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Behind the credentials: OCDE’s Credentialing team keeps Orange County educators cleared at all times

Nathaniel Martinez October 9, 2026
Students in Hicks Canyon Elementary School's Mandarin Immersion Program pose with educators during the school's Mid-Autumn Festival celebration. Several children wore traditional Chinese-inspired clothing for the occasion. (Photo courtesy of the Tustin Unified School District)

Weekly roundup: Hicks Canyon Elementary students celebrate language and culture during Mid-Autumn Festival, and more

Vicky Nguyen October 9, 2026
College and Career Preparatory Academy student Samantha A. takes the stage to accept her Perseverance Award at the June 16 graduation ceremony.

WATCH: OCDE’s College and Career Preparatory Academy celebrates one of its largest graduating classes

Madeline Gray October 9, 2026
Wendy Saldivar poses with Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean after receiving her 2027 Orange County Teacher of the Year award during a surprise classroom visit in April.

Loara Elementary teacher named one of five 2027 California Teachers of the Year

Vicky Nguyen October 8, 2026
Four education leaders pose at the Fullerton School District Board of Education meeting on July 27, 2026, holding a large ceremonial $525,000 check from OCDE’s Innovation Funding Initiative.

OCDE opens second round of Innovation Funding Initiative, offering up to $525,000 per project

Ian Hanigan October 7, 2026
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Former California Arts Council chair announced as Creative Edge Lecture speaker

Ian Hanigan March 7, 2022
Arts education thought-leader Donn K. Harris, former chair of the California Arts Council, will be the featured speaker at this...
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Los Alamitos student wins OC Spelling Bee, is headed to famed Scripps competition

Ian Hanigan March 5, 2022
One by one, students methodically spelled words like “trellis,” “apparatus,” “privatim” and “suet.” But on this day of phonetic feats...
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Weekly roundup: OC celebrates Read Across America Day, mask guidance reactions, and more

Ian Hanigan March 4, 2022
In honor of Read Across America Day, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond paid a visit to the Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science in Orange, volunteering as a guest reader during an outdoor assembly. After discussing the...
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Museum of Tolerance webinar with OCDE panelists to discuss school desegregation in OC and the bond between two families

Ian Hanigan March 3, 2022
The Museum of Tolerance is hosting a webinar for educators on Wednesday, March 9 featuring author Janice Munemitsu, whose new...
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Students from 23 local schools prep for National History Day-Orange County

Ian Hanigan March 2, 2022
Nearly 250 young historians from 23 schools in seven school districts will take part in this month’s National History Day-Orange...
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State masking requirement for schools to end after March 11

Ian Hanigan February 28, 2022
California’s indoor masking order for schools will be downgraded to a strong recommendation after March 11, state officials announced on Monday. In a joint news release, the governors of California, Oregon and Washington cited declining case rates and hospitalizations as...
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Weekly roundup: Ocean Institute to host college and career fair, OCTA says kids can ride free, and more

Ian Hanigan February 25, 2022
Ocean Institute in Dana Point plans to host a Virtual Marine and Environmental Sciences College and Career Fair on Saturday,...
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WATCH: OCDE virtual forum honors Black History Month with experiences, perspectives and insight

Ian Hanigan February 24, 2022
Four prominent Black Americans shared their personal experiences and insight into educational systems and career paths during an online colloquium...
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OC School Nurses Organization lauded for tireless leadership, resilience during pandemic

Ian Hanigan February 24, 2022
You might not know much about the Orange County School Nurses Organization, but over the course of the pandemic, this regional network of nursing professionals has worked tirelessly to keep local schools healthy and safe. Partnering with the OC Health...
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Six OC middle schools are among California’s ‘Schools to Watch’ for 2022

Ian Hanigan February 22, 2022
Three high-performing middle schools in Orange County have been recognized through the California Schools to Watch program, and another three...
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