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OCDE and Rady Children's Health representatives join Brea Olinda Unified officials to open the new WellSpace at Arovista Elementary Dec. 18.

First-of-its-kind WellSpace opens for younger learners at Arovista Elementary

Madeline Gray December 30, 2025
5-3-1 feature

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
A student in a Lakers jersey stands beside Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Dr. Stefan Bean

Let’s look back at some of the top OCDE Newsroom stories of 2025

Ian Hanigan December 23, 2025
Shawn, Joann and Tony in OCDE's print shop

Not just a green button: An inside look at OCDE’s Print Shop

Nathaniel Martinez December 22, 2025
Tony Thurmond at school assembly

Weekly roundup: OC celebrates Read Across America Day, mask guidance reactions, and more

Ian Hanigan March 4, 2022
In honor of Read Across America Day, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond paid a visit to the Jordan...
"The Kindness of Color" book cover

Museum of Tolerance webinar with OCDE panelists to discuss school desegregation in OC and the bond between two families

Ian Hanigan March 3, 2022
The Museum of Tolerance is hosting a webinar for educators on Wednesday, March 9 featuring author Janice Munemitsu, whose new...
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Students from 23 local schools prep for National History Day-Orange County

Ian Hanigan March 2, 2022
Nearly 250 young historians from 23 schools in seven school districts will take part in this month’s National History Day-Orange County competition, where they’ll showcase original exhibits, historical papers, websites, documentaries, performances, posters and even podcasts. Hosted by the Orange...
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State masking requirement for schools to end after March 11

Ian Hanigan February 28, 2022
California’s indoor masking order for schools will be downgraded to a strong recommendation after March 11, state officials announced on...
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Weekly roundup: Ocean Institute to host college and career fair, OCTA says kids can ride free, and more

Ian Hanigan February 25, 2022
Ocean Institute in Dana Point plans to host a Virtual Marine and Environmental Sciences College and Career Fair on Saturday,...
Robert McDonald

WATCH: OCDE virtual forum honors Black History Month with experiences, perspectives and insight

Ian Hanigan February 24, 2022
Four prominent Black Americans shared their personal experiences and insight into educational systems and career paths during an online colloquium hosted Thursday by County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares in celebration of Black History Month. Although the stories and backgrounds of...
Orange County School Nurses Organization

OC School Nurses Organization lauded for tireless leadership, resilience during pandemic

Ian Hanigan February 24, 2022
You might not know much about the Orange County School Nurses Organization, but over the course of the pandemic, this...
Tuffree Middle School

Six OC middle schools are among California’s ‘Schools to Watch’ for 2022

Ian Hanigan February 22, 2022
Three high-performing middle schools in Orange County have been recognized through the California Schools to Watch program, and another three...
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Weekly roundup: Bike donation in Santa Ana, perfection on the ACT, and more

Ian Hanigan February 18, 2022
Under the direction of a four-time mountain bike world champion, sixth-graders from Santa Ana’s Hazard Elementary School recently assembled 50 bikes that were later gifted to the entire kindergarten class. The sleek Strider Balance Bikes — they come without pedals to...
Woodbridge High's Academic Decathlon team

Irvine’s Woodbridge High wins fifth OC Academic Decathlon in six years

Ian Hanigan February 16, 2022
For the fifth time in six years, Woodbridge High School in Irvine has won the Orange County Academic Decathlon. The...
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