May 5, 2023

From a pool of 721 nominees, seven talented students were selected as this year’s Orange County Artists of the Year....

8 OC schools considered models for civic learning by California chief justice

Vicky Nguyen May 3, 2023

California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero will personally visit two Anaheim Union High School District campuses this fall, as they are...

Weekly roundup: Los Angeles Angels adopt five OC schools, Teachers of the Year honored, and more

Vicky Nguyen April 28, 2023

Donning their bright red shirts and baseball jerseys, students and staff from Jefferson Elementary excitedly welcomed Los Angeles Angels infielder...

OCDE announces the 2024 Orange County Teachers of the Year

Madeline Gray April 27, 2023

Six educators received a welcome surprise in their classrooms Thursday as they found out they were selected as 2024 Orange...

Weekly roundup: Anaheim opens districtwide food pantry, Inside the Outdoors program hosts Earth Day events, and more

Madeline Gray April 21, 2023

In an effort to further alleviate food insecurity in its community, the Anaheim Union High School District opened its first...

U.S. Department of Ed names Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary as ‘Green Ribbon School’

Vicky Nguyen April 21, 2023

Creating innovative ways to reduce environmental impacts and costs while offering effective sustainability educational programs earned Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary...

Orange County Department of Education releases strategic vision for student thriving

Ian Hanigan April 17, 2023

In collaboration with families, educators and community partners, the Orange County Department of Education has introduced a strategic vision that...