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...
Two-day conference aims to enhance interpretation and translation services in schools Ian Hanigan September 27, 2019More than 350 people from 14 states gathered in Irvine Friday for an OCDE-led conference aimed at enhancing interpretation and...
Weekly roundup: Irvine student stars in ‘Sweeney Todd,’ ethnic studies curriculum gets a rewrite, and more Ian Hanigan September 20, 2019We’re technically starting this week’s roundup with a story from last week, but it’s one we’d be remiss in not...
OCDE to host virtual town hall with state schools chief to discuss closing the achievement gap Ian Hanigan September 19, 2019Educational leaders from Orange County are invited to attend a virtual town hall meeting with State Superintendent Tony Thurmond on...
Educators to learn financial literacy concepts that can be passed on to students Ian Hanigan September 16, 2019A two-day workshop in October will empower local teachers with personal finance lessons that can be shared with students. Hosted...
Weekly roundup: Building projects in Newport-Mesa, housing costs for teachers, state legislation, and more Ian Hanigan September 6, 2019As of this week, all OC schools were back in business. The final districts to come online included Fountain Valley,...
Student profile: Sunburst Youth Academy helps Hannah create her own path Ian Hanigan September 5, 2019“I realized that this is really the change that I needed, but I wasn’t sure if I was ready yet.”...
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...
