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Schools have new tools to help Orange County students claim their CalKIDS scholarship funds

Ian Hanigan July 1, 2026
Orange County Undersheriff Jeff Hallock speaks during the 2025 National Safe Schools Conference at the Delta Hotels Anaheim Garden Grove. The annual conference convenes educators, school safety professionals and law enforcement representatives from across the country.

National Safe Schools Conference brings experts to Orange County for July 8-10 event

Vicky Nguyen July 1, 2026
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ACCESS, Connections students mark graduation milestone

Nathaniel Martinez June 29, 2026
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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
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Have questions about the new SAT? Let the experts at OCDE be your guide

Staff reports April 7, 2016
High school students who take the SAT this year will face a very different test than those who came before...
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OCDE in 30 Seconds: Now in its 40th year, the VSA Festival is ‘Soaring to Greater Heights’

Ian Hanigan April 7, 2016
Honoring the artistic achievements of individuals with disabilities, the 40th annual VSA Festival is once again coming to the Westfield MainPlace...
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Outstanding OC workers honored as 2016 Classified School Employees of the Year

Staff reports April 6, 2016
They’re the ones who drive school buses, keep campuses clean, manage offices and work one-on-one with students. And though they often perform their critical roles behind-the-scenes, six of these outstanding workers are now front and center as finalists in this year’s Orange County Classified School Employees...
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VIDEO: Canyon High aviation program offers career paths through the wild blue yonder

Ian Hanigan April 5, 2016
You don’t need an altimeter to know Canyon High’s aviation program is soaring. Since taking off in 2014, the school’s...
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VIDEO: Innovation Lab at Edison High carves out space for project-based learning

Ian Hanigan April 1, 2016
OK, here’s another entry for the “We Wish This Were Around When We Were in High School” file. Teachers and...
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In the news: Irvine students look to launch nanosatellite, state names Model Continuation High Schools

Staff reports April 1, 2016
The roundup is ready — are you? Here’s what’s going on in education news: Corona Del Mar High School’s Living History Luncheon brought together 91 military veterans, marking the conclusion of a world history project worked on by more than 400 students. Irvine...
OCDE Facilities Manager Tom Froehlich

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Looking for meeting space? ‘We’ve got you covered’

Ian Hanigan March 31, 2016
It’s time again for a little “OCDE in 30 Seconds.” For our latest installment, we catch up with OCDE Facilities Manager...
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Supreme Court deadlock upholds lower court’s ruling on union fees

Ian Hanigan March 30, 2016
The U.S. Supreme Court has deadlocked over a lawsuit involving four Orange County teachers who challenged the constitutionality of mandatory union dues....
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Valencia High School gearing up to host regional FIRST Robotics Competition

Staff reports March 29, 2016
This battle of the bots is billed as the “varsity sport for the mind.” And, for the first time, an Orange County high school will play host to its regional tournament. The FIRST Robotics Competition’s Orange County Regional will take place at...
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Five OC campuses named among California’s Model Continuation High Schools for 2016

Ian Hanigan March 28, 2016
State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson has announced the designation of 37 Model Continuation High Schools for 2016 — and five of...
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