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Gigi Manning, 2025 OCMAA Award recipient for secondary media arts, stands with award sponsor and presenter Steven Brittan, president and CEO of the Laguna College of Art + Design.

Arts educators, leaders to be celebrated at 2026 OC Music and Arts Administrators Awards

Vicky Nguyen December 18, 2025
Participants and supporters, some dressed in team costumes, cheer from the stands during the Super Quiz Relay at the 2025 Orange County Academic Decathlon.

Academic event season is coming up. Here are some key dates for 2026.

Vicky Nguyen December 16, 2025
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Sunburst cadets suit up for life after graduation

Nathaniel Martinez December 15, 2025
Students from Segerstrom High School’s Class of 2025 take part in their graduation ceremony on May 28.

Weekly roundup: OC districts join CSU Direct Admission Program for fall 2026, and more

Vicky Nguyen December 12, 2025
A note from Dr. Bean

Dr. Bean: OCDE is investing in bold ideas to strengthen student success

Stefan Bean December 10, 2025
OCMAA Awards

OCDE seeks nominees for annual music and arts administrator awards

Nichole Pichardo February 15, 2021
The Orange County Department of Education is currently seeking nominations for the Orange County Music and Arts Administrators — or...
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Weekly roundup: OCDE and partners unveil mental health toolbox, teacher pens acclaimed novel, and more

Ian Hanigan February 12, 2021
Seeking to buffer some of the pandemic’s impact on children and teens, the Orange County Department of Education has collaborated...
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Students participate virtually in National History Day-Orange County competition

Ian Hanigan February 11, 2021
More than 200 young historians representing 25 schools will once again showcase their original websites, papers, documentaries, performances and exhibits at the National History Day-Orange County competition hosted by the Orange County Department of Education. Because of the pandemic, this...
Fifth-grader at ceremony

#Kindness1Billion: Newhope Elementary student’s Make-A-Wish request is loud and clear

Ian Hanigan February 9, 2021
Vivian Nguyen could have asked for virtually anything. But the Newhope Elementary School fifth-grader used her wish to help others....
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OCArts4All now accepting submissions for county-wide virtual showcase

Nichole Pichardo February 8, 2021
The Orange County Department of Education is inviting teachers from public, private, charter and home schools from around the county...
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Weekly roundup: Cross country resumes, Huntington Beach students return to campuses, and more

Nichole Pichardo February 5, 2021
Although the CIF Southern Section made a decision to cancel fall sports championships, cross country recently received the green light from the state to compete. When Governor Gavin Newsom lifted the regional stay-at-home orders late last month, that allowed certain...
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OCDE unveils resources to help educators teach about airborne illnesses, vaccines

Ian Hanigan February 4, 2021
OCDE has partnered with the Orange County Health Care Agency to produce a series of mini-lessons, activities and informational handouts...
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OCDE honors school counselors for contributions and support during an unprecedented year

Nichole Pichardo February 3, 2021
Although the pandemic has once again canceled an in-person awards ceremony, that didn’t stop OCDE from honoring nine local school...
Cindy Kha Former ACCESS student

Understanding ACEs: Stories of trauma and resilience

Nichole Pichardo February 2, 2021
Over the past few months, the OCDE Newsroom has cast a light on ACE’s – or Adverse Childhood Experiences. Through the process of exploring ACEs, we’ve discovered that while childhood trauma can have an influence on who we are and...
close up doctor holding syringe and using cotton before make injection to patient in medical mask. Covid-19 or coronavirus vaccine

Vaccinations are coming for school employees — but how soon?

Ian Hanigan February 1, 2021
[This post has been updated with the latest information as of Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021.] cross the country, COVID-19 vaccine...
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