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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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2 Orange County campuses named 2020 California Green Ribbon Schools

Fermin Leal April 23, 2020
Two Orange County campuses were recognized as 2020 California Green Ribbon Schools for their efforts to conserve resources while promoting...
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OC campuses are well represented in U.S. News rundown of ‘Best High Schools’

Ian Hanigan April 22, 2020
U.S. News released its latest list of the nation’s Best High Schools this week, and it was no surprise to...
lego set of a workstation

Video Tips for Teachers: Ditch the glares with this homemade sunshade

Greg Lammers April 21, 2020
As educators across the state embrace distance learning, we thought some helpful video tips might be in order. OCDE’s Media Services team launched this series for those who are now incorporating video into their daily teaching. Whether you’re using teleconferencing...
Children dancing

VSA Festival goes virtual to celebrate the artistic accomplishments of individuals with disabilities

Ian Hanigan April 18, 2020
Every year around this time, OCDE and VSA Orange County team up to spotlight the artistic achievements of individuals with...
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VIDEO: County Supt. Al Mijares offers words of encouragement to parents, teachers and staff

Ian Hanigan April 17, 2020
With a month of distance learning in the books, Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares offered some words of encouragement for...
woman demonstrates face shield

Educators, community step in to build face shields for COVID-19 first responders

Fermin Leal April 14, 2020
Across the region, scores of first responders are on the front lines of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, working to save lives and maintain valuable services. Behind the scenes is also a strong network of supporters, including volunteers who are supplying...
Workers unload groceries for families

Saddleback Church teams up with OCDE to provide meals, groceries for OC families

Ian Hanigan April 13, 2020
April showers didn’t discourage the families who lined up in their cars to pick up boxes of food outside OCDE’s...
student works on laptop

Timeline: One month of distance learning, grab-and-go meals, and other adjustments for OC schools

Fermin Leal April 13, 2020
It’s been one month since Orange County school district leaders announced the closure of all campuses to students as a...
person working on laptop

VIDEO: OCDE curates distance learning resources for educators, counselors and families

Ian Hanigan April 10, 2020
As school districts across Orange County pivot to distance learning models in real time, OCDE’s Educational Services division has developed a cache of online resources for educators, counselors and families. Curated by a diverse team of instructional leaders and technology...
UCI Health CEO Chad T. Lefteris, GGUSD Board of Education Vice President Teri Rocco, and GGUSD School Nurse Department Chair Cheryl Gibbs

Garden Grove Unified donates N95 and surgical masks to UCI, CHOC

Ian Hanigan April 8, 2020
Officials from the Garden Grove Unified School District gave a big assist to hospital workers in their fight against COVID-19...
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