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4 schools, 2 advisors earn Peer Assistance Leadership program awards for their work to engage students

Fermin Leal May 17, 2018

The Orange County Department of Education recently honored four schools and two advisors for their work to implement creative and...

AP tests for middle schoolers? At Fullerton School District, 70 take exam for the first time

Fermin Leal May 16, 2018

Seventy middle school students from the Fullerton School District took the Advanced Placement Computer Science Exam last year, with four...

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Orange Unified School District teacher wins top honor from continuation schools group

Fermin Leal May 15, 2018

Orange Unified School District career technical education teacher Susan Damon was named as one of four 2018 Teacher of the...

Anaheim Elementary School District announces its new superintendent

Ian Hanigan May 14, 2018

The Anaheim Elementary School District has found its next superintendent. Christopher Downing, who currently serves as a local district superintendent...

Weekly roundup: Gov. Brown’s new budget forecast, U.S. News’ Best High Schools, homeless education, and more

Ian Hanigan May 11, 2018

Gov. Jerry Brown’s latest budget proposal is forecasting a $8.8 billion surplus for next year, about $3 billion more than...

Q&A: OCDE works to remove barriers and align resources for county’s homeless students

Ian Hanigan May 9, 2018

Jeanne Awrey says people are often shocked to learn that Orange County is home to approximately 28,000 homeless students. “That’s...

U.S. News reveals 2018 Best High Schools ranking; find out which OC campuses made the list

Fermin Leal May 9, 2018

Oxford Academy in Anaheim Union High School District ranked as the second best high school in California in the U.S....

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Students to showcase more than 200 STEM-themed exhibits at ocMaker Challenge

Fermin Leal May 8, 2018

Students from across Orange County will exhibit more than 200 STEM-based designs that promote creativity and innovation at the ocMaker Challenge held...

Three Orange County school districts win state award for improving attendance

Fermin Leal May 4, 2018

The California Department of Education has recognized the Anaheim Elementary School District, Ocean View School District and Orange Unified School District...

Attendees at the 2017 Language Learner Celebration

Sixth annual Language Learner Celebration to recognize exemplary OC educators and model programs

Ian Hanigan May 3, 2018

OCDE will honor Orange County educators, administrators, community liaisons and parents who have championed the success of language learners at...