Boxing champ talks knockdowns and decisions with students from OCDE’s alternative ed program Ian Hanigan November 23, 2020As a champion prizefighter shared his story, students from OCDE’s alternative education program had virtual ringside seats. Abner Mares, who...
Weekly roundup: Santa Ana Unified debuts new pilot program, OC moves to most restrictive purple tier, and more Nichole Pichardo November 20, 2020To help students and families who require extra help with distance learning, the Santa Ana Unified School District recently launched...
Huntington Beach City School District lands new superintendent Ian Hanigan November 19, 2020A veteran educational leader from Laguna Beach Unified has been tapped to serve as the next superintendent of the Huntington...
From behind the scenes to the front line: Here’s how maintenance teams are keeping OC campuses healthy Nichole Pichardo November 17, 2020It’s not just hand sanitizer, hand washing and social distancing that keep our local schools and workplaces safe. A group...
Sous chef from Anaheim announced as one of California’s top classified employees Ian Hanigan November 13, 2020A sous chef from the Anaheim Union High School District has been named one of six 2020 California Classified School...
Weekly roundup: Santa Ana Unified enters partnership, secondary students return in Newport-Mesa, and more Ian Hanigan November 13, 2020The 50,000-student Santa Ana Unified School District and six other large districts in California recently announced they’re committing to a...
Virtual school counseling conference draws more than 700 attendees Ian Hanigan November 13, 2020Nurturing student resilience was the focus of a virtual conference attended by hundreds of Orange County school counselors and educational...
State Board of Education approves shortened standardized tests for students Nichole Pichardo November 12, 2020The California State Board of Education last week voted unanimously to adopt a shortened version of the Smarter Balanced standardized...
OCDE’s homeless education program seeks supplies for local families Ian Hanigan November 10, 2020OCDE’s stockpile of supplies for families experiencing homelessness is running on empty. Jeanne Awrey, who coordinates the department’s homeless education...
WATCH NOW: We’re saluting the 2021 Orange County Teachers of the Year with a video tribute Ian Hanigan November 6, 2020round this time of year, OCDE would typically host a formal gala to spotlight dozens of Orange County’s top educators....
