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

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Sylvia Mendez knows a thing or two about breaking barriers. But, as she noted Wednesday, this may have been her first time cutting a ceremonial ribbon. Not far from where she and her brothers were denied enrollment at a school...
Sunburst Youth Academy 2021 graduation

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National History Day title

Irvine middle schoolers take top honors at virtual National History Day finals

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2021 Tustin Unified Voices United Honor Choir

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 While looking back at graduations, celebrations and promotions from across the county, OCDE Newsroom staff recently came across a...
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