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Weekly roundup: Santa Ana Unified forms new academy, air quality testing in Huntington Beach, and more

July 19, 2019

The Santa Ana Unified School District announced this week that it has combined the Romero Cruz Elementary and Spurgeon Intermediate school communities into a single academy intended to expand educational opport... Read More

Student profile: Marisol and fellow cadets get a fresh start at Sunburst Youth Academy

Ian Hanigan

July 16, 2019

In our latest OCDE Student Profile, we bring you the story of Marisol, a cadet who recently graduated from the Sunburst Youth Academy. For those who might not have heard it, Sunburst is a community high school... Read More

2019 state bill tracker: 7 proposed laws that could impact education in OC

Fermin Leal

July 11, 2019

The California State Legislature is once again busy this summer considering dozens of proposed education bills that could affect everything from charter schools and mental health support, to when the school day... Read More

OC Bee champ’s passion for spelling developed early on

Fermin Leal

July 9, 2019

In the first grade, Nicholas D’Sa told his teacher that one of his goals in life was to become a good speller. He's not sure exactly why that was the first thought when other students in his class offered re... Read More

Local high school students pair up with Boeing engineers in summer internship program

Ian Hanigan

July 1, 2019

Dozens of scholars gather at the Boeing Co.'s Huntington Beach campus to start the company’s High School Internship Program. (Photo courtesy of Eric Eichinger, Boeing Company) Some 75 local high schoolers a... Read More

Weekly roundup: Students to receive active-shooter training, new science standards implementation, and more

Fermin Leal

June 28, 2019

Newport-Mesa Unified School District will pilot a program to train students to respond to emergencies on campuses. The one-year program, which will be piloted at three campuses starting July 1 will provide t... Read More

Trabuco Hills High School earns state award for special education

Ian Hanigan

June 27, 2019

A Trabuco Hills High School program established to promote inclusion on the field and in the classroom has earned a special state accolade that recognizes exemplary practices in special education. Last week,... Read More

Mijares: Educators must be change-agents, advocates for vulnerable student populations

Al Mijares

June 26, 2019

Interventions for many students have historically taken the form of punitive measures, including suspensions or expulsions. But today’s educators recognize there can be more effective — and proactive — approach... Read More

Student profile: OCDE offers Ury an onramp to educational, career success

Ian Hanigan

June 24, 2019

Along with running programs and services that are vital to local school districts, OCDE directly serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations. In fact, through the department's alternativ... Read More

Godinez High School softball team reaches elite status with CIF crown

Fermin Leal

June 18, 2019

Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares recently offered some words of praise for Godinez High School's girls softball team for winning Santa Ana Unified School District's first-ever softball CIF championsh... Read More

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana Unified forms new academy, air quality testing in Huntington Beach, and more

Student profile: Marisol and fellow cadets get a fresh start at Sunburst Youth Academy

2019 state bill tracker: 7 proposed laws that could impact education in OC

OC Bee champ’s passion for spelling developed early on

Local high school students pair up with Boeing engineers in summer internship program

Weekly roundup: Students to receive active-shooter training, new science standards implementation, and more

Trabuco Hills High School earns state award for special education

Mijares: Educators must be change-agents, advocates for vulnerable student populations

Student profile: OCDE offers Ury an onramp to educational, career success

Godinez High School softball team reaches elite status with CIF crown

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OCDE in 30 Seconds: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Services for Language Learners unit offers resources and guidance

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