State Board of Education seeks additional testing flexibility for schools Ian Hanigan March 17, 2021The state Board of Education is looking to give California school districts expanded options for assessing student learning this spring...
VIDEO: ‘One Day’ short film looks at life inside OCDE’s Adult Transition program Nichole Pichardo March 11, 2021A new short film produced by OCDE’s Communications and Media Services unit follows one class of Adult Transition students at...
Students from OCDE’s Otto Fischer School are building kindness one desk at a time Nichole Pichardo March 10, 2021It all started with an idea for a kindness project. Now, students from Otto A. Fischer School are building desks...
VIDEO: Get a bird’s eye view of OCDE’s new Harbor Learning Center North campus Ian Hanigan March 9, 2021Thanks to OCDE’s Media Services team, we have a visual update on the new Harbor Learning Center North campus that...
Weekly roundup: Model Continuation High Schools, state and local reopening plans, and more Ian Hanigan March 5, 2021La Vista High School in Fullerton was among 27 California campuses recognized this week as Model Continuation High Schools for...
Black History Month virtual forum will examine equity, opportunity and inclusion Ian Hanigan February 21, 2021Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares will host a virtual forum this Thursday, Feb. 25 in recognition of Black History...
Irvine’s University High School wins its first Orange County Academic Decathlon Ian Hanigan February 17, 2021Orange County has a new Academic Decathlon champion — and the makings of a crosstown rivalry. Irvine’s University High School...
Weekly roundup: OCDE and partners unveil mental health toolbox, teacher pens acclaimed novel, and more Ian Hanigan February 12, 2021Seeking to buffer some of the pandemic’s impact on children and teens, the Orange County Department of Education has collaborated...
Students participate virtually in National History Day-Orange County competition Ian Hanigan February 11, 2021More than 200 young historians representing 25 schools will once again showcase their original websites, papers, documentaries, performances and exhibits...
OCDE honors school counselors for contributions and support during an unprecedented year Nichole Pichardo February 3, 2021Although the pandemic has once again canceled an in-person awards ceremony, that didn’t stop OCDE from honoring nine local school...
