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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
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U.S. News reveals 2018 Best High Schools ranking; find out which OC campuses made the list

Fermin Leal May 9, 2018
Oxford Academy in Anaheim Union High School District ranked as the second best high school in California in the U.S....
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Students to showcase more than 200 STEM-themed exhibits at ocMaker Challenge

Fermin Leal May 8, 2018
Students from across Orange County will exhibit more than 200 STEM-based designs that promote creativity and innovation at the ocMaker Challenge held...
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Mijares: Remembering Mrs. Crane, and honoring all who teach and inspire

Al Mijares May 7, 2018
When I remember my fourth-grade teacher, I see a woman with strawberry-blond hair wearing a prim dress. In my mind, she bears a close resemblance to the character Ethel Mertz from “I Love Lucy.” But Mrs. Crane’s class was no...
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Weekly roundup: Anaheim High gets digitally mapped, OCDE names Teachers of the Year, and more

Fermin Leal May 4, 2018
Officials at Anaheim High School have built a virtual map of the campuses using the latest technology that could allow...
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Three Orange County school districts win state award for improving attendance

Fermin Leal May 4, 2018
The California Department of Education has recognized the Anaheim Elementary School District, Ocean View School District and Orange Unified School District...
Attendees at the 2017 Language Learner Celebration

Sixth annual Language Learner Celebration to recognize exemplary OC educators and model programs

Ian Hanigan May 3, 2018
OCDE will honor Orange County educators, administrators, community liaisons and parents who have championed the success of language learners at the sixth annual Language Learner Celebration. Organized by the department’s Humanities unit, the presentation based on the theme “Navigating Emergent Bilingualism”...
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Local Friday Night Live leaders thank police for efforts to thwart impaired drivers

Ian Hanigan May 2, 2018
Students involved in the Friday Night Live club at El Modena High School recently took an after-hours field trip to...
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Videos: OCDE announces the 2019 Orange County Teachers of the Year

Ian Hanigan May 1, 2018
They don’t know it yet, but today is a big day for six Orange County educators. Over the next few...
A young girl paints a metal pail.

OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors makes the most out of Earth Month with 27 community events

Ian Hanigan April 30, 2018
You probably know that April 22 is annually observed as Earth Day. But did you know the entire month of April is celebrated as Earth Month? OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors program is certainly aware, and they’ve been making the most of...
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Fountain Valley High wins inaugural Orange County High School Esports League crown

Fermin Leal April 28, 2018
The two teams made up of orcs, dragons, vikings, serpents and other virtual characters battled in front of a screaming...
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