Weekly roundup: Graduation season, reopening guidance, grading during the pandemic, and more Ian Hanigan June 5, 2020As we shared previously, districts in Orange County and throughout California are taking innovative approaches to honoring the class of...
OCDE forms youth council to tackle substance abuse and promote mental health Ian Hanigan June 3, 2020OCDE’s Friday Night Live program has launched a student advisory group to help drive countywide substance abuse prevention efforts and...
After making a Minecraft version of their school, Trabuco Hills High students are throwing a virtual prom Ian Hanigan May 28, 2020When their school’s senior prom was canceled because of a pandemic, a pair of brothers from Trabuco Hills High School...
OC students selected to exhibit scientific research at international STEM event Ian Hanigan May 19, 2020Four high schoolers from Orange County are showcasing their scientific research and innovations in a virtual exhibit hall during this...
Student filmmakers honored in contest that highlights mental health, suicide prevention Ian Hanigan May 13, 2020Dozens of mental health videos produced by students from Orange County schools have earned regional honors in the Directing Change...
OCDE art contest underscores the importance of census participation — even during a pandemic Ian Hanigan May 12, 2020To drive home the importance of participating in the U.S. Census, the Orange County Department of Education is encouraging students...
VSA Festival goes virtual to celebrate the artistic accomplishments of individuals with disabilities Ian Hanigan April 18, 2020Every year around this time, OCDE and VSA Orange County team up to spotlight the artistic achievements of individuals with...
UPDATE: National History Day-OC competition moved to virtual format amid COVID-19 concerns Ian Hanigan March 12, 2020UPDATE: In response to recent guidance from the California Department of Public Health and California Governor Gavin Newsom, and in...
Irvine Public Schools Foundation ‘mega grants’ help teachers fund innovative instruction Ian Hanigan February 24, 2020The Irvine Public Schools Foundation has awarded eight “mega grants” of up to $20,000 each to help local teachers enhance...
Mijares: New science standards empower students to investigate their world Al Mijares February 18, 2020When California adopted the Next Generation Science Standards in 2013, the goal wasn’t simply to generate more doctorates in chemistry,...
