Students virtually showcase STEM-based innovations at seventh annual ocMaker Challenge Nichole Pichardo May 21, 2021More than 150 students from across Orange County have virtually exhibited over 60 STEM-based designs demonstrating creativity and ingenuity at...
Weekly roundup: Estancia High engineering students take top honors at local competition; governor’s budget proposes significant funding for education; and more Nichole Pichardo May 14, 2021Engineering students from Estancia High School in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District recently landed a first-place team win at the...
Weekly roundup: Irvine USD teen turns leftover bagels into successful food waste initiative; federal free meal program extension; and more Nichole Pichardo April 23, 2021A student at Northwood High School in the Irvine Unified School District is helping to fight food waste and hunger,...
Orange County students take home top honors at annual science and engineering fair Nichole Pichardo April 20, 2021Although the typical days of halls packed with students, spectators and judges are still on hiatus, that didn’t stop over...
Six tips for kindergarten readiness Nichole Pichardo April 12, 2021While the second week in April is dedicated nationally to celebrating the Week of the Young Child, OCDE’s Early Learning...
Weekly roundup: Five OC districts awarded for music education programs; Anaheim Elementary students return to campus; and more Nichole Pichardo April 9, 2021Five Orange County school districts this week were named among the 2021 Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM...
Weekly roundup: Extended in-person learning plans, revised youth sports guidance and more Nichole Pichardo March 26, 2021A growing number of Orange County school districts are developing plans to offer in-person learning five days a week. The...
Brea siblings turn virtual language lessons into a charitable business Nichole Pichardo March 18, 2021What started as a weekly game of “Go Fish” with grandma has turned into a charitable business for a brother-sister...
Weekly roundup: New state guidance for high school sports, vaccine shipping delays, and more Nichole Pichardo February 19, 2021The California Department of Public Health on Friday released new updates to its guidance for youth and high school sports,...
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...
