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Trustee Alva Alvarez, Assistant Superintendent Dena Melland, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Yadira Moreno, Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jack Kochanowicz, Board President Jackie Filbeck, Superintendent Jesús Chavarria and Assistant Superintendent Matthew Slusser pose with an Angels Adopt-A-School banner at Gauer Elementary School in Anaheim.

Weekly roundup: Los Angeles Angels bring Adopt-A-School program to Gauer Elementary in Anaheim, and more

Vicky Nguyen April 10, 2026
Aerial view of the Mendez Freedom Trail running alongside Hoover Street in Westminster, featuring a protected bikeway and landscaped path.

Mendez Freedom Trail brings landmark desegregation case to life for OC students

Ian Hanigan April 10, 2026
Two volunteers take part in a habitat restoration event hosted by OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors program, helping remove invasive plants and support native ecosystems at a regional park.

Inside the Outdoors to host Earth Day volunteer event at Fairview Park

Vicky Nguyen April 8, 2026
Representatives from the Orange County Registrar of Voters share voter registration information with students at Loara High School in the Anaheim Union High School District on March 12.

High School Voter Education Weeks return this April across state

Vicky Nguyen April 7, 2026
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
Samueli Academy

29 Orange County schools awarded Gold Ribbons

Fermin Leal April 18, 2017
Twenty-nine Orange County middle and high schools were named Tuesday as 2017 California Gold Ribbon Schools, the state’s top honor...
OCDE students and former college and pro stars playing basketball

In the news: OCDE students live out hoop dreams in pickup game with college and pro players

Ian Hanigan April 18, 2017
About 20 students from OCDE’s alternative education program got a chance to hoop it up with former professional basketball players...
Dr. Tingtangco-Cubales with a bust of Paulo Freire

Chapman University hosts second annual Education and Ethnic Studies conference

Ian Hanigan April 17, 2017
More than 650 teachers, educators, scholars, community organizers, students and parents gathered at Chapman University earlier this month for an Education and Ethnic Studies Summit. The second annual event, held April 1 and April 2, allowed participants to discuss strategies...
Pile of directories

Artists wanted: OCDE asks local students to submit designs for directory cover

Ian Hanigan April 15, 2017
Calling all student-artists: We want you to design the cover of OCDE’s next public schools directory. Every year, the Orange...
News print

Weekly roundup: Retired principal begins second career as hot dog vendor

Fermin Leal April 14, 2017
Rick Jameson has gone from running a middle school to running a hot dog stand in the span of a...
Nicole Chavez

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Services for Language Learners unit offers resources and guidance

Ian Hanigan April 14, 2017
As part of the Instructional Services division at OCDE, the Services for Language Learners team provides professional training, resources and support to help meet the needs of English-learners throughout the county. But don’t take our word for it. Here’s Nicole...
Sal Khan

Presentation featuring Khan Academy founder to focus on access to college readiness tools

Ian Hanigan April 13, 2017
The Orange County Department of Education is joining forces with its counterparts in Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino...
Graduates lined up

Graduation rates continue to rise for Orange County, the state and nearly all student subgroups

Ian Hanigan April 11, 2017
For the seventh straight year, graduation rates are up for Orange County and the rest of California. Among OC students...
Administrators and union leaders from the Ocean View School District at retreat

Ocean View School District, union leaders gather for retreat to further partnership

Ian Hanigan April 11, 2017
Administrators and union representatives from the Ocean View School District recently convened for a Partnership with Administration and Labor — or PAL — retreat at College View Elementary School. The goal? Advancing student achievement by building on an ambitious labor-management partnership...
Educators headed to Senegal through the Teachers for Global Classrooms program

Anaheim Elementary teacher headed to Senegal to promote global education

Ian Hanigan April 10, 2017
It’s that time of year when Orange County districts break for spring recess, and many local teachers are embarking on well-deserved...
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