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OCDE’s 5-3-1 Strategic Plan lays the groundwork for 2026

Ian Hanigan December 29, 2025
Educators at Project GLAD Spring Institute

REGISTER NOW: Project GLAD® Spring Institute 2026 to bolster language and literacy instruction

Nathaniel Martinez December 23, 2025
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Let’s look back at some of the top OCDE Newsroom stories of 2025

Ian Hanigan December 23, 2025
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Not just a green button: An inside look at OCDE’s Print Shop

Nathaniel Martinez December 22, 2025
Huntington Beach Union High School District educators, administrators and board trustees celebrate the start of a new partnership between Edison High School and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. (Huntington Beach Union High School District)

Weekly roundup: Edison High students help endangered trout with new campus lab, and more

Madeline Gray December 19, 2025
Sunkist students Anaheim Elementary School District

Weekly roundup: Anaheim students receive free eye exams, Laguna Beach grieves beloved principal, and more

Madeline Gray May 27, 2022
Without proper eyewear available, students can struggle to read the whiteboard at the front of the classroom, participate in activities...
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VIDEO: Virtual forum addresses challenges, progress and work ahead for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across OC

Vicky Nguyen May 26, 2022
“I remember in first grade when I would not write my last name. I would not tell anyone that I...
Brea Olinda Unified Superintendent Brinda Leon

Brea Olinda Unified School District names new superintendent

Madeline Gray May 25, 2022
The Brea Olinda Unified School District has found its next superintendent in deputy Superintendent and Chief Human Resource Officer Brinda Leon. The BOUSD educator will be moving into her new role as district superintendent, pending approval by the Board of...
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County Superintendent Mijares issues statement on Texas school shooting

Staff reports May 24, 2022
Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares on Tuesday issued the following statement on the school shooting in Uvalde,...
Farid Anderson and students

Famed artist from Mexico paints mural alongside Westminster High School students

Vicky Nguyen May 24, 2022
It took visual art teacher Daina Anderson four years to get renowned artist Farid Rueda to travel to California and...

OC Supt. Al Mijares to host virtual forum celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Ian Hanigan May 23, 2022
A panel of speakers will share personal stories and perspectives on building student agency, strengthening democracy and fortifying the workforce during an upcoming virtual forum hosted by County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares in recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander...
Support Dogs Mitchell Elementary School

Garden Grove Unified announces new program to bring support dogs to schools

Vicky Nguyen May 23, 2022
Dogs have a way of impacting everyone they touch. Their companionship makes joys sweeter, pain duller and, mostly, they provide...
SRO Julienne with student

Weekly roundup: Pairing dogs with school police, Classified School Employee Week, an AAPI virtual forum, and more

Vicky Nguyen May 20, 2022
It is no secret that dogs make us happy. Ask anyone who spends time with a pup on a regular...
Alamitos FNL

OC Friday Night Live Partnership honors two school chapters, one advisor

Vicky Nguyen May 19, 2022
The Orange County Friday Night Live Partnership honored two schools and an advisor in person for the first time in three years at the OCFNLP Chapter Recognition Event, which took place May 13 at the Orange County Department of Education....
PAL Awards Las Flores Elementary

Five schools, four advisors honored for increasing engagement and building positive school environments

Vicky Nguyen May 18, 2022
Representatives from the Orange County Department of Education made surprise visits to recognize five school-based Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) programs...
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