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Former Centralia Elementary School District student Sarah Barron speaks to students at San Marino Elementary School about the new free library available on their campus. (Centralia Elementary School District)

Weekly roundup: Former student donates Little Free Library to Centralia Elementary School District campus, and more

Madeline Gray September 18, 2026
Project GLAD® Coordinator Jennifer Salas goes over language development strategies for teachers to utilize in their own classrooms.

REGISTER NOW: Project GLAD® to offer Foundations and Secondary Foundations Training this fall

Nathaniel Martinez September 18, 2026
Two students kneel in a farm field planting young seedlings while other participants work in rows behind them under a blue sky.

Second Harvest invites OC students to learn, serve at working Irvine farm

Ian Hanigan September 17, 2026
Middle/outside blocker Megan Hodges (6) leaps for a spike in the gold medal game against the Dominican Republic at the NORCECA U23 Pan Am Cup in Managua, Nicaragua.

San Juan Hills volleyball standout helps Team USA win U23 Pan American Cup gold

Nathaniel Martinez September 16, 2026
OCDE Language Services Coordinator Natalia Abarca, right, introduces keynote speaker Dr. Janet Núñez-Pineda during the 2025 International Translation Day celebration at the OCDE Conference Center.

OCDE to mark International Translation Day with PBS SoCal studio visit

Vicky Nguyen September 16, 2026
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Anaheim Elementary unveils new electric school buses for 2021-22

Ian Hanigan July 26, 2021
A fleet of clean-energy electric buses is making its way to the Anaheim Elementary School District. AESD expects to take...
A news graphic

Weekly roundup: All California students now qualify for free school meals, educators gather for MTSS conference, and more

Ian Hanigan July 23, 2021
Starting this year, every public school student in Orange County will have the option to get meals at school for...
County Superintendent Al Mijares

‘With Liberty and Justice for All’: OC forum examines ethnic studies and state’s model curriculum (VIDEO)

Ian Hanigan July 23, 2021
A panel of eight academic experts shared their insight on ethnic studies and California’s recently adopted model curriculum Wednesday during an online forum hosted by Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares. Presented by OCDE, the event titled “With Liberty and...
Panel Discussion PLI

Q&A: Highlights from the fourth annual California MTSS Professional Learning Institute

Nichole Pichardo July 22, 2021
More than 2,500 educators from throughout California gathered virtually this week for a three-day Professional Learning Institute aimed at sharing...
Bank of America Student Leaders

Four OC scholars are named Bank of America Student Leaders

Ian Hanigan July 21, 2021
Two high school seniors and a pair of recent high school graduates from Orange County have been selected to participate...
Student on bus

New OCTA program to offer free bus rides for Orange County youth

Nichole Pichardo July 20, 2021
A new initiative approved last week by the Orange County Transportation Authority — or OCTA — Board of Directors will soon allow all passengers ages 18 and under to ride the bus for free. As part of a six-month promotional...
Santa Ana High School Speech and Debate team

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana High School team earns top honors at national speech and debate tournament; new state guidance for K-12 schools; and more

Nichole Pichardo July 16, 2021
A team from Santa Ana High recently won the national championship at a highly-competitive national speech and debate tournament. In...
Colloquium featured speakers

Virtual colloquium on July 21 will discuss ethnic studies and California’s model curriculum

Nichole Pichardo July 14, 2021
A panel of educational leaders will define ethnic studies and discuss California’s model curriculum during an online forum presented by...
Kids in nature

OC educators provide tips to keep students learning this summer

Nichole Pichardo July 14, 2021
The summer months are in full swing and while children and teens can definitely benefit from rest and relaxation, there are plenty of ways for students to keep their young minds sharp. So, in celebration of National Summer Learning Week...
Former California Secretary of Education Dave Long

Three-day Safe Schools Conference to increase collaboration, spotlight best practices

Ian Hanigan July 12, 2021
More than 300 educators, school workers and law enforcement representatives are set to convene in Orange County this week to...
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