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Student winners and their teachers gather on stage with Chapman University President Matt Parlow during the March 13 awards ceremony for the Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Art & Writing Contest.

Weekly roundup: Annual Holocaust Art and Writing Contest highlights OC student winners, and more

Vicky Nguyen March 27, 2026
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Troy High cyber team earns national honors at CyberPatriot finals

Ian Hanigan March 27, 2026
Westminster School District students perform onstage during the Saturday program.

OCDE announces Dual Language Immersion Convening focused on Vietnamese American Experiences Model Curriculum

Vicky Nguyen March 26, 2026
Venado Middle School students pose with their multiple NHD-OC medals alongside teacher and coach Hector Gamboa, and OCDE Coordinator Julie Hull.

Orange County students shine at NHD-OC contest as 107 advance to state finals

Madeline Gray March 25, 2026
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OCDE to host April 14 public forum on active shooter preparedness, led by Seal Beach police captain

Ian Hanigan March 24, 2026
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Angels Baseball Foundation honors AVID standout students

Nichole Pichardo August 10, 2020
Thanks to the commitment and continued support of the Angels Foundation and Orange County Advancement Via Individual Determination, 65 AVID...
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County superintendent issues statement on elementary school waiver approval process

Nichole Pichardo August 7, 2020
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares issued the following statement Friday in response to the elementary school waiver process and...
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Weekly roundup: Local thrift shop provides scholarships to high school seniors, elementary school waiver guidance, and more

Nichole Pichardo August 7, 2020
As a way to give back to the community and give a much needed boost to the class of 2020, Coral Thrift Shop in San Clemente has awarded $50,000 in scholarships to South Orange County high school seniors. According to...
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State department of education announces new partnership to connect students in need

Nichole Pichardo August 5, 2020
The state superintendent of public instruction on Wednesday announced a new collaboration with Apple and T-Mobile to provide internet-enabled iPads...
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5 skills that can help students successfully navigate distance learning

Ian Hanigan August 5, 2020
Machele Kilgore knows a thing or two about distance learning. Along with leading OCDE’s Community Home Education Program, which provides...
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California Department of Education shares FAQs on distance learning

Ian Hanigan August 3, 2020
When should distance learning be offered? What defines in-person instruction? And what’s the difference between daily live interaction and daily participation? The California Department of Education has released a new online resource for schools and districts with answers to these...
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Weekly roundup: Anaheim high schoolers offer ‘Teenage Therapy,’ Newport repeals block-learning, and more

Nichole Pichardo July 31, 2020
Five high school students from Loara High School in Anaheim have virtually teamed up to host a podcast that has...
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County superintendent issues statement on OC Board of Ed’s decision to sue governor

Ian Hanigan July 29, 2020
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares issued the following statement Wednesday in response to the OC Board of Education’s July...
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OC students to virtually participate in Bank of America leadership training and service program

Ian Hanigan July 28, 2020
Bank of America has tapped four local high schoolers to participate in a selective summer internship program that offers leadership training and promotes civic engagement. Gabrielle Latimore of Northwood High School, Alexander Rojas of Segerstrom High School, Rushil Shah of...
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OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors offers virtual summer camp

Nichole Pichardo July 27, 2020
While many summer camps have been canceled, Inside the Outdoors — OCDE’s unique, hands-on environmental education program — is offering...
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