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Two volunteers take part in a habitat restoration event hosted by OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors program, helping remove invasive plants and support native ecosystems at a regional park.

Inside the Outdoors to host Earth Day volunteer event at Fairview Park

Vicky Nguyen April 8, 2026
Representatives from the Orange County Registrar of Voters share voter registration information with students at Loara High School in the Anaheim Union High School District on March 12.

High School Voter Education Weeks return this April across state

Vicky Nguyen April 7, 2026
A student listens during a session at the AVID 9th Grade Leadership Conference at Pomona College.

Weekly roundup: OCDE partners with Pomona College to host AVID leadership conference for ninth graders, and more

Vicky Nguyen April 3, 2026
Inside the Outdoors 2022 Summer Camp

REGISTER NOW: ITO announces themes for annual Summer Day Camp

Nathaniel Martinez April 2, 2026
UC Irvine student apprentice Alina Yuan, left, collaborates with marketing program manager Kimberly Chai on design concepts for Division of Career Pathways materials at UC Irvine.

WATCH: OCDE, UC Irvine apprenticeships support Orange County workforce pipeline

Vicky Nguyen April 1, 2026
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Weekly roundup: Graduations in the age of COVID, reopening considerations, and more

Ian Hanigan June 12, 2020
Commencement ceremonies in the age of COVID-19 won’t soon be forgotten. That much was made clear by this week’s news...
Elementary Pupils Collecting Healthy Lunch In Cafeteria

Social Services Agency, United Way team up to host public assistance workshops

Ian Hanigan June 10, 2020
While there are numerous public assistance programs that can help with food, employment, healthcare and other services, vulnerable residents who...
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Dozens of OC educators honored for work in support of language learners

Ian Hanigan June 9, 2020
For the past seven years, OCDE has honored local educators, administrators, community liaisons and parents who’ve championed the academic and social success of language learners. The 8th annual Language Learner Celebration was set to do it again at the Marconi...
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California Department of Education publishes guidance for reopening campuses

Ian Hanigan June 8, 2020
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond on Monday unveiled the California Department of Education’s highly anticipated guidance for reopening campuses, recommending face...
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Weekly roundup: Graduation season, reopening guidance, grading during the pandemic, and more

Ian Hanigan June 5, 2020
As we shared previously, districts in Orange County and throughout California are taking innovative approaches to honoring the class of...
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OCDE previews spending plan for 2020-21

Ian Hanigan June 4, 2020
Despite plummeting state revenue and increased costs related to COVID-19, the Orange County Department of Education is projecting an actual deficit of less than $1 million against a budget of about $250 million, Associate Superintendent Renee Hendrick said Wednesday. OCDE...
An image of Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares

Mijares: We must unite and create the change we want to see

Al Mijares June 3, 2020
Like so many of you, I have spent the last few days anguishing, ruminating, scrutinizing and judging. I have been...
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OCDE forms youth council to tackle substance abuse and promote mental health

Ian Hanigan June 3, 2020
OCDE’s Friday Night Live program has launched a student advisory group to help drive countywide substance abuse prevention efforts and...
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Three local high schools net awards to expand work-based learning opportunities for students

Ian Hanigan June 2, 2020
Three work-based learning projects from Orange County high schools have been awarded ePrize education grants from Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies, in partnership with the CEO Leadership Alliance of Orange County. The Tustin Unified School District’s summer internship...
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Weekly roundup: Innovative graduation ceremonies, a virtual prom, school reopening plans, and more

Ian Hanigan May 29, 2020
With light shows, car parades and special gifts, school districts throughout Orange County are taking innovative approaches to high school...
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