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All eyes were on Marina High School sophomore stud

All eyes were on Marina High School sophomore student AJ Lopez as he zipped down the basketball court in his wheelchair during a power soccer game on March 28. ⚽

Held on campus during fourth period and lunch, school leaders invited classes to watch AJ and his teammates from LASC, a national championship-winning United States Power Soccer Association team, play a game with school administrator leaders.

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Continuing its support for youth civic engagement,

Continuing its support for youth civic engagement, the Orange County Department of Education is partnering with the American Board of Trial Advocates and Constitutional Rights Foundation Orange County to host the OC Civic Learning Celebration from 4 to 6 p.m. on April 27.

The deadline for registration is April 18.

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After months of academic decathlon preparation, Or

After months of academic decathlon preparation, Orange County students completed a successful competition season by placing among the top scorers at the 44th annual California Academic Decathlon on March 25.

The Woodbridge High School decathlete squad won another third-place title for their program. They tested their knowledge in the 10-event decathlon alongside their fellow Orange County teams from Valencia, University, Kennedy and Westminster high schools, and Fairmont Preparatory Academy.

Congratulations, Orange County decathletes! 👏

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The local Association of California School Adminis

The local Association of California School Administrators chapter unveiled its list of 18 exemplary educational leaders on March 24.

ACSA’s Region 17 will recognize this year’s honorees in person at the annual Celebration of Excellence banquet dinner on May 8. Held at the Irvine Marriott, each person will be invited to the stage to accept glass trophies and share a few remarks in front of their peers.

Congratulations to the honorees! 👏

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After reviewing more than 30 highly qualified cand

After reviewing more than 30 highly qualified candidates, the Westminster School District has a new superintendent.

Westminster’s Board of Education voted Thursday to confirm the appointment of Dr. Gunn Marie Hansen.

“I am incredibly honored to be the superintendent of the Westminster School District,” Hansen said, “and I look forward to collaborating with the Board of Education and the entire community of learners to continue to accelerate achievement and develop state-of-the-art programs for students.”

📸 @westminster.sd
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As students, staff and school community members vi

As students, staff and school community members visit Marina High’s administrative building in the coming weeks, they will be welcomed with fresh flowers and plants surrounding the campus.

On March 4, the school’s Helping Hands club members, teacher and advisor Carol Yoshiyama rolled up their sleeves with Marina High Principal Dr. Morgan Smith and Vice Principal Mia White to beautify the area surrounding the building and parking lot. 🌼

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Eighth-grader Jayden Ham from the Garden Grove Uni

Eighth-grader Jayden Ham from the Garden Grove Unified School District stars in the leading role in the new Nickelodeon animated preschool series, "Bossy Bear," which airs new episodes through March.

Between recording sessions and attending classes at Irvine Intermediate School, Jayden has made it his No. 1 priority to achieve good grades while pursuing his acting career.

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Through team-building exercises and peer-led sessi

Through team-building exercises and peer-led sessions, Warner Middle School students learned to embrace their unique qualities, improve communication and prepare for their futures at the "Stranger Things"-themed Kid Conference on March 8.

This annual event aims to increase student involvement on campus and set them up for success in high school and beyond.

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The 2023 Orange County Classified School Employees

The 2023 Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year are nine exemplary school workers who pour their hearts into the roles and communities they serve.

On Monday, the Orange County Department of Education announced this year’s winners from a pool of 73 district level-honorees based on their work performance, leadership, dedication and involvement with their schools and communities. 👏

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Educators, administrators, counselors and other sc

Educators, administrators, counselors and other school-based professionals are invited to register now for the 2023 CA MTSS Professional Learning Institute, a three-day summer conference aimed at promoting the academic, behavioral and social-emotional success of all learners.

Early-bird registration rates will continue through April 30. To register, or to learn more about the conference and its speakers, visit camtsspli.ocde.us.

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Happy International Pi Day! OCDE joins this annual

Happy International Pi Day! OCDE joins this annual celebration of Pi, or 3.14, which is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. Physicist Larry Shaw founded this special day in 1988 and it is recognized every March 14.

Hope your day is easy as pie. 🥧

Share your plans for Pi Day below. ⬇️

Last November, voters passed the Arts and Music in

Last November, voters passed the Arts and Music in Schools Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act, or Measure 28, which will distribute 1 percent — or roughly $941 million — of the general fund yearly to K-12 arts programs throughout California.

For a closer look at what's in store for Orange County schools, the OCDE Newsroom spoke with OCDE Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator Scott Fitzpatrick about countywide plans for expanding opportunities in arts education.

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The girls’ varsity basketball squad at Marina Hi

The girls’ varsity basketball squad at Marina High School made history on March 7 by earning its first CIF State Southern California Regional Division V title. 🏆

The team has won 10 of their last 11 games and upset San Pedro High School 51-43 on Tuesday to advance to the state finals.

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Today is Social-Emotional Learning Day! OCDE’s

Today is Social-Emotional Learning Day!

OCDE’s Media Services team highlighted @irvine_unified’s Culverdale Elementary and how staff support students academically, behaviorally and emotionally through SEL.

#SELday #SELinOC
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After earning its sixth Orange County Academic Dec

After earning its sixth Orange County Academic Decathlon title in the past seven years, the decathlon team at Woodbridge High School is celebrating its win by gearing up for the next competitive feat.

On March 11 and March 25, the 12-student team will put their weekly study sessions and extensive research hours to the test as they face off against California's top decathletes for the state champion title. 🏆

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Starting March 10, more than 300 young historians

Starting March 10, more than 300 young historians will present their original papers, documentaries, performances, podcasts and more at the 2023 National History Day - Orange County contest.

This year's theme, "Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas," prompted students from 28 schools across the county to work individually or in teams to conduct in-depth historical research on a relevant topic.

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Determined to fight trafficking and build communit

Determined to fight trafficking and build community to prevent child exploitation, hundreds of people attended the Ensure Justice 2023 conference on March 3 and March 4.

“Finding A Way Home” was the theme of the hybrid conference, which featured both in-person and virtual presentations, making it accessible to attendees from Orange County and beyond. It was hosted by Vanguard University and the Orange County Department of Education and presented by the university’s Global Center for Women and Justice in Costa Mesa.

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We’re 2️⃣ days away from International Socia

We’re 2️⃣ days away from International Social-Emotional Learning Day!

The annual celebration promotes social-emotional and character development in our schools and communities. The theme this year is “Uplifting Hearts, Connecting Minds.”

Watch this short video with OCDE’s Program Specialist Andrew Ntzouras to learn more.

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Need to take a course this summer? 📚 Orange Co

Need to take a course this summer? 📚

Orange County high school students who need to catch up on credits or want to get ahead this summer will once again have the option to enroll in Pacific Coast High School’s online program.

To enroll or to learn more, visit the website at pchs.k12.ca.us or call 714-245-6500.

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It’s day two of Social-Emotional Learning Week!

It’s day two of Social-Emotional Learning Week! 📚

What’s SEL? It’s a process of developing the self-awareness, self-control and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work and life success.

OCDE’s Educational Services division currently supports 28 local school districts, charter schools and county-run campuses through professional learning opportunities and technical assistance through SEL implementation.

Watch this short video with OCDE’s Social-Emotional Learning Coordinator Colleen Ferreira to learn more.

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