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Vicky Nguyen April 3, 2023
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Seal of Civic Engagement

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Vicky Nguyen March 29, 2023
Continuing its support for youth civic engagement, the Orange County Department of Education is partnering with the American Board of...
Woodbridge High School students win third place overall at the California Academic Decathlon in March.

Woodbridge High places third, OC students earn honors at the California Academic Decathlon

Madeline Gray March 28, 2023
With months of academic decathlon preparation in the books, Orange County students reached new heights, placing among the top scorers...
ACSA

Local ACSA chapter recognizes 18 Orange County educational leaders for excellence

Vicky Nguyen March 27, 2023
The local Association of California School Administrators chapter unveiled its list of 18 exemplary educational leaders on March 24.  Established in 1971, ACSA serves more than 17,000 California educators and annually spotlights top administrators and friends of education at the...
Loara High School softball players at ceremony for school alum Lauren Lappin.

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Madeline Gray March 24, 2023
After playing professional softball and competing in the Olympic games, former Loara High School softball star Lauren Lappin returned to...
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