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South Junior High 2026 Civic Learning Award of Excellence

Anaheim Union’s South Junior High earns state’s top Civic Learning Award

Vicky Nguyen May 4, 2026
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OCDE invites schools to apply for next round of Orange County Impact Schools program

Ian Hanigan May 4, 2026
Oxford Academy eighth-grader Aaryan Balani explains how his AI-powered invention helps treat people with intermittent strabismus. (Courtesy of ABC7)

Weekly roundup: ABC7 spotlights Oxford Academy eighth-grader’s AI tool for eye alignment condition, and more

Madeline Gray May 1, 2026
Katrina Edmunds is presented with the Outstanding Career Awareness Educator Award.

OCDE now accepting nominations for Outstanding STEM Educator awards

Nathaniel Martinez May 1, 2026
Dr. Stefan Bean speaks on a stage during The Wooden Floor’s Step Beyond Annual Breakfast, with blue lighting, curtains and a podium in the background.

County superintendent shares message of resilience and support at Step Beyond Annual Breakfast

Ian Hanigan April 30, 2026
STEAM race to space reading challenge

OC Children’s S.T.E.A.M. reading challenge takes off this week

Nichole Pichardo October 20, 2021
Although the Orange County Children’s Book Festival won’t be returning for an in-person event this year, festival organizers are partnering...
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Park and trail honoring Mendez case gets additional state funding

Ian Hanigan October 19, 2021
A Westminster park and trail that will commemorate the landmark school desegregation case of Mendez v. Westminster has secured an additional $1.5 million in funding.
Bullying prevention 2021

OCDE bullying prevention program promotes inclusivity and the power of ‘One’

Nichole Pichardo October 18, 2021
More than 1 out of every 5 students will be bullied this year, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics. And while experts have reported that bullying decreased when schools were closed due to the pandemic, many...
California Teacher of the Year

Two OC educators are among five 2022 California Teachers of the Year

Ian Hanigan October 15, 2021
Alondra Diaz from Gates Elementary School in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and Sovantevy “Sovey” Long-Latteri of La Sierra...
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Weekly roundup: An Ocean View High football player makes history, a guide to universal transitional kindergarten, and more

Nichole Pichardo October 15, 2021
A sophomore from Ocean View High School in the Huntington Beach Union High School District is defying stereotypes and making...
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VIDEO: Hispanic Heritage Month virtual forum celebrates Latino cultures, contributions in OC

Ian Hanigan October 14, 2021
Affordable college, mentorships and high expectations were identified as keys to success by a panel of Latino leaders during Thursday’s virtual forum hosted by County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. As the latest in OCDE’s...
Brea Olinda HS water expo

Inside the Outdoors offers free water programs for Orange County students

Nichole Pichardo October 12, 2021
Inside the Outdoors, OCDE’s popular environmental education program, is partnering with the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) to...
Students interviewing

In the news: Fullerton sixth-grader takes passion for chemistry outside of the classroom

Nichole Pichardo October 11, 2021
An 11-year-old from the Fullerton School District recently caught the attention of Spectrum News 1 for taking his passion for...
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Ethnic studies to become a graduation requirement for California high school students

Nichole Pichardo October 8, 2021
California will add ethnic studies to its list of courses required to graduate from high school, starting with the class of 2030. Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a bill making California the first in the nation to list ethnic...
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Weekly roundup: Walk to School Day, reactions to the governor’s mandate, and more

Ian Hanigan October 8, 2021
On Wednesday, Darth Vader and his stormtroopers left their TIE fighters at home. Instead, the menacing Star Wars characters imperial-marched...
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