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A student listens during a session at the AVID 9th Grade Leadership Conference at Pomona College.

Weekly roundup: OCDE partners with Pomona College to host AVID leadership conference for ninth graders, and more

Vicky Nguyen April 3, 2026
Inside the Outdoors 2022 Summer Camp

REGISTER NOW: ITO announces themes for annual Summer Day Camp

Nathaniel Martinez April 2, 2026
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WATCH: OCDE, UC Irvine apprenticeships support Orange County workforce pipeline

Vicky Nguyen April 1, 2026
Leadership coach Allyson Apsey joined Dr. Stefan Bean on set for the latest episode of the FutureCurrent podcast.

FutureCurrent: Leadership coach Allyson Apsey on building stronger school cultures

Madeline Gray March 31, 2026
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Four OC school districts recognized for leading the way in AI integration

Nathaniel Martinez March 30, 2026
County Superintendent Al Mijares

‘With Liberty and Justice for All’: OC forum examines ethnic studies and state’s model curriculum (VIDEO)

Ian Hanigan July 23, 2021
A panel of eight academic experts shared their insight on ethnic studies and California’s recently adopted model curriculum Wednesday during...
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Q&A: Highlights from the fourth annual California MTSS Professional Learning Institute

Nichole Pichardo July 22, 2021
More than 2,500 educators from throughout California gathered virtually this week for a three-day Professional Learning Institute aimed at sharing...
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Four OC scholars are named Bank of America Student Leaders

Ian Hanigan July 21, 2021
Two high school seniors and a pair of recent high school graduates from Orange County have been selected to participate in a prestigious summer internship program that promotes leadership development and community engagement opportunities. Destiny Ceja of Santa Ana High...
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New OCTA program to offer free bus rides for Orange County youth

Nichole Pichardo July 20, 2021
A new initiative approved last week by the Orange County Transportation Authority — or OCTA — Board of Directors will...
Santa Ana High School Speech and Debate team

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana High School team earns top honors at national speech and debate tournament; new state guidance for K-12 schools; and more

Nichole Pichardo July 16, 2021
A team from Santa Ana High recently won the national championship at a highly-competitive national speech and debate tournament. In...
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Virtual colloquium on July 21 will discuss ethnic studies and California’s model curriculum

Nichole Pichardo July 14, 2021
A panel of educational leaders will define ethnic studies and discuss California’s model curriculum during an online forum presented by the Orange County Department of Education. Hosted by Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares, the event titled “With Liberty and...
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OC educators provide tips to keep students learning this summer

Nichole Pichardo July 14, 2021
The summer months are in full swing and while children and teens can definitely benefit from rest and relaxation, there...
Former California Secretary of Education Dave Long

Three-day Safe Schools Conference to increase collaboration, spotlight best practices

Ian Hanigan July 12, 2021
More than 300 educators, school workers and law enforcement representatives are set to convene in Orange County this week to...
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Weekly roundup: Former Brea Olinda alum headed to the Olympics; updated mask guidance for schools; and more

Nichole Pichardo July 9, 2021
Orange County-born softball player Aubree Munro, who completed her education in the Brea Olinda Unified School District, will soon be representing Team USA at the Tokyo Olympic Games. The 28-year old catcher joins a rich history of olympians from Orange...
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5 takeaways from the education trailer bill approved by the California Legislature

Ian Hanigan July 8, 2021
Following the passage of a state budget that provides record funding for public education and expands transitional kindergarten, California lawmakers...
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