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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
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Woodbridge decathletes strive to keep building on past teams’ legacy

Madeline Gray March 1, 2023
Fresh off their win at the Orange County Academic Decathlon on Feb. 10, the Woodbridge High School decathletes are celebrating...
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OCDE invests in additional mental health coordinators to boost access to support students, districts

Vicky Nguyen March 1, 2023
The Orange County Department of Education continues to expand its efforts to address mental health needs, including supporting local school...
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VIDEO: What’s the role of a county office of education? Here’s a quick look.

Ian Hanigan February 28, 2023
Did you know there are 58 counties in California, and that each has a county office of education? They all work a little differently, so let’s focus for a moment on the Orange County Department of Education. OCDE has two...
AUHSD BHM Parade group

Anaheim Union celebrates Black History Month with students’ voices

Vicky Nguyen February 27, 2023
Student voice is influencing the way the Anaheim Union High School District is recognizing and celebrating month-long observances like Black...
SAUSD We Care Get Help Campaign

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana Unified launches mental health campaign, storm delays return of students from science camps, and more

Madeline Gray February 24, 2023
As the need for mental health supports in schools increases, the Santa Ana Unified School District has launched its own...
Teacher shaking hands

OCDE to host substitute teacher recruitment fair on March 9

Ian Hanigan February 23, 2023
Interested in becoming a substitute teacher?  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 150 registrants. The...
Anaheim Elementary School District superintendent, his family and AESD Board of Education members

Anaheim Elementary superintendent receives Save the Music Foundation Award

Vicky Nguyen February 23, 2023
Anaheim Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. Christopher Downing is the 2023 recipient of the Save the Music Foundation’s 18th annual...
Al Mijares at his desk

Mijares: Latest Ensure Justice conference to examine human trafficking trends, solutions

Al Mijares February 22, 2023
Human trafficking has been described as a modern-day form of slavery that affects millions around the world. It can take...
Dr. Ramon Miramontes

OCDE taps Dr. Ramon Miramontes to serve as deputy superintendent

Ian Hanigan February 21, 2023
For the past five years, Dr. Ramon Miramontes has served with distinction as superintendent of the Buena Park School District. Now he’s set to take on a new role as deputy superintendent for the Orange County Department of Education. Beginning...
GGUSD Phillip Nguyen and James Nguyen

Weekly roundup: City Council recognizes two Garden Grove Unified students, Laguna Beach High senior to sing national anthem, and more

Vicky Nguyen February 17, 2023
The Garden Grove City Council brought attention to two scholars from Garden Grove Unified and their achievements during a meeting...
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