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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
Student using tablet

OC District Pulse: La Habra embraces new educational technologies and project-based learning

Ian Hanigan November 17, 2016
We’ve been getting to know our local school districts this year through a new segment called OC District Pulse, and...

Mijares: Polémica campaña presidencial enfatiza la necesidad de Mil Millones de Actos de Bondad

Ian Hanigan November 15, 2016
Para muchos, el año 2016 ha sido un año de grandes desafíos, culminando con una de las elecciones más tóxicas...
An image of Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares

Mijares: Contentious presidential campaign underscores the need for One Billion Acts of Kindness

Al Mijares November 15, 2016
For many, 2016 has been an immensely challenging year, culminating with one of the most toxic and divisive elections in the history of our country. The latest presidential campaign has, it seems, reopened old wounds, and electoral maps suggest we live...
People listening to the superintendent in a gymnasium

Santa Ana Unified School District superintendent leads two State of the District breakfasts

Ian Hanigan November 10, 2016
Classrooms, community and connectedness were the central themes of the Santa Ana Unified School District’s State of the District breakfast on Thursday....
Holiday Kindness Tag

Tag, you’re it! Challenge your friends to be kind with Holiday Kindness Tag

Staff reports November 10, 2016
“The point is not to pay back kindness, but to pass it on.” — Julia Alvarez The holiday season is...
Superintendent Harwick

Huntington Beach Union High School District names new school chief

Staff reports November 10, 2016
The Huntington Beach Union High School District has tapped Dr. Clint Harwick to be its next superintendent. Harwick, who has served as superintendent of Saddleback Valley Unified School District in south Orange County for the past six years, is expected...
Students receiving awards

Poetry Out Loud contest builds public speaking skills, self confidence

Staff reports November 9, 2016
The Orange County Department of Education is partnering with the National Endowment for the Arts, the Poetry Foundation and the...
OC Pathways Showcase feature

There’s still time for educators and business leaders to sign up for ‘the ultimate road trip’

Ian Hanigan November 8, 2016
They’re calling it “the ultimate road trip,” and there’s still time for educators and industry leaders to hop on board....
Students cheer a senior who applied for college

OCDE supports pilot program that guides students through their college applications

Ian Hanigan November 7, 2016
One by one, the seniors from Ocean View High School walked through a decorated corridor amid cheers from their classmates, ready to put the finishing touches on some of the most important paperwork of their lives — their college applications....
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In the news: new Science Framework, zombie madness, app that assists the blind and more

Staff reports November 4, 2016
It’s the first Friday of November, which means we’ve officially entered the holiday season. It also means it’s time for the...
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