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Weekly roundup: OCDE partners with Pomona College to host AVID leadership conference for ninth graders, and more

Vicky Nguyen April 3, 2026
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REGISTER NOW: ITO announces themes for annual Summer Day Camp

Nathaniel Martinez April 2, 2026
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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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Four OC school districts recognized for leading the way in AI integration

Nathaniel Martinez March 30, 2026
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OCDE announces Dr. Sandra Lee as associate superintendent of Educational Services

Ian Hanigan January 22, 2025
Dr. Sandra Lee, a distinguished educator and forward-thinking leader with a proven track record of advancing student achievement, has been...
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Weekly roundup: Los Alamitos High organizes donations for students affected by Eaton fire, Fullerton colleges honored for civic participation, and more

Madeline Gray January 17, 2025
Since igniting on Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Eaton fire in Altadena has destroyed thousands of structures and displaced tens of...
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Five OC students present at Johns Hopkins’ Global Health Leaders Conference

Vicky Nguyen January 17, 2025
Five students from Orange County were selected to speak last summer at the Global Health Leaders Conference led by Johns Hopkins University, an annual program designed to inspire the next generation of leaders in global health, public health and medicine....
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Inside the Outdoors’ annual cleanup honoring MLK returns

Madeline Gray January 15, 2025
Every year, more than 10,000 Orange County students learn about estuarine ecosystems and local wildlife through field trips hosted at...
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Governor issues order to help students displaced by fires attend schools outside their districts

Ian Hanigan January 14, 2025
Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Tuesday aimed at easing educational disruptions for students displaced by the destructive...
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What the governor’s latest spending plan means for OC schools and communities

Ian Hanigan January 14, 2025
California began 2025 in a stronger fiscal position than it has in recent years, but challenges remain for school districts across the state. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget for 2025-26, which was released last week, outlines modest increases for K-12...
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The academic event season has arrived. Key dates to know in 2025.

Vicky Nguyen January 13, 2025
The new year brings the excitement of academic competitions, where students can dive into challenges that test their knowledge of...
Photo of Dr. Al Mijares in his office

Former County Superintendent Al Mijares, visionary leader who shaped education in Orange County, dies at 71

Ian Hanigan January 10, 2025
Dr. Al Mijares, a visionary and compassionate educational leader who served as Orange County’s 11th superintendent of schools before his...
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Weekly roundup: Westminster High students celebrate Vietnamese culture at Rose Parade, Orange County monitors winds and fire risks, and more

Vicky Nguyen January 10, 2025
Westminster High School’s Vietnamese American Culture Club brought their mission of promoting pride in Vietnamese culture to the national stage by performing at the 2025 Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 1. The club’s lion dance team joined the “Journey...
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Elevated winds and fire risks persist across Orange County

Ian Hanigan January 10, 2025
The National Weather Service has extended its red flag warning for inland Orange County and the Santa Ana Mountains through...
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