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6 Teachers of the Year

WATCH NOW: We’re saluting the 2021 Orange County Teachers of the Year with a video tribute

Ian Hanigan
November 6, 2020
Around this time of year, OCDE would typically host a formal gala to spotlight dozens of Orange County’s top educators. There would be musical performances. There would be pre-recorded remarks from the honor... Read More
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WATCH: OC leaders break ground on park and memorial honoring landmark civil rights case

Staff reports
October 13, 2020
Welcome to the official groundbreaking for Mendez Tribute Memorial Park, brought to you by the City of Westminster and the Orange County Department of Education. While this was originally intended to be an i... Read More
student works with mentor at a desk

VIDEO: Internship offers insight into different aspects of engineering careers

Fermin Leal
December 31, 2019
Melanie, a student in the Garden Grove Unified School District, learned the roles in sales, client management and project presentation in the engineering industry during her internship at Envise, a total buildi... Read More
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VIDEO: ‘Warming hearts’ campaign promotes spirit of giving during holiday season

Fermin Leal
December 23, 2019
Some families in the community received extra toys, clothes, gift cards and other presents to help them better enjoy the upcoming holiday season. The effort was part of OCDE's Warming Hearts For the Holidays c... Read More
al mijares speaks at a podium

VIDEO: OC Pathways Showcase promotes business, education partnerships

Fermin Leal
December 4, 2019
Orange County businesses learned how they can help equip students for careers transformed by automation, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies at the fifth annual OC Pathways Showcase held Tue... Read More
students hold up t-shirts

VIDEO: Costa Mesa High student’s kindness campaign inspires classmates, community

Fermin Leal
October 7, 2019
Costa Mesa High School student Rebekah Robeck wanted to spread kindness to her school and community. So she started by giving out something most teens would likely not pass up — free pizza. Rebekah began the... Read More
students in a classroom try on vests

VIDEO: Students form friendships with special needs peers through talking vests

Fermin Leal
May 8, 2019
A group of students at Olinda Elementary in Brea Olinda Unified School District invented computerized vests that allow them to better communicate with peers who have speech impediments or communicative disorder... Read More
Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941

Revisiting the day that lives in infamy: Two Pearl Harbor survivors share their stories

Ian Hanigan
December 7, 2018
On Nov. 21, 2018, Ray Chavez, the oldest known survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 106. To honor his memory, we're reposting this story and video that we originall... Read More
woman leads a discussion in a classroom with parents

OCDE program trains educators to better engage families in support of children’s learning

Fermin Leal
September 18, 2018
Orange County Department of Education's Family Involvement Network supports students from districts throughout the county by organizing forums and training that bring together teachers, administrators and commu... Read More
students and a parent view exhibits and science fair

Video: Students showcase STEM skills at OC Maker Challenge

Fermin Leal
June 22, 2018
A year-long competition testing students' ability to design and engineer products that can help address real-world problems culminated recently with the 2017-18 ocMaker Challenge. Teams of students from doze... Read More
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Students from OCDE’s alternative education progr Students from OCDE’s alternative education program had virtual ringside seats to a special video chat with boxing champ @abnermares. Mares struck an encouraging and relatable tone as he went a few rounds on the challenges he faced early in life and his path to becoming a four-time world champion. Read more in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).
Did you know that research has shown a relationshi Did you know that research has shown a relationship between long term health outcomes and negative early childhood experiences such as abuse, neglect and household dysfunction? In partnership with @chocchildrens and the @ocaap , OCDE was named a recipient an @acesaware grant designed to inform and educate communities about the importance of screening for ACEs and responding with trauma-informed care. More information on ACEs can be found in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio). #acesaware #acesawaregrantee
While COVID-19 restrictions prevented an in-person While COVID-19 restrictions prevented an in-person gathering, today's sixth annual OC Pathways Showcase took attendees on a virtual trip exploring what career education looks like in Orange County classrooms, schools and districts. If you missed it, no worries – we've got you covered. A link to watch the showcase can be viewed in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).
From behind the scenes to the front line, we are s From behind the scenes to the front line, we are shining the light on our school maintenance and operations teams. This group of unsung heroes are tasked with ensuring the approximately 616 public schools in Orange County are clean and safe. Read more in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).
COVID-19 update: California Governor @gavinnewsom COVID-19 update: California Governor @gavinnewsom today announced that Orange County, along with 27 other counties will move back to the most restrictive purple tier of California’s color-coded tracking system. But what does this mean for local schools? Schools that were previously cleared to reopen for modified on-site instruction will be allowed to stay open with the necessary precautions, including face coverings and physical distancing. But based on state guidelines, campuses that have not yet reopened for in-person instruction will have to continue offering distance learning until infection rates improve. Districts that were in the process of taking a phased-in approach to reopening their schools will now have to submit their plans for approval to County Health Officer Dr. Clayton Chau. Read more in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).
We are thrilled to share that sous chef, Phillip B We are thrilled to share that sous chef, Phillip Burns, from the @AnaheimUnion has been named one of six 2020 California Classified School Employees of the Year. According to his county nomination, Burns’ responsibilities have included recipe development, product testing, planning and creating meals for students with special dietary needs. Before the pandemic, his role expanded to include assisting the central kitchen manager with the oversight and preparation of approximately 20,000 meals a day. More on this special recognition can be found in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).
On this #WorldKindnessDay, we want to take a momen On this #WorldKindnessDay, we want to take a moment to remind our community that no act of kindness is too small. To celebrate this day, we're asking for you to share your acts of kindness with us at kindness1billion.org. Please help us reach our goal of registering one billion acts of kindness. #kindness1billion #bekind
This week and every week, we're grateful for Orang This week and every week, we're grateful for Orange County's school psychologists. School psychologists contribute to the learning and healthy development of our students that's so vital to their success both in and out of the classroom. Thank you for serving and supporting our students and families. #NationalSchoolPsychologyWeek #SPAW2020
In observance of Veterans Day, we will be closed t In observance of Veterans Day, we will be closed tomorrow, November 11. We recognize, honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our nation in the military. #veteransday🇺🇸
#ICYMI: The @ochealthinfo is inviting elementary, #ICYMI: The @ochealthinfo is inviting elementary, middle and high schoolers to submit creative mask designs, essays and social media content as part of its Mask Message Contest. Schools with winning entries in the Mask Message Contest will receive technology grants for Wi-Fi hotspots and more. The deadline for submissions is 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 19. For more information, please visit ochealthinfo.com/maskcontest
Got an old computer that’s gathering dust? It co Got an old computer that’s gathering dust? It could help an Orange County student navigate distance learning. OCDE is teaming up with @coxcommunications, @coxbusiness and the @ocbiz_council to rally businesses and the public to take part in a two-week computer drive that will put refurbished devices in the hands of local students who need them. From Nov. 10 through Nov. 20, donations can be made at the following Cox Retail Store locations: Woodbury Town Center, 6234 Irvine Blvd., Irvine Plaza de la Paz Shopping Center, 27321 La Paz Road, Suite B, Laguna Niguel More information can be found in our latest post in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).
Need a quick refresh of this week's top education Need a quick refresh of this week's top education stories? If you answered yes, then we've got you covered! Head to the OCDE Newsroom and check out the weekly roundup (link in bio).
Join us in a few hours as we honor Orange County’s Teachers of the Year with a virtual tribute. A special video celebrating nearly 60 of the county’s top educators will debut at 3:30 p.m. today on the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio) and the OCDE Facebook page. It will also be available for viewing anytime afterward. Expect to hear more about an in-person ceremony honoring this year’s Orange County Teachers of the Year sometime in 2021. #teachersoftheyear
Save the date! Please join OCDE this Friday, Nov. Save the date! Please join OCDE this Friday, Nov. 6 at 3:30 p.m. as we honor and celebrate Orange County’s top educators with a virtual tribute. A special video celebrating our 2021 OC Teachers of the Year will debut in the OCDE Newsroom and on our Facebook page. Tag a friend and help us spread the word.
#icymi - A middle school student at @thepegasussc #icymi - A middle school student at @thepegasusschool in Huntington Beach, was one of 30 finalists to compete in Broadcom MASTERS, known as the nation’s premier STEM middle school competition. His project is available for the public to view through Nov. 4. Read more in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).
A non-traditional high school in Orange County is A non-traditional high school in Orange County is giving students who’ve faced significant obstacles a second chance at life. Take a moment to learn how @iamsunburst Sunburst Youth Academy, a community high school operated by the CA National Guard in partnership with OCDE, is changing lives (link in bio).
Members of OCDE's Business Services team today par Members of OCDE's Business Services team today participated in a virtual SPOOKTACULAR Halloween Mask Costume Contest! The mission: take a face covering and turn it into something creative for Halloween. Mission accomplished! Who's your favorite? Comment below!
The @cadepted today named Laura Gómez, a third-gr The @cadepted today named Laura Gómez, a third-grade teacher at Martin Elementary School in the @santaanausd , as a 2021 California Teacher of the Year, the highest honor for educators statewide. Gómez, a teacher of 25 years, is one of five teachers across California to earn this recognition. Gómez was named earlier this year as an Orange County Teacher of the Year. More on this exciting announcement in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).
We'd like to take a moment to thank our first resp We'd like to take a moment to thank our first responders, and recognize their dedication to public safety. We are grateful to the brave men and women on the front lines who go above and beyond to keep our families and communities safe – especially during the recent fires and amidst a global pandemic. Thank you to ALL our first responders in Orange County and across the country! #FirstRespondersDay
Head to the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio) for the la Head to the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio) for the latest rundown of Orange County school closures and plans for instruction on Wednesday, Oct. 28. We continue to keep those affected by the fires in our thoughts.
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