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A group of elementary students and their principal stand near a red barn and garden area on Golden View Elementary’s school farm.

OC Impact School: At Golden View Elementary, hands-on learning grows from farm to classroom

Ian Hanigan May 13, 2026

FutureCurrent: CEO Sloane Keane on the transformative power of mentorship

Madeline Gray May 12, 2026
Connections student Savannah accepts her award alongside members of the Orange County Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean.

OCDE students reflect on the significance of service, sacrifice through Jack R. Hammett Memorial Day Essay and Art Contest

Nathaniel Martinez May 11, 2026
A Hopkinson Elementary School student interacts with a sensory station created by Los Alamitos High School freshman Wesley Avery for the school’s Multi-Aged Huskies classroom.

Weekly roundup: Los Alamitos freshman creates sensory station for former school, and more

Vicky Nguyen May 8, 2026
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Schools worldwide respond to Canvas security breach and service disruptions

Ian Hanigan May 7, 2026
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5 best practices to keep virtual classrooms safe from unwanted attendees

Nichole Pichardo September 1, 2020
While many districts across Orange County are preparing for the safe reopening of schools, distance learning and virtual classrooms are...
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California says OC campuses should be eligible to reopen to students on Sept. 22

Staff reports August 31, 2020
The California Department of Public Health has reviewed Orange County’s COVID-19 data and determined it will be necessary to wait...
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OCDE makes plans for virtual academic competitions

Ian Hanigan August 31, 2020
Like pretty much everything else, academic event season will look a little different this school year. Even as campuses are inching closer to reopening for in-person instruction, there are still no clear timelines for resuming large events. So OCDE plans...
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Weekly roundup: Football practice resumes, concerns about vaccination rates, and more

Ian Hanigan August 28, 2020
The Beckman High football team was eager to finally participate in its first football practice of the season — even...
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OCDE’s FCP network builds family engagement through relationships, partnerships and resources

Nichole Pichardo August 26, 2020
For nearly 15 years, OCDE’s Family & Community Partnerships network, or FCP, has been building relationships between school, home and...
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Mijares: As OC exits the COVID-19 watch list, health officials keep an eye on local hotspots

Al Mijares August 25, 2020
With the number of new COVID-19 cases declining, and a relatively low testing positivity rate, Orange County has made its way off the state’s monitoring list. This is an extremely positive development and a testament to the local communities that...
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Anaheim High School is home to a new ‘Beast’

Nichole Pichardo August 24, 2020
The Anaheim Union High School District, in partnership with Waste Not OC and Impact the Change, has unveiled the world’s...
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Weekly roundup: Two Tesoro High School teens make a difference, COVID-19 monitoring list countdown, and more

Nichole Pichardo August 21, 2020
Two high school students from Tesoro High School in the Capistrano Unified School District have come together to offer online...
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‘Schools on the Frontlines’ podcast features OC Superintendent Al Mijares

Ian Hanigan August 20, 2020
In a new podcast out this week, Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares talks about decision-making and leadership during the pandemic and breaks down OCDE’s role supporting school reopenings. The Schools on the Frontlines podcast is hosted by Carl Cohn, the...
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Virtual conference will focus on enhancing interpretation and translation services

Ian Hanigan August 20, 2020
Educators, parents and community members can learn how to further enhance school interpretation and translation services at OCDE’s fourth annual...
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