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Behind the credentials: OCDE’s Credentialing team keeps Orange County educators cleared at all times

Nathaniel Martinez October 9, 2026
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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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Weekly roundup: Santa Ana reopens its Learning Labs, enterprising students bring curb appeal, and more

Ian Hanigan January 29, 2021
On the same day California lifted its stay-at-home order, the Santa Ana Unified School District reopened Learning Labs at a...
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Orange County School Boards Association honors coalition of OC superintendents

Nichole Pichardo January 28, 2021
The county’s 28 public school superintendents received top honors this week from the Orange County School Boards Association. During a...
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Spreading #kindness1billion across Orange County

Nichole Pichardo January 28, 2021
The world could use some extra kindness right now, and students across Orange County are working to deliver it. As we mentioned earlier this week, students and staff are participating in the Great Kindness Challenge, which is a national program...
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High schoolers compete in the 53rd annual Orange County Academic Decathlon

Ian Hanigan January 27, 2021
Around this time of year, hundreds of students would typically gather over two consecutive Saturdays to compete for individual and...
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OCDE to offer series of webinars focused on civic learning and engagement

Nichole Pichardo January 26, 2021
The Orange County Department of Education, in partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education, is inviting educators to...
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Weekly roundup: Grab-and-go meals continue, changes to the SAT exam, and more

Nichole Pichardo January 22, 2021
Although schools in Orange County are slowly beginning to reopen, many districts continue to lend a helping hand to students and families by offering not only free lunch but also free breakfast as part of grab-and-go meal programs. After campuses...
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These educational programs from OC have earned Golden Bell Awards

Ian Hanigan January 20, 2021
The California School Boards Association recently presented Golden Bell Awards to 11 educational programs from Orange County that drive student...
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Cox Communications offers scholarship opportunities for high school seniors

Nichole Pichardo January 18, 2021
Cox Communications is once again inviting the next generation of high school seniors who demonstrate a passion for learning and...
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Weekly roundup: Supporting students experiencing homelessness, a state budget starting point, and more

Ian Hanigan January 15, 2021
Spectrum News 1 recently spotlighted a social services liaison for the Santa Ana Unified School District who’s working to provide support for students and families experiencing homelessness. Elida Sanchez and her team are tasked with identifying Santa Ana students who...
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California Department of Public Health issues new COVID-19 guidance for schools

Ian Hanigan January 14, 2021
State health officials on Thursday announced updated guidance for K-12 schools, outlining requirements for campuses that have already reopened along...
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