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

Ian Hanigan December 29, 2025
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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
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Weekly roundup: Edison High students help endangered trout with new campus lab, and more

Madeline Gray December 19, 2025
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Anaheim Elementary School District extends school day for expanded learning opportunities

Ian Hanigan January 27, 2022
The Anaheim Elementary School District announced this week that it’s extended the school day to nine hours at each of...
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Dr. Joanne Culverhouse, superintendent of the La Habra City School District, announces retirement

Ian Hanigan January 24, 2022
La Habra City School District superintendent Dr. Joanne Culverhouse has announced her decision to retire at the end of the...
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Weekly roundup: Anaheim high schoolers take part in day of service, COVID news, and more

Ian Hanigan January 21, 2022
Inspired by the life and service of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., hundreds of students from the Anaheim Union High School District spent Monday’s national holiday bettering their campuses and communities. As the Orange County Register reported, Kennedy High seniors...
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OCDE’s College and Career Preparatory Academy is helping young adults move forward

Nichole Pichardo January 19, 2022
A local charter school is opening doors for young adults who are behind in credits and need to complete their...
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Weekly roundup: Takeaways from the governor’s proposed budget, updated guidance for K-12 schools, and more

Nichole Pichardo January 14, 2022
Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday unveiled his preliminary spending plan for 2022-23, a $286.4 billion budget proposal that would once...
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It’s time to recognize your favorite school counselors and counseling advocates

Ian Hanigan January 13, 2022
The Orange County Department of Education is gathering nominations for its annual Counselor Recognition Program. Established in 2018, the awards program spotlights outstanding local school counselors and school counseling advocates who consistently go above and beyond to support students, staff,...
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Inside the Outdoors Foundation to host MLK Day of Service trash clean-up event

Nichole Pichardo January 12, 2022
Inside the Outdoors Foundation, in partnership with the City of Newport Beach, is providing an opportunity for local residents to...
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OC students outpace state in latest performance assessments that reflect pandemic’s impact

Nichole Pichardo January 7, 2022
Orange County’s public school students continued to outpace the state in the latest round of standardized tests, according to assessment...
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Weekly roundup: Orange County schools endure Omicron storm, and more

Ian Hanigan January 7, 2022
From surging case rates to the distribution of at-home testing kits, COVID-19 and its Omicron variant continued to dominate education news coverage. Here’s a look at stories from the week ending Friday, Jan. 7: As students returned from winter break,...
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Local students honored in monthly contest that highlights mental health, suicide prevention

Nichole Pichardo January 5, 2022
A shared desire to help promote the mental health and wellness of local youth recently inspired two award-winning projects by...
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