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Two students kneel in a farm field planting young seedlings while other participants work in rows behind them under a blue sky.

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
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching logo over blurred science lab

Twice in three years: OC math teacher is again a finalist in Presidential Awards program

Ian Hanigan May 17, 2023
An Irvine math teacher has, for the second time in three years, been named a finalist in the prestigious Presidential...
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6 questions (and answers) about this summer’s California MTSS Professional Learning Institute 

Ian Hanigan May 17, 2023
This summer, the Orange County Department of Education and the Butte County Office of Education are teaming up to host...
OC FNL Excellence Panorama Elementary School

OC Friday Night Live Partnership presents awards to three school chapters, one advisor

Vicky Nguyen May 16, 2023
Recognizing efforts to implement best practices in youth leadership while leading alcohol and drug prevention initiatives, the Orange County Friday Night Live Partnership honored three schools and an advisor at the annual OCFNLP Chapter Recognition Event on May 12 at...
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OCDE-led Peer Assistance Leadership honors local programs, advisors for youth engagement

Ian Hanigan May 16, 2023
OCDE representatives made surprise visits to recognize five school-based Peer Assistance Leadership programs and three PAL advisors for using creative...
OC Pathways hosts the first K-16 Regional Education Collaborative meeting on Feb. 7, 2023.

OC Pathways launches network of work-based learning resources for regional education partners

Madeline Gray May 15, 2023
OC Pathways will host its second installment of the K-16 Regional Education Collaborative network sessions on Tuesday, inviting educational partners...
Presidential Scholar Sophia Rabin

US Presidential Scholars program recognizes Corona del Mar High student and teacher

Vicky Nguyen May 15, 2023
A teacher and senior from Corona del Mar High School were selected to be part of the 59th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars and Distinguished Teachers.  The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars program was established in 1964 to recognize...
Nora Hernandez GGUSD music instructor

Weekly roundup: Garden Grove music instructor recognized for excellence, top classified employees, and more

Vicky Nguyen May 12, 2023
Monroe Elementary Language Academy teacher Dr. Nora Hernández is part of the CMA Foundation’s new class of Music Teachers of...
47th annual Orange County Arts and Disability Festival

VIDEO: Orange County Arts and Disability Festival spotlights students and adults’ artistic talents

Vicky Nguyen May 11, 2023
Dozens of students and adults took center stage in front of their biggest supporters at the 47th annual Orange County...
OCDE Substitute Teacher Recruitment Fair

OCDE to host next substitute teacher recruitment fair on June 8

Vicky Nguyen May 10, 2023
Interested in pursuing a career in teaching?  The Orange County Department of Education will walk candidates through the process during an upcoming substitute teacher recruitment fair that will include free fingerprinting services and permit processing for the first 100 registrants. ...
Classified School Employees of the Year 2023

Two of the state’s Classified School Employees of the Year are from Orange County

Madeline Gray May 9, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond on Tuesday announced the 2023 California Classified School Employees of the Year — a group that...
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