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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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Four OC school districts recognized for leading the way in AI integration

Nathaniel Martinez March 30, 2026
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Dr. Bean: A moment to reflect — and a look ahead

Stefan Bean March 30, 2026
Student winners and their teachers gather on stage with Chapman University President Matt Parlow during the March 13 awards ceremony for the Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Art & Writing Contest.

Weekly roundup: Annual Holocaust Art and Writing Contest highlights OC student winners, and more

Vicky Nguyen March 27, 2026
Troy High School students completed a Community Emergency Response Team training with the Fullerton Fire and Police Departments from Jan. 3 to Jan. 5. (Courtesy of Troy Preparedness Club)

Troy High School students prepare to aid their community with disaster response training

Madeline Gray January 25, 2024
Safely navigating fires, responding to hazardous materials, and assisting light search and rescue operations are just a few notches Troy...
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Anaheim Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. Chris Downing to retire in June

Ian Hanigan January 24, 2024
Anaheim Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. Christopher Downing has announced plans to retire on June 30, marking the end of...
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WATCH: A quick look at some of the student programs run by county offices of education

Ian Hanigan January 23, 2024
Last year, we shared a video that illustrated how the Orange County Department of Education is part of a larger network of county offices of education, or COEs. As we mentioned, there are 58 of these offices across California, each...
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Weekly roundup: Irvine student advocates for access to Braille literature, and more

Madeline Gray January 19, 2024
William Shakespeare, John Keats and Emily Dickinson — these are just a few of the authors that University High School...
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Orange County schools prepare to create kindness ahead of nationwide campaign

Madeline Gray January 18, 2024
From organizing kindness-themed spirit days to helping promote goodwill on campus, classrooms in Orange County and beyond plan to exemplify...
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New code of ethics for school-based interpreters and translators has OC roots

Ian Hanigan January 17, 2024
In a move that traces its origins back to Orange County, the American Association of Interpreters and Translators in Education has introduced a national code of ethics specifically designed for interpreters and translators who work in school-based settings “This is...
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WATCH: OCDE unveils new name for Special Schools program

Vicky Nguyen January 16, 2024
The Orange County Department of Education is announcing a new name and logo for its Special Schools program, reflecting its...
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Weekly roundup: Proposed bill aims to integrate landmark Mendez v. Westminster case into education curriculum, and more

Vicky Nguyen January 12, 2024
The story behind Mendez v. Westminster, a landmark case in the struggle for school desegregation and civil rights, could potentially...
Counselors and honorees from the Laguna Beach Unified School District attend the 2023 Orange County Counselor Symposium. (Courtesy of Laguna Beach High School)

OCDE to recognize school counselors and counseling advocates at 10th annual symposium

Madeline Gray January 11, 2024
The Orange County Counselor Symposium will return on Feb. 7 to honor the unique contributions made by local school counselors and counseling advocates while equipping them with strategies to ensure student success. In celebration of National School Counseling Week, the...
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COVID-19 update: California updates guidance for isolation and testing

Staff reports January 10, 2024
OCDE continues to track the latest developments related to COVID-19 while following guidance from the California Department of Public Health...
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