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OCDE’s Innovation Funding Initiative readies for round two, offering up to $525,000 per project

Ian Hanigan September 21, 2026
Former Centralia Elementary School District student Sarah Barron speaks to students at San Marino Elementary School about the new free library available on their campus. (Centralia Elementary School District)

Weekly roundup: Former student donates Little Free Library to Centralia Elementary School District campus, and more

Madeline Gray September 18, 2026
Project GLAD® Coordinator Jennifer Salas goes over language development strategies for teachers to utilize in their own classrooms.

REGISTER NOW: Project GLAD® to offer Foundations and Secondary Foundations Training this fall

Nathaniel Martinez September 18, 2026
Two students kneel in a farm field planting young seedlings while other participants work in rows behind them under a blue sky.

Second Harvest invites OC students to learn, serve at working Irvine farm

Ian Hanigan September 17, 2026
Middle/outside blocker Megan Hodges (6) leaps for a spike in the gold medal game against the Dominican Republic at the NORCECA U23 Pan Am Cup in Managua, Nicaragua.

San Juan Hills volleyball standout helps Team USA win U23 Pan American Cup gold

Nathaniel Martinez September 16, 2026
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‘Master motivator’ from OC is one of five California Teachers of the Year

Ian Hanigan October 28, 2020
A Santa Ana elementary school teacher has earned the state’s top honor for educators. Laura Gómez, who has worked at...
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No tricks, just treats: ACCESS staff hands out pumpkins and candy to local families

Ian Hanigan October 28, 2020
Staff members from OCDE’s alternative education program recently handed out free pumpkins, ice cream and bags of candy to families...
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Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified lands a new superintendent

Ian Hanigan October 28, 2020
The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District has announced its next superintendent. Dr. Jim Elsasser, who’s been superintendent of the Claremont Unified School District for nearly a decade after serving in Anaheim and Los Alamitos, is expected to take over as...
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Health Care Agency launches mask message contest for students

Ian Hanigan October 26, 2020
The OC Health Care Agency is inviting elementary, middle and high schoolers to submit creative mask designs, essays and social...
Al Mijares and Victor Rios

OCDE’s alternative ed division focuses on empowering students, families during day of professional development

Ian Hanigan October 23, 2020
More than 350 educators and administrators from OCDE’s alternative education program, otherwise known as ACCESS, took part Friday in a...
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Weekly roundup: Student filmmakers honored for promoting social justice, revised school reopening timelines, and more

Nichole Pichardo October 23, 2020
Two local students from Orange County recently received top honors in the Directing Change Program and Film Contest. As part of a new “Hope & Justice” category, student filmmakers were tasked with producing 60-second films on the topic of “What...
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Drive-through school supply giveaway serves local families and students in need 

Nichole Pichardo October 23, 2020
OCDE staff, along with local community members, gathered Wednesday to keep a back-to-school tradition alive. While COVID-19 may have altered...
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Student contest aims to promote kindness and inclusivity — especially during the pandemic

Ian Hanigan October 21, 2020
The Orange County Human Relations Commission is encouraging students to help create inspiring campaigns to curb hateful vibes and wrongful...
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OCDE staff unite to raise awareness about bullying prevention

Nichole Pichardo October 21, 2020
In light of National Bullying Prevention month, OCDE today joins millions of people from across the country to celebrate Unity Day. Started by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center, Unity Day is the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month and...
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OCDE partners with OC Health Care Agency to offer after-hours nursing support for schools

Ian Hanigan October 20, 2020
As more campuses resume on-site instruction, OCDE has partnered with the OC Health Care Agency to hire a team of...
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