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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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Orange County students celebrate National Read Across America Day

Nichole Pichardo March 2, 2021
March marks National Reading Month, and school districts from across the county are raising awareness about the importance, value and...
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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 Sheffield, director of Quality Schools and Districts for WestEd, shared during an OCDE-organized event celebrating Black History Month on Feb....
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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...
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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, allowing play to resume across many parts of California if certain health and safety protocols are met. The updated guidance...
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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...
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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 OCMAA — awards. The annual event celebrates local leaders who’ve gone above and beyond to provide excellence for students while...
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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...
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