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Fullerton School District introduces second Korean dual language program in the county

Madeline Gray June 9, 2022

In Orange County, 68 public schools, including charters, are teaching their students a second language. While a total of 61...

Two students from the Monroe Elementary Language Academy

The Deeper Learning Podcast | On ‘Bilingual Education’ with Orange County Supt. Al Mijares

Ian Hanigan September 10, 2018

Bilingual education has seen a resurgence in recent years, with parents, businesses and educators touting the advantages of multiple-language acquisition...

Orange Unified promotes bilingual education with Spanish Spelling Bee

Ian Hanigan June 4, 2018

To underscore the value of bilingualism, including the lifelong opportunities that come with speaking more than one language, the Orange...

Attendees at the 2017 Language Learner Celebration

Sixth annual Language Learner Celebration to recognize exemplary OC educators and model programs

Ian Hanigan May 3, 2018

OCDE will honor Orange County educators, administrators, community liaisons and parents who have championed the success of language learners at...

police officer high-fiving students at GGUSD

Garden Grove Unified makes plans to develop the state’s second Vietnamese dual-language program

Ian Hanigan June 20, 2017

The Garden Grove Unified School District is developing a new Vietnamese dual-language program that would be just the second of its...

Attendees take the state at the fifth annual Language Learner Celebration on May 11

Language Learner Celebration honors those who accelerate biliteracy and bilingualism in Orange County

Ian Hanigan May 20, 2017

OCDE’s Services for Language Learners team honored Orange County educators, administrators, community liaisons and parents who have championed the success of...

Anaheim Union High chief honored by the California Association of Bilingual Education

Ian Hanigan April 7, 2017

Anaheim Union High School District Superintendent Michael Matsuda has been named the 2017 Administrator of the Year by the California...