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Author Nichole Pichardo

Nichole Pichardo

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Orange County School Boards Association honors coalition of OC superintendents

Nichole Pichardo
January 28, 2021
The county’s 28 public school superintendents received top honors this week from the Orange County School Boards Association. During a virtual seminar on Jan. 27, the superintendent group was surprised with the... Read More
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Spreading #kindness1billion across Orange County

Nichole Pichardo
January 28, 2021
Students at Laguna Road Elementary in the Fullerton School District are participating the Great Kindness Challenge. The world could use some extra kindness right now, and students across Orange County are w... Read More
Seal of Civic Engagement

OCDE to offer series of webinars focused on civic learning and engagement

Nichole Pichardo
January 26, 2021
The Orange County Department of Education, in partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education, is inviting educators to participate in a series of webinars that will promote civic learning and engagem... Read More
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Weekly roundup: Grab-and-go meals continue, changes to the SAT exam, and more

Nichole Pichardo
January 22, 2021
Although schools in Orange County are slowly beginning to reopen, many districts continue to lend a helping hand to students and families by offering not only free lunch but also free breakfast as part of grab-... Read More
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Cox Communications offers scholarship opportunities for high school seniors

Nichole Pichardo
January 18, 2021
Cox Communications is once again inviting the next generation of high school seniors who demonstrate a passion for learning and a desire to pursue a higher education to apply for college scholarships. Cox Ch... Read More
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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
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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
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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
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Orange County Department of Education
Al Mijares, Ph.D.
County Superintendent of Schools

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