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Dr. Bean speaking at International Translation Day

OCDE celebrates International Translation Day with language professionals

Nathaniel Martinez October 1, 2024

Around 100 language professionals from inside and outside Orange County gathered on Monday at the OCDE-hosted International Translation Day celebration,...

OCDE to host leadership development conference

Nathaniel Martinez September 30, 2024

In an effort to empower school leaders to lead with purpose and overcome self-doubt, OCDE is set to host the Dare...

WATCH: Celebrity Chef Jonathan Zaragoza highlights Ocean View High School’s Hispanic Heritage Festival

Nathaniel Martinez September 19, 2024

Tacos are generally a can’t-miss food item in terms of taste. Now imagine how much better they would taste if...

Moises Plascencia handing a pumkin to Julian.

Rooted in family: The story of Julian’s multicolored pumpkins

Nathaniel Martinez August 14, 2024

When Carver Elementary kindergartener Julian Escalera was asked to bring a pumpkin to school last Halloween, he was a bit...

CalOptima, OCDE equip students for success at Back to School Health and Wellness Fair

Nathaniel Martinez August 7, 2024

CalOptima, in partnership with OCDE, recently hosted its annual Back-to-School Health and Wellness Fair at Columbus Tustin Park to provide...

Four Orange County high school students selected for Bank of America’s Student Leadership program

Nathaniel Martinez July 29, 2024

Bank of America’s annual Student Leaders program has selected four of Orange County’s brightest high school students who have shown...

Ortega taking a picture of Sunburst Youth Academy service dog.

Behind the lens of the Sunburst Youth Academy media team

Nathaniel Martinez July 24, 2024

“Turn your head a little to the left, and now keep your hands to your side,” graduate Armando Ortega of...

Huntington Beach High School quarterback secures multiple D1 offers after freshman season

Nathaniel Martinez July 23, 2024

Every year, roughly 1,000,000 high school athletes compete in football, many of them dreaming to play at the collegiate level....

Fullerton School District students learn how to build in one of the district's Encore programs.

Weekly roundup: Fullerton district targets learning loss with summer programs, student-led nonprofit offers free math tutoring, and more

Nathaniel Martinez July 12, 2024

This summer, Fullerton School District students are keeping mentally active through the district’s Encore Program. Spectrum News recently featured FSD...

Parents talking to sports training providers.

Fullerton School District introduces dual-focused academic and athletic program

Nathaniel Martinez July 9, 2024

For Fullerton School District students grades six through eight, pursuing dreams of playing professional and collegiate sports will no longer...

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