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OC Pathways student ambassadors present on stage during the 2023 OC Pathways Showcase, highlighting career education opportunities and student experiences.

OC Pathways seeks next class of student ambassadors for 2026-27

Vicky Nguyen April 20, 2026
Nicolas Junior High School students perform at the Fullerton School District's K-pop Battle of the Bands on April 8 at the Source OC. (Fullerton School District)

Weekly roundup: K-pop takes over as Fullerton students shine in Battle of the Bands showcase, and more

Madeline Gray April 17, 2026
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Paraeducator from Sunburst Youth Academy earns state’s top classified employee honor

Ian Hanigan April 17, 2026
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New data show continued enrollment declines across OC, mirroring state and national trends

Ian Hanigan April 17, 2026
Student performers take the stage during the 2025 Orange County Arts and Disability Festival at MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana, themed “Art from the Heart.”

OC Arts and Disability Festival shines for 50th anniversary on April 25

Vicky Nguyen April 16, 2026
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In the news: Huntington Beach Union High School District Board announces interim superintendent, tips on helping kids cope with tragedy and more

Staff reports June 17, 2016
The OCDE weekly roundup is here, just in case you missed any Orange County education news. Take a look: Students...
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OC Health Care Agency says temperatures are on the rise, along with the risk of heat-related illnesses

Ian Hanigan June 16, 2016
Here’s hoping your Father’s Day plans are indoors. Temperatures in many inland communities may near triple-digits on Sunday, and all...
An image of students making lemonade at Arroyo Elementary School in Tustin

VIDEO: It’s boys versus girls in Arroyo Elementary’s ‘Lemonade Wars,’ but charity always wins

Staff reports June 14, 2016
Lemonade consists of lemons, sugar and water. But at Arroyo Elementary School in Tustin, lemonade means much more. Inspired by the book “The Lemonade War,”Arroyo’s Lemonade Wars is an annual competition between the boys and the girls to see which group can sell...
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In the news: Anaheim Union offers students paid internships, Beckman High’s only principal retires and more

Staff reports June 10, 2016
Did you miss any Orange County education stories this week? Let the OCDE weekly roundup catch you up. Take a look: Tustin’s Ladera...
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OCDE in 30 Seconds: Credential and Fingerprinting Services

Staff reports June 9, 2016
Sometimes it takes just 30 seconds to get fingerprinted. So let’s take just 30 seconds to catch up with Support Services Manager Susana...
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OCDE staffer named Orange County Human Relations Diversity Community Leader Award honoree

Staff reports June 8, 2016
Steven Kim has put traumatized and abandoned youth at the center of his work for more than a decade, but now it’s his turn to take a center seat for his efforts. Kim, a program specialist in the Safe Schools and Support Services unit at...
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In the news: OC students unite for beach clean-up, 2016 Solar Cup sets sail and more

Staff reports June 3, 2016
The OCDE weekly roundup is ready to help you catch up on Orange County education news: The 2016 Solar Cup, a seven-month...
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Mijares: Community partners are key to reaching ‘One Billion Acts of Kindness’

Al Mijares June 2, 2016
One billion is a number that’s impossible for most of us to fathom. But if it can be measured in...
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Vote: Brea Olinda’s environmental hero finalist in statewide conservation recognition program

Staff reports June 1, 2016
She makes her mark on campus and in her community, and now we can help her make her mark on California. Brea Olinda High School’s Andrea Ramos has been named a finalist in California’s Cox Conserves Heroes program, which honors volunteers who create,...
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Outstanding PAL programs and advisors honored for innovative practices in youth engagement

Ian Hanigan June 1, 2016
Four schools and two advisors were recently recognized for implementing creative and innovative practices that enhance youth engagement and connectedness through...
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