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

Nathaniel Martinez October 9, 2026
Students in Hicks Canyon Elementary School's Mandarin Immersion Program pose with educators during the school's Mid-Autumn Festival celebration. Several children wore traditional Chinese-inspired clothing for the occasion. (Photo courtesy of the Tustin Unified School District)

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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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...
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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...
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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 day of professional learning focused on strategies for empowering students, families and staff in the COVID-19 era. Reflecting the extraordinary...
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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...
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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 bias during the pandemic. Seven local middle and high school students will earn $5,000 to put toward anti-hate initiatives at...
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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...
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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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5 facts to make you more ACEs aware

Nichole Pichardo October 19, 2020
An acronym that has been used by healthcare professionals for decades has recently become a common term for educators who are observing an uptick in student stress, anxiety and other extreme barriers to learning. ACEs, or adverse childhood experiences, are...
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Weekly roundup: Project Hope Alliance, Mendez virtual groundbreaking, tutors in demand, and more

Ian Hanigan October 16, 2020
Since March, Project Hope Alliance has put Chromebooks and WiFi hotspots in the hands of about 850 schoolchildren who are...
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