OCDE to recognize school counselors and counseling advocates at 10th annual symposium Madeline Gray January 11, 2024The Orange County Counselor Symposium will return on Feb. 7 to honor the unique contributions made by local school counselors...
COVID-19 update: California updates guidance for isolation and testing Staff reports January 10, 2024OCDE continues to track the latest developments related to COVID-19 while following guidance from the California Department of Public Health...
Governor’s budget proposal targets shortfall, preserves education investments Ian Hanigan January 10, 2024Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year on Wednesday, outlining a number of measures to...
It’s academic event season, and here are some important dates to know Ian Hanigan January 10, 2024As the calendar flips to a brand new year, we’re ready to dive back into the heart of the academic...
College and Career Ready: Sophomore Ryan Honary pursues AI-powered solution to wildfires Staff reports January 9, 2024Meet Ryan Honary, a sophomore at Newport Harbor High School. He’s created a company dedicated to early wildfire detection using...
Weekly roundup: Local teachers are among OC Register’s 125 most influential, students spread acts of kindness, and more Madeline Gray January 5, 2024Two impactful OC educators and four student leaders were hand-picked for the Orange County Register’s 125 most influential people list...
OCDE to host its next substitute teacher recruitment event on Thursday, Feb. 1 Vicky Nguyen January 4, 2024The Orange County Department of Education is hosting a substitute teacher recruitment event with free fingerprinting services and permit processing...
#kindness1billion: OC students’ acts of generosity brighten holidays for families Vicky Nguyen January 3, 2024In the weeks leading up to the holiday break, students, schools and districts across Orange County proved that no kind...
2023 in Review: A look back at some of the OCDE Newsroom’s most notable stories Staff reports December 29, 2023With 2023 coming to a close, the OCDE Newsroom looks back on a year filled with innovative educational practices and...
Weekly roundup: Two Orange County students advocate for climate policy, OC Pathways shines light on career education, and more Vicky Nguyen December 22, 2023Two high schoolers from Orange County earned their place in the inaugural California Youth Climate Policy Leadership Program, following a...