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Former students of Hoover Elementary School

Former students from segregated campus reunite nearly 80 years later to reflect on legacy of Mendez v. Westminster

Ian Hanigan July 25, 2023

Socorro “Coco” Puebla gently traced her finger over the black and white image of 40 schoolchildren, casually recalling the names...

Dr. Stephen Bayne of the Irvine Unified School District and OCDE Deputy Superintendent Dr. Ramon Miramontes

VIDEO: Safe Schools Conference unites educators, law enforcement behind student safety

Ian Hanigan July 17, 2023

In a powerful show of solidarity, last week’s Safe Schools Conference brought together more than 610 educators, law enforcement representatives...

More than 500 educators, law enforcement representatives expected to attend 14th annual Safe Schools Conference

Ian Hanigan July 6, 2023

The annual Safe Schools Conference returns to Orange County this month, bringing together hundreds of educators, school workers and law...

A.I. and Education: OCDE to host three-day professional development series on artificial intelligence

Ian Hanigan June 20, 2023

The Orange County Department of Education will present a three-day professional learning series this fall to help educators better understand...

Marina High School students passive solar house build

VIDEO: Marina High School students incorporate passive solar design in tiny home project

Vicky Nguyen June 14, 2023

In the middle of Marina High School, a wooden framework of a tiny house sits as a potential solution for...

Santa Ana Unified’s Dr. Sonia Llamas to join OCDE as associate superintendent of Educational Services

Ian Hanigan June 13, 2023

An accomplished educational leader known for spearheading effective student interventions and fostering positive school environments has been selected as OCDE’s...

Food pantry started by OCDE’s ACCESS program celebrates one year of serving students, families

Ian Hanigan May 29, 2023

During the pandemic, schools administered by OCDE’s Alternative Education division — also known as ACCESS — began hosting drive-through food...

Title with star Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year

Honoring Orange County’s classified school employees of 2023

Vicky Nguyen May 22, 2023

Nine school workers from local districts earned the title of 2023 Orange County Classified School Employee of the Year for...

Twice in three years: OC math teacher is again a finalist in Presidential Awards program

Ian Hanigan May 17, 2023

An Irvine math teacher has, for the second time in three years, been named a finalist in the prestigious Presidential...

OCDE-led Peer Assistance Leadership honors local programs, advisors for youth engagement

Ian Hanigan May 16, 2023

OCDE representatives made surprise visits to recognize five school-based Peer Assistance Leadership programs and three PAL advisors for using creative...

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