OCDE’s homeless education program seeks supplies for local families Ian Hanigan November 10, 2020OCDE’s stockpile of supplies for families experiencing homelessness is running on empty. Jeanne Awrey, who coordinates the department’s homeless education...
WATCH NOW: We’re saluting the 2021 Orange County Teachers of the Year with a video tribute Ian Hanigan November 6, 2020round this time of year, OCDE would typically host a formal gala to spotlight dozens of Orange County’s top educators....
You’re invited! OC Pathways Showcase to highlight partnerships between educators and industry Ian Hanigan November 4, 2020Orange County has built a reputation as a national and international hub for innovative companies and leading-edge educational institutions. And...
Weekly roundup: Daylight Saving Time ends, fire crews gain ground, substitute teachers wanted, and more Ian Hanigan October 30, 2020Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, so be sure to set those clocks back one hour —...
‘Master motivator’ from OC is one of five California Teachers of the Year Ian Hanigan October 28, 2020A Santa Ana elementary school teacher has earned the state’s top honor for educators. Laura Gómez, who has worked at...
OCDE’s alternative ed division focuses on empowering students, families during day of professional development Ian Hanigan October 23, 2020More than 350 educators and administrators from OCDE’s alternative education program, otherwise known as ACCESS, took part Friday in a...
Weekly roundup: Project Hope Alliance, Mendez virtual groundbreaking, tutors in demand, and more Ian Hanigan October 16, 2020Since March, Project Hope Alliance has put Chromebooks and WiFi hotspots in the hands of about 850 schoolchildren who are...
Fullerton’s Orangethorpe Elementary rocks new arts curriculum Ian Hanigan September 30, 2020Students and staff from Orangethorpe Elementary School in the Fullerton School District recently got to rub virtual elbows with rock...
Weekly roundup: NFL star surprises Santa Ana students, school reopenings, promoting tolerance, and more Ian Hanigan September 25, 2020A Los Angeles Charger dropped by Heroes Elementary School in Santa Ana with a special delivery this week. Isaac Rochell,...
5 schools from OC earn National Blue Ribbon honors Ian Hanigan September 25, 2020Five schools from Orange County have earned National Blue Ribbon status, considered the nation’s highest educational honor. Ethan B. Allen...