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Author Nichole Pichardo

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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
ArtsOC Banner

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

Winners announced in Health Care Agency’s mask message contest, which drew more than 600 entries

Nichole Pichardo
December 8, 2020
Organizers at the OC Health Care Agency have announced the winners of the Mask Message Contest, wrapping up an online competition that solicited videos, drawings and social media posts created by students from ... Read More
Chloe Mei Espinosa

Newport Beach teen nominated for Nickelodeon and TIME magazine Kid of the Year award

Nichole Pichardo
December 1, 2020
A Newport Beach teen who’s persuaded more than 120 schools across Orange County to remove plastic straws from their campuses has earned a nomination for the first-ever Nickelodeon and TIME magazine Kid of the Y... Read More
Spectrum News at Sunburst Youth Academy

In the news: Sunburst Youth Academy cadets keeps shining amid pandemic

Nichole Pichardo
November 30, 2020
A Spectrum News 1 crew recently paid a visit to Sunburst Youth Academy to highlight the many ways the military-style academic program is changing lives. As we’ve previously mentioned, Sunburst Youth Academy ... Read More
New Orange High School STEM complex

Orange High School opens new state-of-the-art STEM complex

Nichole Pichardo
November 24, 2020
Administrators in the Orange Unified School District have officially unveiled a brand new STEM complex at Orange High School. The two-story facility – projected to open to students via a hybrid model of inst... Read More
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Orange County Department of Education
Al Mijares, Ph.D.
County Superintendent of Schools

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