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Second Harvest invites OC students to learn, serve at working Irvine farm

Ian Hanigan September 17, 2026
Middle/outside blocker Megan Hodges (6) leaps for a spike in the gold medal game against the Dominican Republic at the NORCECA U23 Pan Am Cup in Managua, Nicaragua.

San Juan Hills volleyball standout helps Team USA win U23 Pan American Cup gold

Nathaniel Martinez September 16, 2026
OCDE Language Services Coordinator Natalia Abarca, right, introduces keynote speaker Dr. Janet Núñez-Pineda during the 2025 International Translation Day celebration at the OCDE Conference Center.

OCDE to mark International Translation Day with PBS SoCal studio visit

Vicky Nguyen September 16, 2026
Orange County Business Council CEO Jeff Ball joins County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean on the latest episode of the FutureCurrent podcast.

FutureCurrent: OC Business Council CEO Jeff Ball explores how students will shape the region’s economic future

Madeline Gray September 15, 2026
Volunteers take part in a previous California Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach.

Inside the Outdoors invites volunteers to 42nd annual California Coastal Cleanup Day

Vicky Nguyen September 15, 2026
The Westminster School District welcomes students and school staff back to campuses on Tuesday, Aug. 29. (Courtesy of Westminster School District)

Orange County campuses ring in the 2023-24 school year with new and returning students

Madeline Gray August 31, 2023
“Make today great.” “Spread happiness.” “You got this.” These are just a few of the messages of encouragement students were...
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OC schools rank among nation’s best in latest U.S. News report

Vicky Nguyen August 30, 2023
Numerous public schools in Orange County made their way onto the U.S. News & World Report’s yearly breakdown of the...
Anaheim Elementary School District educator Mark Anderson is recognized alongside district board members at the 2022 Orange County Music & Arts Administrators Awards ceremony.

OCDE seeks nominations for annual music and arts administrator awards

Madeline Gray August 30, 2023
Education and community leaders play an important role in creating opportunities for students to explore their interests through visual and performing arts curriculum.  In recognition of their impact in and out of the classroom, the Orange County Music and Arts...
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Miramontes: Charting a course for the future of artificial intelligence in education

Ramon Miramontes August 28, 2023
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Weekly roundup: Anaheim Elementary adds playgrounds with community support, Orange Unified appoints new superintendent, and more

Vicky Nguyen August 25, 2023
Community support for two bond measures led to the transformation of three playgrounds in the Anaheim Elementary School District. Jefferson,...
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OCDE deputy superintendent issues statement on shooting at Cook’s Corner

Staff reports August 24, 2023
OCDE Deputy Superintendent Dr. Ramon Miramontes issued the following statement on Thursday in response to the fatal shooting at Cook’s Corner in Trabuco Canyon. It was beyond devastating to learn of the tragic scene that unfolded last night at the...
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#kindness1billion: Here are some of the acts of kindness shared in the 2022-23 school year

Vicky Nguyen August 23, 2023
Acts of kindness are taking place every day in our communities, offering a glimpse of hope and resilience. The Orange...
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OCDE’s annual Interpreters and Translators Conference returns in September

Vicky Nguyen August 22, 2023
Language access advocates in the K-12 educational system will convene in Costa Mesa for the Orange County Department of Education’s...
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Tropical Storm Hilary: All OC districts expected to resume their regular schedules on Tuesday

Ian Hanigan August 21, 2023
OCDE is tracking the latest developments related to Tropical Storm Hilary. Below is our running digest, with newer stories posted at the top. Updated at 4:19 p.m. on Aug. 21, 2023 All OC districts expected to resume their regular schedules...
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Weekly roundup: Girls flag football season kicks off in OC, OCDE outdoor science program nears 50 years, and more

Madeline Gray August 18, 2023
Girls flag football games will commence this Friday at high schools throughout Orange County as part of the sport’s first...
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