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Westminster School District students perform onstage during the Saturday program.

OCDE announces Dual Language Immersion Convening focused on Vietnamese American Experiences Model Curriculum

Vicky Nguyen March 26, 2026
Venado Middle School students pose with their multiple NHD-OC medals alongside teacher and coach Hector Gamboa, and OCDE Coordinator Julie Hull.

Orange County students shine at NHD-OC contest as 107 advance to state finals

Madeline Gray March 25, 2026
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OCDE to host April 14 public forum on active shooter preparedness, led by Seal Beach police captain

Ian Hanigan March 24, 2026
Students in Trabuco Hills High School’s marching band drumline, wearing navy and white uniforms with plumed helmets, perform during a football game in front of a packed stadium crowd.

Two Orange County schools earn state recognition for arts education

Ian Hanigan March 23, 2026
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OC teams shine at state Academic Decathlon; University High advances to nationals

Ian Hanigan March 23, 2026
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Garden Grove Unified opens new Wellness Centers

Nichole Pichardo December 14, 2021
Garden Grove Unified is offering students greater accessibility to mental health services by opening new Wellness Centers at various campuses...
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Weekly roundup: Vital Link offers 10 CTE scholarships, report warns of youth mental health crisis, and more

Ian Hanigan December 10, 2021
On the heels of Vital Link President Dr. Brian Dozer’s ambitious bike tour of Orange County, the nonprofit is offering...
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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 formerly held by Tim Shaw. Applicants now have until 12 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 17 to submit their resumes and...
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...
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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...
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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 and youth who do not have permanent homes. Under a new partnership with Project Hope Alliance, Huntington Beach High School...
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...
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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 in Orange County — were identified as youth who do not have permanent homes. And while it’s no secret that...
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...
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