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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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Weekly roundup: A mariachi band’s Helpful Honda surprise, vaccine mandate protests, and more

Ian Hanigan October 22, 2021
A mariachi band from Godinez Fundamental High School in Santa Ana recently received some unexpected kindness from the SoCal Helpful...
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Bike to the future: Campaign takes to the streets in support of career technical education

Ian Hanigan October 22, 2021
Vital Link President Brian Dozer is biking to campuses across Orange County to raise awareness and funding for career technical...
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U.S. News & World Report releases first rundown of elementary and middle schools

Ian Hanigan October 21, 2021
U.S. News & World Report is known for its rankings of high schools and colleges, but for the first time ever it’s also released data and rankings for elementary and middle schools. After crunching numbers for more than 80,000 public...
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OC Children’s S.T.E.A.M. reading challenge takes off this week

Nichole Pichardo October 20, 2021
Although the Orange County Children’s Book Festival won’t be returning for an in-person event this year, festival organizers are partnering...
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Park and trail honoring Mendez case gets additional state funding

Ian Hanigan October 19, 2021
A Westminster park and trail that will commemorate the landmark school desegregation case of Mendez v. Westminster has secured an additional $1.5 million in funding.
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OCDE bullying prevention program promotes inclusivity and the power of ‘One’

Nichole Pichardo October 18, 2021
More than 1 out of every 5 students will be bullied this year, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics. And while experts have reported that bullying decreased when schools were closed due to the pandemic, many...
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Two OC educators are among five 2022 California Teachers of the Year

Ian Hanigan October 15, 2021
Alondra Diaz from Gates Elementary School in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and Sovantevy “Sovey” Long-Latteri of La Sierra...
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Weekly roundup: An Ocean View High football player makes history, a guide to universal transitional kindergarten, and more

Nichole Pichardo October 15, 2021
A sophomore from Ocean View High School in the Huntington Beach Union High School District is defying stereotypes and making...
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VIDEO: Hispanic Heritage Month virtual forum celebrates Latino cultures, contributions in OC

Ian Hanigan October 14, 2021
Affordable college, mentorships and high expectations were identified as keys to success by a panel of Latino leaders during Thursday’s virtual forum hosted by County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. As the latest in OCDE’s...
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Inside the Outdoors offers free water programs for Orange County students

Nichole Pichardo October 12, 2021
Inside the Outdoors, OCDE’s popular environmental education program, is partnering with the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) to...
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