OCDE program empowers students to raise mental health awareness, reduce stigmas Ian Hanigan May 3, 2021It’s been well-documented that the COVID-19 era has taken its toll on the mental health of children and adults. Yet...
Virtual forum on May 12 to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Ian Hanigan May 1, 2021A diverse panel of Asian American voices will share personal experiences and perspectives on issues including representation, education and recent...
Weekly roundup: Artist of the Year semifinalists announced, teacher scores on ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ and more Ian Hanigan April 30, 2021In partnership with OCDE, the Orange County Register has announced 105 semifinalists in its annual Artist of the Year program....
VIDEO: OCDE announces the 2022 Orange County Teachers of the Year Ian Hanigan April 29, 2021Six educators who enlightened, encouraged and uplifted students during one of the most challenging years in a century learned Thursday...
#kindness1billion: A roundup of random acts of kindness shared (so far) in 2021 Nichole Pichardo April 28, 2021During the past year and a half, spreading kindness has been more important than ever. Even amid a global pandemic,...
State expands California Distinguished School list, includes 10 more from OC Ian Hanigan April 27, 2021Ten additional Orange County campuses have been added to this year’s list of California Distinguished Schools, bringing OC’s total to...
Fryberger Elementary in Westminster earns top environmental honor Ian Hanigan April 27, 2021After installing energy-efficient HVAC systems, school-wide LED lighting and a solar array that produces 90 percent of its energy needs,...
Celebrating democracy in the OC: Webinar promotes civic learning, building partnerships Nichole Pichardo April 23, 2021Equipping students with the confidence and competencies that allow them to civically engage with their local communities was the focus...
Three OC campuses retain their status as ‘California Schools to Watch’ Ian Hanigan April 22, 2021Three Orange County middle schools have been re-designated as 2021 “California Schools to Watch.” Bell Intermediate School in the Garden...
OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors extends Earth Day into May with #ProjectZeroWasteLunch challenge Nichole Pichardo April 22, 2021While every day is Earth Day for OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors program, we set aside one day a year —...