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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
UC Irvine student apprentice Alina Yuan, left, collaborates with marketing program manager Kimberly Chai on design concepts for Division of Career Pathways materials at UC Irvine.

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
Anaheim Union educators at the Student & Community Voice AI Summit

Four OC school districts recognized for leading the way in AI integration

Nathaniel Martinez March 30, 2026
Storybook walk

Weekly roundup: Tustin USD teacher creates unique reading experience; vaccines for educators; and more

Nichole Pichardo February 26, 2021
An elementary teacher in the Tustin Unified School District has turned a simple walk around campus into a fun, interactive...
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Black History Month forum addresses experiences and strategies for ensuring equity and inclusion

Nichole Pichardo February 26, 2021
“I don’t want you to be colorblind. I want you to see my color.” Those were the personal words Robert...
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All OC school employees will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting March 1

Ian Hanigan February 23, 2021
[This post has been updated with the latest information as of Monday, March 1, 2021.] Based on the latest state guidance, Orange County health officials have announced that nearly a third of new COVID-19 vaccine shipments will be allocated for...
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Black History Month virtual forum will examine equity, opportunity and inclusion

Ian Hanigan February 21, 2021
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares will host a virtual forum this Thursday, Feb. 25 in recognition of Black History...
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Weekly roundup: New state guidance for high school sports, vaccine shipping delays, and more

Nichole Pichardo February 19, 2021
The California Department of Public Health on Friday released new updates to its guidance for youth and high school sports,...
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Irvine’s University High School wins its first Orange County Academic Decathlon

Ian Hanigan February 17, 2021
Orange County has a new Academic Decathlon champion — and the makings of a crosstown rivalry. Irvine’s University High School earned top honors and an automatic bid to the California Academic Decathlon after finishing first in the 10-event competition, which...
ITO and OC Zoo

OC Zoo lends a helping hand, and a few furry friends, to Inside the Outdoors

Nichole Pichardo February 16, 2021
Months after the devastating Bond Fire claimed the home of OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors program, kindness continues to pour in...
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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 with CHOC and the nonprofit Western Youth Services to develop a new online toolbox packed with self-paced trainings, apps and...
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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...
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