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Education and awareness were the primary objective

Education and awareness were the primary objectives of the Orange County Board of Education’s “Savvy Safety in Public Schools Forum,” which took place in Costa Mesa on Sept. 20.

The meeting aimed to shed light on pressing safety concerns facing schools, families and communities, with topics such as fentanyl awareness, sexual assault prevention, human trafficking, online threats and social media risks.

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A class of eighth-graders from Nicolas Junior High

A class of eighth-graders from Nicolas Junior High School is building a tiny home, which is expected to serve as a temporary home for a student and their family who are receiving assistance from the Fullerton School District under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

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📸 @fullerton_sd

Supports for students’ mental health are flouris

A trio of trailblazing students from the Huntingto

A trio of trailblazing students from the Huntington Beach Union High School District has earned two prestigious awards at Intel’s third annual AI Global Impact Festival.

Kevin Vo, Larry Le and Ryan Huynh from Westminster High School created and submitted an artificial intelligence-powered robotic service animal, designed for people with visual disabilities. In addition to clinching top honors for the United States, the entry took home the AI for Accessibility Award, along with a total of $2,500 in prize money.

💻 Story link in bio: https://ow.ly/Veuw50PNw1E

Twelve students from Orange County have been recog

Twelve students from Orange County have been recognized as top junior innovators in the inaugural Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge.

Congratulations, students! 👏

Sharvil Buradkar
Lakeside Middle School, Irvine Unified School District
“Hot Water Nitinol Engine”

Sailee Charlu
Orange County School of the Arts
“The Persuasive Power of Humor”

Ivy Dinh
Warner Middle School, Westminster School District
“The Effects of Commonly Polluted Items on Concrete Bricks”

Maya Gandhi
Fairmont Private School – Anaheim Hills Campus
“Optimizing Plant Microbial Fuel Cell Energy Output: The Effect of Anodic Substance and Configuration”

Donna Kim Huynh
Warner Middle School, Westminster School District
“The Effects of Exogenous Melatonin on the Germination and Growth of Bamboo”

Audrey Kim
Sierra Vista Middle School, Irvine Unified School District
“BeeHappy and BeeSion: A Raspberry Pi-Based Artificial Intelligence Live-Streaming Camera Detector and a Portable Prototype With a Mobile App for Monitoring and Alerting About the Condition of Beehives”

Kayla Jing Lam
Pioneer Middle School, Tustin Unified School District
“Which Recyclable Home Products Make the Best Natural Fertilizer for Plant Growth?”

Esther Lee
Warner Middle School, Westminster School District
“The Effects of Commonly Polluted Items on Concrete Bricks”

Elijah Keith Lunde
Fairmont Private School – North Tustin
“It’s All About Offense”

Maryan Nguyen
Warner Middle School, Westminster School District
“The Effects of Exogenous Melatonin on the Germination and Growth of Bamboo”

Yazmin Orozco
Warner Middle School, Westminster School District
“The Effects of Commonly Polluted Items on Concrete Bricks”

Meghana Wuppalapati
Deerfield Elementary School, Irvine Unified School District
“Battle of the Best: Testing the Antibacterial Properties of Extracts From Azadirachta indica (Neem) vs. Piper betel (Betel) Against E. coli”

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The U.S. Department of Education has awarded six O

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded six Orange County schools 2023 National Blue Ribbons, considered the nation’s top honor for individual campuses based on academic achievement.

The recipients are A.G. Cook Elementary School, Susan B. Anthony Elementary School and Thomas Paine Elementary School in the Garden Grove Unified School District; Buena Terra Elementary School in the Centralia Elementary School District; Early College High School in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District; and Crean Lutheran High School, which is a private campus in Irvine.

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This week ushers in Hispanic Heritage Month. We co

This week ushers in Hispanic Heritage Month. We continue to recognize and celebrate our Hispanic and Latino-identified communities, their rich cultures and histories. We also honor the trailblazers for their contributions to our nation and the world.

More than a million students in the state have pre

More than a million students in the state have pre-registered to vote through the High School Voter Education Weeks initiative, which was established in 2016. 🗳️

Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond are convening to remind young people about the significant power they have in shaping their future ahead of the program, which spans Sept. 18 through Sept. 29 and again next year in the final two weeks of April.

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The Orange County Department of Education has tapp

The Orange County Department of Education has tapped a veteran business services leader to be its next associate superintendent of Administrative Services.

David M. Giordano, an assistant superintendent in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District since 2015, will succeed Renee Hendrick, who was recently promoted to deputy superintendent in charge of Operations, Governance and Community Partnerships. Hendrick is taking over the role held by Nina Boyd, who in June announced her plans to retire from OCDE after 33 years.

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Reflecting its ongoing commitment to inclusive edu

Reflecting its ongoing commitment to inclusive education, the Orange County Department of Education has been selected by the SWIFT Education Center at the University of Kansas to participate in a national initiative aimed at increasing belonging and learning opportunities for students with disabilities.

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This day in history marked a pivotal moment in the

This day in history marked a pivotal moment in the U.S., molding the nation's trajectory. Today, we honor the lives of those lost, the resilience of survivors and the strength of impacted families.

National History Day is commemorating 50 years of

National History Day is commemorating 50 years of engaging young historians in cultivating critical thinking, honing research skills and nurturing a deeper understanding of the country’s past.

To celebrate, the Orange County Department of Education is assisting National History Day — or NHD — in unveiling the 2023-2024 theme of “Turning Points in History.”

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Did you know that the first Labor Day was celebrat

Did you know that the first Labor Day was celebrated on Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, and was declared a national holiday in 1894? The holiday falls on the first Monday of September and we honor the workers' contributions to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country.

In observance, all OCDE sites will be closed on Sept. 4. Have a safe and healthy holiday weekend.

With OC school district and charter school classes

With OC school district and charter school classes coming back in session through September, campuses are finding creative ways to hype up students about their new schedules and extracurricular activities.

In honor of the back-to-school season, the OCDE Newsroom compiled a roundup of social media posts created by local schools as they celebrated the first day back. 🎒📚

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📸 @westminster.sd

Numerous public schools in Orange County made thei

Numerous public schools in Orange County made their way onto the U.S. News & World Report’s yearly breakdown of the nation’s best high schools, which examined data from more than 25,000 campuses.

Overall, nine campuses in Orange County placed within California’s top 100 and 16 local schools placed in the top 1,000 nationally.

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With artificial intelligence poised to reshape wor

With artificial intelligence poised to reshape workplaces and society at large, the Orange County Department of Education is moving ahead with an ambitious initiative that will evaluate and determine the best approaches for integrating AI into teaching and learning.

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OCDE is pleased to introduce you to Yarib Dheming,

OCDE is pleased to introduce you to Yarib Dheming, who joined the department over 20 years ago.

Yarib serves as the school and community outreach manager for Inside the Outdoors. He collaborates with Orange County teachers, administrators, PTAs, community members and partners to promote outdoor education programs and support environmental literacy for all.

"My passions have always been the outdoors and education. I was fortunate to combine both of these passions when I joined OCDE’s Outdoors Science School program in the San Bernardino mountains. This experience solidified my interest in pursuing a career in environmental education. I believe that my own experiences with environmental education have shaped me, and it is one of the reasons why I am passionate about providing programs like Inside the Outdoors to all children."

🗓️ Join the Orange County Department of Educa

🗓️ Join the Orange County Department of Education on Sept. 29 and Sept. 30 for the annual Interpreters and Translators Conference.

The event is designed to offer bilingual professionals a platform for learning and growth, enabling them to enhance their capacity for delivering impactful language services to the communities they serve.

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OCDE Deputy Superintendent Dr. Ramon Miramontes is

OCDE Deputy Superintendent Dr. Ramon Miramontes issued the following statement on Thursday in response to the fatal shooting at Cook’s Corner in Trabuco Canyon.

It was beyond devastating to learn of the tragic scene that unfolded last night at Cook’s Corner bar in Trabuco Canyon. Our hearts go out to all those affected by this senseless act of violence, especially the families who have lost loved ones and those who are currently recovering from their injuries.

During times like these, words can hardly convey the shock, sorrow and pain that we collectively feel. Families in our community will be forever changed by this tragedy. Yet our strength has shone brightest during the darkest hours, and I am confident that we will get through this moment by embracing the togetherness and compassion that define who we are.

As we grieve, let’s reach out to neighbors, friends and colleagues. Let’s extend a helping hand to those who are hurting, whether through a simple conversation, a kind gesture, or just being there to listen. The Orange County Department of Education similarly stands ready to provide support to any students and families affected by this tragedy. We recognize that the journey to healing may be long and uneven, but we will walk this path together.

In the coming days and weeks, we will undoubtedly learn more details about what happened, though none will be sufficient to explain why. However, for now, let us channel our energy into uniting behind our shared values and providing comfort to those who need it most.

Thank you for being a community that comes together in times of adversity. Let us honor the memories of those we have lost by being a pillar of support for one another.

Dr. Ramon Miramontes
Deputy Superintendent
Orange County Department of Education

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Hurricane Hilary is expected to be downgraded to a

Hurricane Hilary is expected to be downgraded to a tropical storm by the time it reaches Southern California, but our region is still bracing for an exceptional weather event that promises heavy rainfall and strong winds over the weekend and on Monday.

Dr. Ramon Miramontes, deputy superintendent of the Orange County Department of Education, emphasized the collaborative efforts to keep local communities safe.

“While we’re unaccustomed to experiencing such storms, especially in August, we’re closely monitoring the situation and are ready to provide support to our local school districts,” Dr. Miramontes said. “Our priority is the well-being of our students, staff and our community.”

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📸 Courtesy of the National Weather Service
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