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Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean, center, joins OCDE staff and the 2026 Orange County Counselors and Advocates of the Year at the 12th annual Orange County Counselor Symposium on Feb. 4.

OCDE seeks presenters, award nominees for 2027 OC Counselor Symposium

Vicky Nguyen September 24, 2026
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Five OC students shine a light on Japanese American artist with award-winning documentary

Nathaniel Martinez September 22, 2026
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What parents should know about e-bikes and youth safety in Orange County

Ian Hanigan September 22, 2026

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
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Weekly roundup: Climate change awareness campaigns spread across schools, OC test scores steadily improve, and more

Fermin Leal October 11, 2019
As young people across the globe increase efforts to raise awareness about climate change, more and more school boards, PTAs...
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New state tests show OC students continue steady growth

Fermin Leal October 9, 2019
Orange County’s public school students continued to make steady progress in English language arts and mathematics in the latest round...
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OCDE secures $449,000 grant for career and technical education

Fermin Leal October 8, 2019
The Orange County Department of Education has been awarded a federal grant of $448,936 to help prepare more students in career and technical education. OCDE received the Innovation & Modernization Grant grant from the U.S Department of Education. The I&M...
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VIDEO: Costa Mesa High student’s kindness campaign inspires classmates, community

Fermin Leal October 7, 2019
Costa Mesa High School student Rebekah Robeck wanted to spread kindness to her school and community. So she started by...
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Trabuco Mesa Elementary teacher named a State Teacher of the Year

Fermin Leal October 4, 2019
Mandy Kelly, a sixth-grade teacher from Trabuco Elementary School in Rancho Santa Margarita, was named Friday as one of five...
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Weekly roundup: Santa Ana safety officer goes above and beyond, OC Children’s Book Festival, and more

Ian Hanigan October 4, 2019
Vincent Gonzales is usually the first staff member to greet students when they arrive at Santa Ana High School — and the last person many will see at the end of the day. As Fox 11 Los Angeles reports, no...
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Westminster district honors Mendez family and the landmark civil rights case that bears their name

Ian Hanigan October 3, 2019
In 1943, Sylvia Mendez and her two brothers were turned away from Westminster’s 17th Street School, known then as “the...
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 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Now, with about 14 months to go before they’re scheduled to take their place in the...
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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...
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