Mijares: Thousands attend conference in pursuit of equitable and inclusive learning environments Al Mijares August 29, 2019In July, more than 3,000 educators from across the state gathered at the Long Beach Convention Center with matching lanyards...
Weekly roundup: More OC schools are back in session, a life-saving addition to school IDs, and more Ian Hanigan August 16, 2019Students in Buena Park, Fullerton, Santa Ana and Tustin headed back to school this week, and more districts are set...
Student Profile: Ryan acquires vocational and life skills in OCDE’s Adult Transition Program Ian Hanigan August 14, 2019Along with supporting 27 local school districts, the Orange County Department of Education directly serves some of the county’s most...
VIDEO: Inside the Outdoors summer camps nurture a natural curiosity — and kindness Ian Hanigan August 7, 2019Did you know OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors environmental education program offers summer camps? From late June through early August, ITO...
Weekly roundup: Future farmers send animals to sanctuaries, educators gather to talk equity, and more Ian Hanigan August 2, 2019Five Fullerton students who are part of a Future Farmers of American program decided the slaughterhouse wouldn’t be the final...
Can’t attend the 2019 California MTSS institute? Here’s how to watch the keynotes live Ian Hanigan July 25, 2019Thousands of educators and school-based professionals will gather for three days in Long Beach next week to discuss practices that...
Student profile: Marisol and fellow cadets get a fresh start at Sunburst Youth Academy Ian Hanigan July 16, 2019In our latest OCDE Student Profile, we bring you the story of Marisol, a cadet who recently graduated from the...
Local high school students pair up with Boeing engineers in summer internship program Ian Hanigan July 1, 2019Some 75 local high schoolers are serving as interns this summer in a highly selective work-based learning program offered by...
Mijares: Educators must be change-agents, advocates for vulnerable student populations Al Mijares June 26, 2019Interventions for many students have historically taken the form of punitive measures, including suspensions or expulsions. But today’s educators recognize...
Student profile: OCDE offers Ury an onramp to educational, career success Ian Hanigan June 24, 2019Along with running programs and services that are vital to local school districts, OCDE directly serves some of Orange County’s...