OC students begin heading back to school as summer breaks end Fermin Leal August 10, 2018With back packs filled, pencils sharpened and school lunches packed, tens of thousands of students across Orange County began arriving...
2018 state bill tracker: 7 proposed laws that could impact OC schools Fermin Leal August 8, 2018The California State Legislature is busy this summer considering dozens of proposed education bills that could affect everything from charter...
New legal chief eager to continue OCDE’s vision of supporting public schools Fermin Leal August 3, 2018Following a comprehensive nationwide search, the Orange County Department of Education has hired Jeffrey Riel as its next general counsel....
OC high school graduation rate dips to 89.5 percent with new state methodology Fermin Leal August 2, 2018Orange County’s high school graduation rate for the Class of 2017 dropped slightly to 89.5 percent, according to new state...
Q&A: OCDE special education chief retires after 50 years in education Ian Hanigan July 30, 2018The same year OCDE’s Dennis Roberson began his career in education, Andy Griffith left Mayberry, the Beatles cut the White...
OCDE receives $15 million to partner with UCLA center to continue work aimed at improving school climate statewide Fermin Leal July 25, 2018The state Department of Education has awarded an additional $15 million to a partnership led by the Orange County Department...
OC educators seek out training that integrates instructional technology, innovation Ian Hanigan July 23, 2018When leaders of the Huntington Beach City School District selected a training program to enhance teaching and learning through technology,...
California educators, law enforcement reps gather in OC for school safety conference Ian Hanigan July 19, 2018More than 600 educators, school workers and law enforcement representatives have convened in Orange County this week to collaborate and...
Q&A: OCDE’s retiring legal chief reflects on a career serving public schools Ian Hanigan July 18, 2018For more than 35 years, Ron Wenkart has been the go-to legal expert for local schools and districts, but his...
OCDE, partners lauded for efforts to help foster youth apply for financial aid Ian Hanigan July 12, 2018Financial aid can be the difference-maker for those considering college. That’s why students of all backgrounds are encouraged to fill...
