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In celebration of National Native American Heritage Month, the Orange County Department of Education connected with three influential and distinguished community leaders to share different aspects of their education, lives and work. Hosted by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares,...
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An alumna from the Irvine Unified School District earned honors as an “Outstanding Youth” for her work in the community...
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