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WATCH: How schools can use existing insurance coverage to support student mental health services

Ian Hanigan August 27, 2026
Students at Las Lomas Elementary School in La Habra are welcomed back to campus by taking photos in front of colorful school decorations. (Courtesy of La Habra City School District)

2026-27 school year: See the back-to-school photos captured across Orange County

Madeline Gray August 25, 2026
Newport Harbor huddles up after beating Nanakuli 41-0 in their opening game in Oahu.

OC football teams open season with perfect 6-0 record in Hawaii

Nathaniel Martinez August 25, 2026
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OC District Attorney to host e-bike, e-motorcycle buyback event at Angel Stadium

Vicky Nguyen August 25, 2026
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A lesson from scratch: Hip-hop pioneer Grand Wizzard Theodore shares his story with OCDE students

Nathaniel Martinez August 25, 2026
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The Deeper Learning Podcast | Public school funding in the COVID-19 era

Ian Hanigan June 12, 2020
What started as a mysterious illness on the other side of the world quickly turned into a global pandemic that’s...
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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...
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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 are eligible for these benefits might not know about them — or know how to access them. To address this,...
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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...
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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 2020 while following social distancing guidelines to keep students, staff and families safe. Celebrating about 130 graduating seniors over the...
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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...
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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 mental health initiatives from a youth perspective. The Orange County Youth Council includes students from across the county who are...
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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...
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