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OCDE and Rady Children's Health representatives join Brea Olinda Unified officials to open the new WellSpace at Arovista Elementary Dec. 18.

First-of-its-kind WellSpace opens for younger learners at Arovista Elementary

Madeline Gray December 30, 2025
5-3-1 feature

OCDE’s 5-3-1 Strategic Plan lays the groundwork for 2026

Ian Hanigan December 29, 2025
Educators at Project GLAD Spring Institute

REGISTER NOW: Project GLAD® Spring Institute 2026 to bolster language and literacy instruction

Nathaniel Martinez December 23, 2025
A student in a Lakers jersey stands beside Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Dr. Stefan Bean

Let’s look back at some of the top OCDE Newsroom stories of 2025

Ian Hanigan December 23, 2025
Shawn, Joann and Tony in OCDE's print shop

Not just a green button: An inside look at OCDE’s Print Shop

Nathaniel Martinez December 22, 2025
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Deadline to apply for OC Board of Ed vacancy pushed back to Dec. 17

Ian Hanigan December 8, 2021
The Orange County Board of Education has extended the deadline for candidates interested in filling the vacant Fourth District seat...
OC Pathways Golden Bell win

OC Pathways initiative among four outstanding Orange County programs to earn Golden Bell Awards

Nichole Pichardo December 7, 2021
OCDE’s OC Pathways team celebrates the department’s Golden Bell award-winning program on Dec. 4 in San Diego. The California School...
Sunburst Youth Academy

Sunburst Youth Academy is enrolling now for its January 2022 class

Nichole Pichardo December 6, 2021
A free residential leadership academy is currently seeking applicants for its program that gives local teens who’ve faced significant obstacles a second chance at life. Operated by the California National Guard in partnership with OCDE, Sunburst Youth Academy is a...
computer and newspaper

Weekly roundup: Anonymous donation provides aid for local homeless high school youth; California’s ‘Cradle-to-Career’ program; and more

Nichole Pichardo December 3, 2021
Thanks to an anonymous donation, a local high school school will soon be able to provide increased help to families...
OC Pathways 2021

VIDEO: Eighth annual OC Pathways Showcase explores the growth of career education in Orange County

Nichole Pichardo December 2, 2021
Nearly 150 educators, industry leaders and students gathered virtually to celebrate eight years of developing career pathway opportunities and programs...
Al Mijares

VIDEO: Native American Heritage Month forum shares personal stories, insight and historic perspectives

Ian Hanigan November 30, 2021
A virtual colloquium presented by OCDE on Tuesday shared the personal stories, insight and historical perspectives of six distinguished Native American scholars and leaders. Hosted by Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares in celebration of Native American Heritage...
Child's hands with cardboard house

3 things to know about homeless education services in Orange County

Nichole Pichardo November 29, 2021
According to the latest certified data from the California Department of Education, about 6 percent — or approximately 25,400 students...
Trabuco Hills HS

Trabuco Hills High marching band to perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Nichole Pichardo November 23, 2021
If you happen to be tuning into the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this Thursday, be sure to keep your eyes...
Inside the Outdoors receives Cox Charities grant

Cox Communications awards grant to help rebuild OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors program

Nichole Pichardo November 22, 2021
It’s been nearly a year since the devastating Bond Fire swept through Rancho Soñado, claiming the home of OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors program. But with support from the Orange County community and a grant from Cox Communications, the program is...
Newspaper illustration

Weekly roundup: Orangethorpe’s field of dreams, a tribute to SpongeBob’s creator, and more

Ian Hanigan November 19, 2021
In a tip of the cap to her late father, an Orangethorpe Elementary teacher has started a softball club for...
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