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University high DHH students at graduation

ACCESS, Connections students mark graduation milestone

Nathaniel Martinez June 29, 2026
Dr. Amita Cloke

OCDE names Dr. Amita Cloke assistant superintendent of Special Education

Ian Hanigan June 29, 2026
Students participate in an outdoor hands-on activity during the Tustin Summer Academy, which offers a variety of enrichment classes for elementary and middle school students.

Weekly roundup: Tustin Summer Academy offers hands-on learning beyond the classroom, and more

Vicky Nguyen June 26, 2026
Crossed-out substances

OCDE equips parents with Family Digital Toolkit to combat substance-use trends

Nathaniel Martinez June 25, 2026
California students and educators participate in the Parade of States during the opening ceremony of the 2026 National History Day National Contest at the University of Maryland.

Orange County students earn national honors at National History Day finals

Vicky Nguyen June 25, 2026
classroom instruction

Series for site administrators will focus on leveraging strengths and the strategies behind mastery teaching

Ian Hanigan November 18, 2016
OCDE’s Institute for Leadership Development is kicking off a new five-part Leadership Series for Site Administrators that begins in December. Author...
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 y divisorias en la historia de nuestro país. La última campaña presidencial parece haber reabierto viejas heridas y los mapas...
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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...
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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 upon us, and we think it’s the perfect time to play a little game of Holiday Kindness Tag. Here’s how...
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...
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. A limited number of seats remain available for the second annual OC Pathways Showcase, which will demonstrate how OC Pathways...
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,...
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