Black History Month forum addresses experiences and strategies for ensuring equity and inclusion Nichole Pichardo February 26, 2021“I don’t want you to be colorblind. I want you to see my color.” Those were the personal words Robert...
Black History Month virtual forum will examine equity, opportunity and inclusion Ian Hanigan February 21, 2021Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares will host a virtual forum this Thursday, Feb. 25 in recognition of Black History...
Weekly roundup: New state guidance for high school sports, vaccine shipping delays, and more Nichole Pichardo February 19, 2021The California Department of Public Health on Friday released new updates to its guidance for youth and high school sports,...
Irvine’s University High School wins its first Orange County Academic Decathlon Ian Hanigan February 17, 2021Orange County has a new Academic Decathlon champion — and the makings of a crosstown rivalry. Irvine’s University High School...
OC Zoo lends a helping hand, and a few furry friends, to Inside the Outdoors Nichole Pichardo February 16, 2021Months after the devastating Bond Fire claimed the home of OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors program, kindness continues to pour in...
Weekly roundup: OCDE and partners unveil mental health toolbox, teacher pens acclaimed novel, and more Ian Hanigan February 12, 2021Seeking to buffer some of the pandemic’s impact on children and teens, the Orange County Department of Education has collaborated...
Students participate virtually in National History Day-Orange County competition Ian Hanigan February 11, 2021More than 200 young historians representing 25 schools will once again showcase their original websites, papers, documentaries, performances and exhibits...
OCDE unveils resources to help educators teach about airborne illnesses, vaccines Ian Hanigan February 4, 2021OCDE has partnered with the Orange County Health Care Agency to produce a series of mini-lessons, activities and informational handouts...
Understanding ACEs: Stories of trauma and resilience Nichole Pichardo February 2, 2021Over the past few months, the OCDE Newsroom has cast a light on ACE’s – or Adverse Childhood Experiences. Through...
Vaccinations are coming for school employees — but how soon? Ian Hanigan February 1, 2021[This post has been updated with the latest information as of Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021.] cross the country, COVID-19 vaccine...
