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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

In the news: Walk to School Day, documenting the lives of seniors, the OC Pathways Showcase and more

Ian Hanigan October 14, 2016

On this day in 1947, U.S. Air Force Captain Chuck Yeager became the first pilot to break the sound barrier in...

Gift of History program that engages third-grade students in local histories earns CSBA’s Golden Bell Award

Staff reports October 14, 2016

A multi-agency, countywide history program that creates civic pride, builds 21st-century skills and promotes community engagement has been awarded the...

OCDE in 30 Seconds: ‘Tradition meets tomorrow’ at the Community Home Education Program, a.k.a. CHEP

Ian Hanigan October 13, 2016

OCDE’s Community Home Education Program, or CHEP, is an award-winning independent study program, offering free resources to parents who choose to educate their children at home. CHEP currently serves about 600 students from transitional kindergarten through grade eight. Not only...

Free seasonal flu shots will be offered to OC kids and adults at two locations on Oct. 14

Ian Hanigan October 11, 2016

The Orange County Health Care Agency says free seasonal flu shots will be offered in the cities of Buena Park...

OC Pathways Showcase to highlight college and career partnerships with guests from Virgin Galactic and Roadtrip Nation

Ian Hanigan October 10, 2016

Educators and industry leaders will have an opportunity next month to explore dozens of student-led projects that demonstrate how OC Pathways and...

In the news: OCDE Services Showcase, adjustable classrooms, an anti-bullying pledge and more

Staff reports October 7, 2016

On this, the first Friday of October, we have rounded up the top education stories in Orange County. Take a look: California Governor Jerry Brown has signed a bill aimed at increasing access to computer science in K-12 schools across the state. On the...

Kindness Korner: A sister’s modest gift inspires a promise to spend quality time together

Staff reports October 6, 2016

We’ve said it before: One act, large or small, can inspire many more. A Garden Grove girl named Emily recently shared...

Students collaborating in the Buena Park School District

OC District Pulse: Buena Park School District is committed to improving the lives of students and families

Ian Hanigan October 6, 2016

The Buena Park School District has a rich history dating back to 1890, but district leaders spend a lot more...

A graphic advertising the OCDE Services Showcase

Connect, interact and explore the Orange County Department of Education at the inaugural OCDE Services Showcase

Ian Hanigan October 4, 2016

Local educators, businesses and community partners will get a chance to learn more about the programs and services offered by the Orange County Department of Education during the first-ever OCDE Services Showcase on Oct. 24. The showcase is set to take...

Students and teacher using a laptop computer

OCDE assistant supt. to participate in multi-state initiative on social and emotional learning

Staff reports October 3, 2016

The education news website EdSource recently reported that 13 educators have been appointed to a state planning committee tasked with developing social and emotional...