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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
Leadership coach Allyson Apsey joined Dr. Stefan Bean on set for the latest episode of the FutureCurrent podcast.

FutureCurrent: Leadership coach Allyson Apsey on building stronger school cultures

Madeline Gray March 31, 2026
Anaheim Union educators at the Student & Community Voice AI Summit

Four OC school districts recognized for leading the way in AI integration

Nathaniel Martinez March 30, 2026
A note from Dr. Bean

Dr. Bean: A moment to reflect — and a look ahead

Stefan Bean March 30, 2026
Pam Kahn

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Understanding the connection between wellness and learning

Ian Hanigan October 2, 2019
OCDE knows healthy students are better learners. That’s why the department offers school nursing support and health services to 27...
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Trabuco Hills High marching band seeks donations for 2020 Macy’s Parade performance

Ian Hanigan September 30, 2019
In March, the Thundering Mustangs of Trabuco Hills High School were ecstatic to learn they’ll be performing in the 2020...
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Two-day conference aims to enhance interpretation and translation services in schools

Ian Hanigan September 27, 2019
More than 350 people from 14 states gathered in Irvine Friday for an OCDE-led conference aimed at enhancing interpretation and translation services in schools. Hosted by the department’s Educational Services division, the two-day Interpreters and Translators Conference drew teachers, administrators,...
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Weekly roundup: Tustin High tech academy leader spotlighted, six OC schools win Blue Ribbons, and more

Fermin Leal September 27, 2019
Teacher Ed Hernandez has been compared to a real-life Tony Stark for his work heading the award-winning T-Tech Academy at...
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6 Orange County schools win 2019 National Blue Ribbon

Fermin Leal September 26, 2019
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded six Orange County public schools 2019 Blue Ribbons, the nation’s top honor for...
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Census workshops hosted by OCDE aim to equip teachers, empower students

Ian Hanigan September 24, 2019
OCDE will host free workshops in Irvine and Huntington Beach next month to help teachers learn more about the next census count and develop census-related lessons for students. Organizers say the goal is to empower students as advocates who can...
OCDE staff at a beach cleanup event

VIDEO: OCDE consortium leads tobacco prevention efforts with research, advocacy and support

Ian Hanigan September 23, 2019
OCDE’s Tobacco-Use Prevention Education consortium uses state tobacco tax revenue to fund prevention efforts in eight participating districts. With vaping...
computer and newspaper

Weekly roundup: Irvine student stars in ‘Sweeney Todd,’ ethnic studies curriculum gets a rewrite, and more

Ian Hanigan September 20, 2019
We’re technically starting this week’s roundup with a story from last week, but it’s one we’d be remiss in not...
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond high-fives children

OCDE to host virtual town hall with state schools chief to discuss closing the achievement gap

Ian Hanigan September 19, 2019
Educational leaders from Orange County are invited to attend a virtual town hall meeting with State Superintendent Tony Thurmond on Tuesday, Sept. 24 to discuss strategies for closing student achievement and opportunity gaps. While Thurmond will lead the interactive session...
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Cypress School District looks to acquire new administrative headquarters

Ian Hanigan September 17, 2019
The Cypress School District has found a new home for its administrative headquarters. At a special meeting last week, the...
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