Today’s visit to our Fullerton S.D. Tiny House in progress Nicolas Junior High. We are thankful to partner with many great people & organizations like OCDE. We look forward to the ribbon cutting & making this house a home for a special family. #FSDSEL #FSdLearns #FSDConnects

For its innovative approaches to environmental education and stewardship, Trabuco Elementary in the Saddleback Valley USD is among 20 campuses and 14 districts to earn the 2024 California Green Ribbon Schools awards. 🌳📚
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Join OCDE for a webinar series introducing the Cambodian American Studies, Hmong History and Cultural Studies, and Vietnamese American Experiences model curricula. First webinar is Thursday!
Register: ocde.k12oms.org/1244-247501
More information: bit.ly/3w4w66H

Trophies & medals! CUSD schools earned 80+ medals at the 37th OC Academic Pentathlon. Clinton Elementary, Jefferson Elem., Kelly Elementary, Kennedy Knights, LongfellowJaguars, Rosecrans Elementary, and Compton Early College teams scored numerous 1st Place Trophies! #ComptonUnified #Elevate

U.S. News & World Report has ranked nearly 18,000 public high schools based on their state assessments and how well they prepare students for college. Once again, a number of Orange County campuses can be found high on the list. 📚
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If you have never been, you should check out the Orange County Arts and Disability Festival. It is such a great celebratory event. You won’t regret it! Happening now at the MainPlace Mall. OCDE

Dr. Al Mijares, who has led the Orange County Department of Education for over a decade as the county’s 11th superintendent of schools, has announced that he plans to retire at the end of June.
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🎉 Exciting news from yesterday's OC Civic Learning Celebration! Four AUHSD students shone brightly as they presented their impactful civic projects. 🌟 AUHSD was recognized for its commitment to civic education and will be honored as a CA Democracy School District.

Happening Now! MWDOC Director Randall Crane speaks to Orange County students and their families on the important role #water plays in our #local communities at OCDE OC Civic Learning Celebration. #GetInvolved

Tonight, we are hosting the OC Civic Learning Celebration. We are highlighting student presentations, local government representatives, and guest speakers from the judicial branch. We are really proud of the students participating in civic engagement! OCDE OCDEhistory

Orange County students once again demonstrated keen historical analysis while showcasing their creativity at this year’s National History Day-California competition, clinching two dozen state championships.
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#LHCSD - Walnut STEAM Academy, presenting live at the first annual OCDE AI Convention in Anaheim on Virtual Reality, proud of our Wildcats! La Habra Schools OCDE

So excited to join the Student AI Convening this morning. It is a packed house! Can I add that students are running it?! So good. OCDE OC pathways

The The NAMM Foundation is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Best Communities for Music Education Awards by honoring more than 1,000 districts and individual school sites that continue to embrace and support music education. 🎶
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This is the team that makes it happen! So grateful to work in partnership with our incredible administrative professionals. They are the very best! OCDE

Students at Bolsa Grande High School are leading the charge in civic engagement, supported by the Orange County Department of Education in their pursuit of the State Seal of Civic Engagement. 🎓
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🎉 Exciting news!
The #CAMTSS PLI Store is open early this year! 🛍️

That's right—shop online and gear up for this year's conference with our exclusive merch!

⬇️Start exploring here:
istore.ocde.us/ca-mtss
#ShopTillYouDrop #ConferenceReady

More than 600 students with special needs showcased their soccer skills and sportsmanship at the annual Hope Cup Soccer Tournament, turning a regular school day at Hope School in Buena Park into a celebration of community and inclusion. ⚽
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Gilbert High in the Anaheim Union High School District is celebrating two years of its Sports Intervention Program, aimed at re-engaging 11th- and 12th-grade students. In its second year, staff has observed a rise in student interest, leading to improved GPAs and attendance. ⚽️
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Earth Day was first recognized on April 22, 1970 to promote environmental awareness, education and action. In honor of this annual event, let's celebrate by showing care for our precious planet! 🌎 🌱 🌊