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Orange County School Nurses Organization seeks nominations for awards program

Ian Hanigan April 19, 2021

The Orange County School Nurses Organization is accepting nominations for qualified candidates who exemplify excellence in school nursing. Application forms...

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana to hold graduations at Angel Stadium, signing day a time for celebration, and more

Ian Hanigan April 16, 2021

The Santa Ana Unified School District announced that it’s partnering with Angel Stadium to host all of its commencement ceremonies...

Annual arts and disability festival celebrates 45 years

Nichole Pichardo April 15, 2021

“Sometimes people will judge others on the color of their skin and I want people to know that everyone should...

2 OC districts recognized for model school attendance review boards

Ian Hanigan April 14, 2021

Two Orange County districts have been recognized by the state for the work of their school attendance review boards, or...

Online gaming nights encourage friendships, inclusivity through shared experiences

Ian Hanigan April 13, 2021

Orange County high schoolers are invited to build friendships while playing popular games online during a series of upcoming gaming...

Six tips for kindergarten readiness

Nichole Pichardo April 12, 2021

While 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, 2021

Five Orange County school districts this week were named among the 2021 Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM...

Dr. John (Jack) Bedell, former OC Board of Education trustee and longtime professor, dies at 78

Ian Hanigan April 9, 2021

Dr. John (Jack) Bedell, a longtime professor who leveraged his signature charm, wit and humor to build relationships and find...

U.S. Department of Education approves California’s school assessment plan

Ian Hanigan April 8, 2021

The U.S. Department of Education will allow California to temporarily decouple state assessments from federal testing and accountability requirements, granting...

#kindness1billion: Davis Magnet School students raise funds for OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors program

Nichole Pichardo April 7, 2021

Students at Davis Magnet School in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District are raising money for a good cause by selling...