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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
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
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Kindness Korner: Pay for delivery or pay it forward, couple offers to help move couch

Staff reports September 16, 2016
Melinda and her family were in the market for a new couch, and they found the perfect one at a local...
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‘Ideas in action’ to be featured at the 2017 OCDE STEM Student Showcase

Staff reports September 15, 2016
It’s more than just spotlighting an idea — it’s about bringing STEM to life. The OCDE STEM Student Showcase has annually highlighted the...
An image of Nick, an OC Pathways student, directing a scene as part of a filmmaking course

OC Pathways puts students on the road to high-demand, high-skill and high-wage careers

Ian Hanigan September 13, 2016
We’ve posted a few stories in recent months about OC Pathways, an initiative that connects educators and industry leaders to equip students for college and career success. But what does OC Pathways look like from a student’s perspective? Well, a few...
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In the news: New school accountability system, an elementary school reopens, free educational mobile app and more

Staff reports September 9, 2016
We’ve made it to another Friday, and that means it’s time for the weekly roundup of top Orange County education...
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Hailing ‘new system for a new era,’ state Board of Education approves updated school accountability model

Staff reports September 9, 2016
Say goodbye to measuring a school’s performance based on a single number, and say hello to a new, multifaceted system of...
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New mobile app created in OC features early childhood development activities

Staff reports September 8, 2016
With the help of a $15,000 grant from OCDE, the Children and Families Commission of Orange County has unveiled a free mobile app packed with activities to help children’s development in health and school readiness. It’s called Kid Builders, and it’s a digital...
An image showing participants cutting ribbon during the reopening of Lake View Elementary School

VIDEO: Ocean View’s Lake View Elementary School reopens with a STEAM focus

Ian Hanigan September 7, 2016
Nearly two years after Lake View Elementary School in the Ocean View School District was shuttered due to asbestos concerns,...
An image of a student working on a computer in the Brea Olinda Unified School District

OC District Pulse: Brea Olinda leverages innovation, technology and partnerships to meet students’ needs

Ian Hanigan September 7, 2016
A few months back, we were interested to learn that the Brea Olinda Unified School District was turning one of its elementary...
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#kindness1billion: A new school year presents new opportunities to reach One Billion Acts of Kindness

Staff reports September 6, 2016
Call it the ripple effect, when one single act of kindness impacts not only the recipient, but the giver, those witnessing and even those who may hear about it in the future. That’s the idea behind the One Billion Acts of Kindness initiative, which...
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In the news: Public opinions of public education, school supplies for a local homeless facility, upgrades at Katella High and more

Staff reports September 2, 2016
Have you missed an education story in Orange County this week? We’ve got you covered: The Orange County Rescue Mission’s...
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