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Weekly roundup: Supporting students experiencing homelessness, a state budget starting point, and more

January 15, 2021

Spectrum News 1 recently spotlighted a social services liaison for the Santa Ana Unified School District who's working to provide support for students and families experiencing homelessness. Elida Sanchez an... Read More

COVID-19 update: Governor launches new Safe Schools for All online ‘hub’

Staff reports

January 14, 2021

OCDE and local school districts continue to track the latest developments related to COVID-19 while following guidance from the California Department of Public Health and the Orange County Health Care Agency. ... Read More

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

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

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

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

Weekly roundup: Anaheim district offers free staff testing, local teacher is among OC’s ‘Most Influential,’ and more

Ian Hanigan

December 18, 2020

The Anaheim Elementary School District on Monday officially kicked off an initiative to offer free COVID-19 testing to all of its 2,500 employees. Through a partnership with the OC Health Care Agency, AESD s... Read More

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

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

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

Weekly roundup: Supporting students experiencing homelessness, a state budget starting point, and more

COVID-19 update: Governor launches new Safe Schools for All online ‘hub’

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

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

Reflecting on an unprecedented year: 10 notable OCDE Newsroom stories from 2020

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

Weekly roundup: Anaheim district offers free staff testing, local teacher is among OC’s ‘Most Influential,’ and more

Calling young poets! Registration now open for annual Poetry Out Loud competition

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

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

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