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County superintendent issues statement on OC Board of Ed’s decision to sue governor

July 29, 2020

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Five Orange County school districts this week were

Five Orange County school districts this week were named among the 2021 Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation. Anaheim Elementary, Anaheim Union High, Capistrano Unified, Garden Grove Unified and Irvine Unified were among the 19 districts in California — and only four percent of districts nationwide — to receive this prestigious honor for their commitment to music and education.
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As part of a campus-wide Kindness Week, students a

As part of a campus-wide Kindness Week, students at @Davis_Magnet_School in the @NewportMesaUSD sold kindness grams and raised $2464 for OCDE's @InsidetheOutdoors Foundation. Donated funds will help with rebuilding ITO's headquarters that were lost to the fast-moving Bond Fire in December. You can read more about this generous act of kindness in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio). #kindness1billion

Next week, vaccine eligibility in California is ex

Next week, vaccine eligibility in California is expanding to include all residents 16 and older, but vaccines are not mandatory. The state and local school districts are not mandating students or staff to be vaccinated in order to reopen school campuses.

While receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is strictly voluntary, parents of teenagers who are 16 years of age or older may register through the online Othena system to schedule a vaccination appointment at a POD — or point of dispensing — operated by the Orange County Health Care Agency. Families can also schedule appointments through local pharmacy chains or physicians.

More information can be found in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).

Congrats again to our @oc_acadec students and team

Congrats again to our @oc_acadec students and teams for your success at the California Academic Decathlon! We are so proud of you! 👍🏽🙌🏻👌🏼

Tenth grader Esmerelda Espejo from @santaana_highs

Tenth grader Esmerelda Espejo from @santaana_highschool was recently named the winner of Imagination Celebration’s poster contest for her design titled “A Thought Outside of the Universe.” Her design will be used as the official poster for the 2021 event aimed at celebrating the arts and promoting student achievement. More information about Imagination Celebration can be found in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).

We are mourning with our community today over the

We are mourning with our community today over the four lives lost in Orange last night. We send our deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones in this terrible tragedy.

Whenever there’s national or local trauma, it’s important to remember that kids may be experiencing increased levels of stress or anxiety.

Even if they’re not personally affected, exposure to tragic events through the media or overheard conversations can affect a child’s emotional well-being. In light of recent events, we’re re-sharing this list of things to keep in mind when helping children cope with tragedy. This list can be found in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).

Today marks the first day that Orange County is of

Today marks the first day that Orange County is officially an “Orange” county!

With key COVID-19 infection rates continuing to fall, Orange County now qualifies for the orange tier of California’s color-coded tracking system, signaling moderate transmission.

The shift doesn’t have much of an impact on classrooms, but it’s certainly good news from a public health standpoint, and it means more establishments and activities get the green light to resume or expand with modifications.

Two high schools from @irvine_unified posted top-1

Two high schools from @irvine_unified posted top-10 scores over the weekend at the 2021 California Academic Decathlon. University High School earned seventh place overall at the state-level contest, while Woodbridge High finished one spot away in eighth place. Read more in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).

During the past month, students at Otto A. Fischer

During the past month, students at Otto A. Fischer School have been building desks for families across the county, giving local students a workspace to call their own and helping them get through virtual learning.

Fischer is one of two schools operated by OCDE’s ACCESS division inside detention facilities run by the Orange County Probation Department.

Built in the school’s on-campus woodshop and designed to be lightweight and compact, the finished desks are currently being delivered to OCDE ACCESS students in area schools across the county.

As a thank you for their support, Fischer staff presented OC Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares and OC Chief Probation Officer Steve Sentman with desks to place in their respective offices.
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Extended in-person learning plans, revised youth s

Extended in-person learning plans, revised youth sports guidance, and vaccine expansion in California are among the top stories we're featuring in the Weekly Roundup. Click on our link in bio to catch on this week's top education news. #educationnews #weeklyroundup #OCeducationnews

Drum roll please...OCDE is proud to announce the t

Drum roll please...OCDE is proud to announce the top classified school employees of the year — and this year there are even more to celebrate. This year's nine honorees are:

Clerical and Administrative Services
Allison Goettman
School Clerk
La Habra City School District

Custodian and Maintenance Services
Miguel Laris
Senior Custodian
Westminster School District

Food and Nutrition Services
Rosemary Tamayo
Food Services Lead
Garden Grove Unified School District @gardengroveusd

Health and Student Services
Cassandra Palacios
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Los Alamitos Unified School District

Paraprofessional
Jessica Lee
Para-educator
Huntington Beach City School District

Security Services
Patricia Mendez
Activity Monitor
Santa Ana Unified School District @santaanausd

Skilled Trades
Adrian Prieto
HVAC Technician
Anaheim Union High School District @anaheimunion

Technical Services
Chris Martinez
Systems Network Technician
Magnolia School District

Transportation Services
Mathew Sobelman
Bus Driver
Huntington Beach Union High School District

Did you know that in just four short weeks OC Scho

Did you know that in just four short weeks OC School PODs, operated by OCDE, have delivered more than 12,000 vaccines to educators across the county? Updates on vaccine efforts and more can be viewed in our COVID-19 updates section of the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).

As we reflect back on this week, our hearts are he

As we reflect back on this week, our hearts are heavy by the recent incidents of anti-Asian racism and xenophobia across the United States. We want our Asian-American educators, staff, students and community to know that we stand with you during this difficult time. We acknowledge your pain, and we recognize that acts of racism hurt our entire community.

The Orange County Department of Education is committed to engaging in dialogue and action aimed at building a community where everyone, no matter their race or ethnicity, feels supported and valued.

Our community is stronger when we pull together in the same direction and commit to honoring our humanity. We must not be silent against any hate, in any form, against anyone.

Eleven Orange County secondary schools have earned

Eleven Orange County secondary schools have earned the state’s highest honor as California Distinguished Schools. The @cadepted identifies and awards eligible schools based on performance and progress on state indicators specified on the California School Dashboard, the state’s accountability and continuous improvement system. Indicators include test scores, suspension rates, and conditions and climate. A full list of local winners can be seen in the OCDE Newsroom. (Link in bio).

A brother-sister duo from @olindaelementary in the

A brother-sister duo from @olindaelementary in the @breaolindausd recently started a business to teach children their native language of Hindi. Originally intended to provide them with some extra spending money, the young entrepreneurs have donated over $1,000 to a charity in India focused on educating kids in rural India who have no access to schooling. Read more in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).

#Repost @santaanausd ・・・ What a momentous m

#Repost @santaanausd
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What a momentous milestone! One year after @santaanausd made it a priority to serve free, healthy meals to children during the COVID-19 pandemic, the district has reached the milestone of providing 5 million free meals to the community! You can read more in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).

While the federal government allowed states to opt

While the federal government allowed states to opt out of testing in 2020 because of the pandemic, it’s holding firm this year. But, the state Board of Education is looking to give California school districts expanded options for assessing student learning this spring — including local tests that align with state standards. Learn more in our latest Newsroom post. (Link in bio.) @cadepted

Best of luck to our @oc_acadec teams competing thi

Best of luck to our @oc_acadec teams competing this week at the California Academic Decathlon! 🍀

In today's Weekly roundup we're highlighting ACSA'

In today's Weekly roundup we're highlighting ACSA's 2021 Administrators of the Year, local school reopening plans, high school sports transportation strategies, and more. Head to newsroom.ocde.us — or just click the link in bio — to read more!

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