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UPDATE: National History Day-OC competition moved to virtual format amid COVID-19 concerns

Ian Hanigan
March 12, 2020
Students at the Academic Decathlon

High school teams prep for the 52nd annual Orange County Academic Decathlon

Ian Hanigan
January 22, 2020
Students at the Academic Decathlon

Academic event season has arrived, and we’ve compiled a list of important dates

Ian Hanigan
January 14, 2020

Anaheim Union students clean up at Project Soapbox speech competition

Ian Hanigan
December 30, 2019
Students around a table with labtops

OC middle school students get a jump on National History Day projects

Ian Hanigan
November 20, 2019
Student Maverick Malfavon and teacher Erik Peterson

Local students triumph at National History Day-California competition

Ian Hanigan
May 15, 2019
Two students in front of a Berlin Wall exhibit

VIDEO: Local students document ‘triumph and tragedy’ at National History Day competition

Ian Hanigan
March 13, 2019
Zane Pert and his National History Day project

Two OC projects named finalists at culminating National History Day event

Ian Hanigan
June 20, 2018
Zane Pert and his National History Day project

Orange County to be represented at the National History Day finals in Maryland

Ian Hanigan
May 22, 2018
Students showcase their National History Day project

Young historians await results of National History Day-Orange County competition

Ian Hanigan
March 13, 2018
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#ICYMI: Please join us in celebrating the 11 educa #ICYMI: Please join us in celebrating the 11 educational programs from Orange County that were recently presented with Golden Bell Awards from the California School Boards Association @csbanow. Read more about these outstanding programs in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).
@CoxCommunications is once again inviting the next @CoxCommunications is once again inviting the next generation of high school seniors who demonstrate a passion for learning and a desire to pursue a higher education to apply for college scholarships. Applications are now open, and the deadline to complete and submit online is Friday, Feb. 3. Learn more about the application process in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).
Today, we pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Today, we pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who was born on this day in 1929. A life and legacy that continues to live on through his inspiring words. As a reminder, our county offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 18, in honor of Dr. King. #MLKDay
The county's top health official today announced t The county's top health official today announced that all OC residents age 65 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. With the county now in Phase 1B, OC residents are encouraged to register through a testing management app called Othena to find out when they’re eligible for the vaccine. More information in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).
The County of Orange @ocgov is seeking two teams o The County of Orange @ocgov is seeking two teams of volunteers to help assist at future COVID-19 vaccine distribution sites. Those with medical licenses and general support volunteers interested in helping can register via links found in our latest post in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).
Applying to college this year as the pandemic cont Applying to college this year as the pandemic continues has thrust a new set of challenges on high school students. But amid the disruption, we’re celebrating another Orange County high schooler who recently received news that he was accepted to Harvard University. Head to the OCDE Newsroom to read more and while you’re there - check out the other education stories we are following this week in the Weekly roundup (link in bio) @gardengroveusd #k12education
Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? You are not alone, but the OC Health Care Agency is here to help! More information and a link to covidvaccinefacts.com can be found in our latest post in the COVID-19 digest (link in bio).
2020 has certainly been a year of teaching with gr 2020 has certainly been a year of teaching with grace, resilience and patience. We reached out to semifinalists in OC's Teachers of the Year program to see if they’d be willing to share their reflections on teaching in 2020. Head to the OCDE Newsroom to see what they had to say (link in bio).
Before we say goodbye to 2020, we decided to take Before we say goodbye to 2020, we decided to take a look in the rear view mirror and recap our most notable OCDE Newsroom posts of the year. Looking back, we can see that the lessons we’ve learned are lessons that will stick with us for years to come! Read more in our link in bio.
Happy Monday! #ICYMI – we are pleased to announc Happy Monday! #ICYMI – we are pleased to announce that OCDE was represented on list of @ocregister Orange County’s 100 Most Influential People! Read more in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).
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"You get a bike, you get a bike, you get a bike!" "You get a bike, you get a bike, you get a bike!" Head to the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio) to read about how the Bikes for Kids Foundation @bikes4kids surprised a group of lucky third graders from Helen Estock Elementary School in the @tustinusd with brand new bicycles!
Parenting OC magazine @ParentingOCmag is accepting Parenting OC magazine @ParentingOCmag is accepting nominations for its School Heroes of Orange County program, which will honor exemplary local teachers and school employees. Deadline to submit is Dec. 27. Let's honor the amazing school heroes in OC (link in bio).
Calling young poets! OCDE is partnering with Arts Calling young poets! OCDE is partnering with Arts Orange County as they host Poetry Out Loud, which encourages high school students in the study and recitation of timeless poetry. The registration deadline in Jan. 30 and additional information – including a link to register – can be found in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).
Did you know that a social network right here in O Did you know that a social network right here in Orange County is dedicated to bringing community members, health care professionals and leaders together to collaborate across sectors to prevent ACEs, heal from trauma, and build resilience? Affiliated with the national @acesaware ACEs Connection website, the Orange County ACEs Connection promotes trauma-informed and resilience-building practices and policies in communities and institutions — from schools to prisons to hospitals and churches — to help heal and to develop resilience in people who’ve been affected by trauma. Read more in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio) #acesawaregrantee
Sunburst Youth Academy continues to change lives. Sunburst Youth Academy continues to change lives. Last week, the immersive military-style high school for at-risk youth, held a virtual graduation for a very special Class 26. Read the full story in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio). @iamsunburst
After losing their home to the devastating Bond Fi After losing their home to the devastating Bond Fire, the longtime caretaker of @Insidetheoutdoors site and her family were recipients of a surprise act of kindness. Stephanie Smith, who has lived at Rancho Soñado for nearly 20 years, was presented with a check for $2,000 courtesy of Cops Care, a program created by Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) Orange County and the @OCsheriff to aid families impacted by crises. Read more in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio) #kindness1billion
We're breaking down the new regional stay-at-home We're breaking down the new regional stay-at-home order, what it means for OC schools and where to go for additional information. Feel to tag a friend, and pass along #sharingiscaring #octogether
Organizers at @ochealthinfo have announced the win Organizers at @ochealthinfo have announced the winners of the Mask Message Contest which drew more than 600 entries from elementary, middle and high school students! Check out some of the winning entries in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).
It is with deep sadness that we report Rancho Soñ It is with deep sadness that we report Rancho Soñado, the headquarters for OCDE’s @InsidetheOutdoors environmental education program, was overtaken this week by the Bond Fire. No OCDE staff members were injured; however, many animals housed on site did not survive the blaze. While there is no timetable yet for rebuilding, a “Rebuild Inside the Outdoors” GoFundMe page has been set up to collect funds on behalf of the Inside the Outdoors Foundation. For additional information on this tragic loss, the Inside the Outdoors program and a link to the GoFundMe page, please read our post in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).
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