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Author Nichole Pichardo

Nichole Pichardo

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Weekly roundup: Celebrating Ivy League acceptance, temporary returns to distance learning and more

Nichole Pichardo
January 8, 2021
Applying to college this year as the pandemic continues has thrust a new set of challenges on high school students. But amid the disruption, we’re celebrating another Orange County high schooler who recently re... Read More
Bank of America Student Leaders

Bank of America seeks community-minded high school students for exclusive summer leadership program

Nichole Pichardo
January 5, 2021
Do you know a talented high school junior or senior who has a passion for improving their community? For over a decade, Bank of America has been providing high schoolers the opportunity to apply for a highly... Read More
Santa Ana High School

In the news: Santa Ana High School senior accepted to Harvard University

Nichole Pichardo
January 4, 2021
From print to television news, local media outlets are buzzing about a viral video of a Santa Ana High School senior reacting to her acceptance to Harvard University. Despite the financial hardships of h... Read More
Gov. Newsom

Governor announces new plan and financial incentives to encourage safe return to in-person instruction

Nichole Pichardo
December 30, 2020
Citing evidence that younger learners pose a lower risk of transmitting COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced a new plan encouraging a return to in-person classroom instruction for elementary s... Read More
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Reflecting on an unprecedented year: 10 notable OCDE Newsroom stories from 2020

Nichole Pichardo
December 29, 2020
It goes without saying that 2020 has been a year like no other. And now, looking back, we can see that the lessons we’ve learned — about health, resilience and flexibility — are lessons that will stick with us ... Read More
Superintendent Toy Thurmond

California state superintendent outlines priorities to address pandemic’s impact on students

Nichole Pichardo
December 21, 2020
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond last week outlined priorities and investments needed to address the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on students. During a virtual media brief... Read More
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Calling young poets! Registration now open for annual Poetry Out Loud competition

Nichole Pichardo
December 16, 2020
Albeit in front of a virtual crowd, Orange County would be proud, to see local high school students compete in the annual Poetry Out Loud. The Orange County Department of Education is partnering with Arts Or... Read More
ACEs Aware

Local online network helps raise awareness about ACEs and trauma-informed practices

Nichole Pichardo
December 15, 2020
While the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic and social fallout have certainly had adverse effects in the lives of young children today, adverse childhood experiences – or ACEs – are certainly not unique. In... Read More
Col. Denise Trelfa

Sunburst Youth Academy cadets commence journey toward brighter futures

Nichole Pichardo
December 14, 2020
“You are led to the challenges in life that you are ready to overcome. The bigger the challenge, the bigger the growth, the bigger the change.” Sunburst Youth Academy Director Col. Denise Trelfa That’s t... Read More
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Weekly roundup: Brea Olinda Unified rolls the dice, new proposed state legislation, and more

Nichole Pichardo
December 11, 2020
After months of counting votes, a local school board election was decided with a good old-fashioned roll of the dice. The race between Brea Olinda Unified School District incumbent board member Gail Lyons an... Read More
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Orange County Department of Education
Al Mijares, Ph.D.
County Superintendent of Schools

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