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A student listens during a session at the AVID 9th Grade Leadership Conference at Pomona College.

Weekly roundup: OCDE partners with Pomona College to host AVID leadership conference for ninth graders, and more

Vicky Nguyen April 3, 2026
Inside the Outdoors 2022 Summer Camp

REGISTER NOW: ITO announces themes for annual Summer Day Camp

Nathaniel Martinez April 2, 2026
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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
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La Habra middle schoolers earn national recognition in environmental challenge

Ian Hanigan December 11, 2017
Seven middle schoolers from La Habra have earned honors in a national contest that challenged teams of students to tackle...
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Weekly roundup: Students create zombie app, California School Dashboard released, and more

Fermin Leal December 8, 2017
A group of students from the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School district worked on developing smartphone apps, including one about a...
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VIDEO: Some tips to help parents navigate the California School Dashboard

Fermin Leal December 7, 2017
Local schools and districts can find out today how well they performed in the state’s newest school accountability system, the California School Dashboard. The online tool was introduced this year to offer parents, educators and the community a more comprehensive...
Victor de los Santos

Santa Ana Unified teacher a finalist for Grammy’s Music Educator Award

Fermin Leal December 6, 2017
A music teacher from the Santa Ana Unified School District was named one of 10 finalists nationwide for the 2018...
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In the news: La Habra second-grader chosen to help light Capitol Christmas Tree

Ian Hanigan December 6, 2017
California Governor Jerry Brown and first lady Anne Gust Brown will get an assist from a local elementary school student...
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VIDEO: Knowledge, kindness are cultivated at Westminster High’s The Giving Farm

Ian Hanigan December 5, 2017
Westminster High’s agricultural program isn’t just educating students about horticulture, livestock and equipment. It’s also putting food on the tables of those who need it most. This year, eight acres of farmland adjacent to the campus have been rebranded as The...
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7 education programs in Orange County win Golden Bell Awards

Fermin Leal December 4, 2017
The California School Boards Association presented prestigious Golden Bell Awards to seven educational programs in Orange County that improved technology,...
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Weekly roundup: Irvine’s Chromebook program, OC Pathways Showcase, new science standards and more

Ian Hanigan December 1, 2017
Along with bolstering its technology infrastructure, the Irvine Unified School District has increased the number of computers available for student...
El Toro High students

El Toro High food drive sets school record with more than 115,000 cans

Ian Hanigan November 30, 2017
Another year, another school record for El Toro High. Last year we reported that the Lake Forest campus collected 111,922 cans during the El Toro High Annual Canned Food Drive, establishing a new high for the schoolwide campaign that spans...
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Space industry leaders tout STEM education at OC Pathways Showcase

Fermin Leal November 29, 2017
Foothill High School senior John Gardner always wanted an electric-powered skateboard but thought the $1,500 price tag for each was...
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