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Student winners and their teachers gather on stage with Chapman University President Matt Parlow during the March 13 awards ceremony for the Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Art & Writing Contest.

Weekly roundup: Annual Holocaust Art and Writing Contest highlights OC student winners, and more

Vicky Nguyen March 27, 2026
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Troy High cyber team earns national honors at CyberPatriot finals

Ian Hanigan March 27, 2026
Westminster School District students perform onstage during the Saturday program.

OCDE announces Dual Language Immersion Convening focused on Vietnamese American Experiences Model Curriculum

Vicky Nguyen March 26, 2026
Venado Middle School students pose with their multiple NHD-OC medals alongside teacher and coach Hector Gamboa, and OCDE Coordinator Julie Hull.

Orange County students shine at NHD-OC contest as 107 advance to state finals

Madeline Gray March 25, 2026
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OCDE to host April 14 public forum on active shooter preparedness, led by Seal Beach police captain

Ian Hanigan March 24, 2026
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Trabuco Hills High School earns state award for special education

Ian Hanigan June 27, 2019
A Trabuco Hills High School program established to promote inclusion on the field and in the classroom has earned a...
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Mijares: Educators must be change-agents, advocates for vulnerable student populations

Al Mijares June 26, 2019
Interventions for many students have historically taken the form of punitive measures, including suspensions or expulsions. But today’s educators recognize...
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As you prepare to dive into summer, here are some pool safety tips for kids

Fermin Leal June 25, 2019
As the temperatures rise and children on summer break look for fun activities, splashing and swimming in pools seems like a cool option. Scores of children will dive into summer in backyard, community or resort pools over the next few...
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Student profile: OCDE offers Ury an onramp to educational, career success

Ian Hanigan June 24, 2019
Along with running programs and services that are vital to local school districts, OCDE directly serves some of Orange County’s...
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Weekly roundup: Costa Mesa grads visit old stomping grounds, a new gym for Oak View, and more

Ian Hanigan June 21, 2019
Before venturing off to make their mark on the world, some graduating seniors from Costa Mesa and Early College high...
Godinez High softball team

Godinez High School softball team reaches elite status with CIF crown

Fermin Leal June 18, 2019
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares recently offered some words of praise for Godinez High School’s girls softball team for winning Santa Ana Unified School District’s first-ever softball CIF championship. Mijares said the team’s phenomenal rise to the apex of...
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New report shows how OCDE measures up against eight strategic goals

Ian Hanigan June 18, 2019
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares has released a new report outlining OCDE’s progress toward its strategic goals. “Measuring Up:...
high school grads pose in front of angel stadium

Weekly roundup: Orange Unified grads celebrate at Angel Stadium, student receives ‘Harry Potter’ themed wheelchair, and more

Fermin Leal June 14, 2019
High school seniors from the Orange Unified School District’s five high schools couldn’t celebrate their graduation ceremonies at the typical...
Elementary Pupils Collecting Healthy Lunch In Cafeteria

Free meals offered at schools, community centers across OC this summer

Fermin Leal June 13, 2019
Dozens of schools, community centers, parks and other locations across Orange County have begun serving free lunches and breakfasts this summer to children ages 18 and under. No forms are needed. Everyone is welcome. The meals are part of the...
World War 2 veteran receives diploma on stage

WWII veteran receives high school diploma 76 years later

Fermin Leal June 12, 2019
Filiberto Lopez Montano missed his high school graduation 76 years ago so he could serve his country during World War...
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