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Weekly roundup: Huntington Beach students launch Sea Star News, 888 high schoolers named OC Artists of the Year nominees, and more

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FutureCurrent: Ambassador Gaddi Vasquez on mentorship, opportunity and possibility

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Weekly roundup: Three OC campuses named 2026 Model Continuation High Schools, and more

Madeline Gray March 13, 2026
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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...
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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...
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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, Texas. Today, an unspeakable tragedy occurred at an elementary school in the city of Uvalde, Texas. Far too often, we...
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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...
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 unconditional love when we need them the most. Many students who returned to campus after completing two school years in...
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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...
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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...
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 and four advisors for implementing creative and innovative practices that amplify youth engagement and connectedness.  Administered by the OCDE, PAL...
North Hangar 1 Fire

OC fire updates and school closures: 2022

Staff reports May 17, 2022
Below is a running digest on Orange County fires and school closures from 2022. For newer updates, visit newsroom.ocde.us/oc-fire-updates. For...
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