Vicky Nguyen

Former TV news reporter turned communications manager for @OCDeptofEd | Past: @GardenGroveTV3, @KFYRTV, @NewsChannel312 and @SpecNews1SoCal

[OCDE @OCDeptofEd]

Students in @AnaheimElem returned Wednesday with music, balloon arches and media coverage. Among the first in OC to start, the district is focusing on literacy, enrichment and dual language this year.
https://t.co/OaYRD0f8ke

[OCDEhistory @OCDEhistory]

There's still time to register for the VAEMC Conference coming up next month in Garden Grove. Come learn from our amazing lineup of presenters. Visit https://t.co/zLPNwlSQ8w for more info and to register.

[OCDE @OCDeptofEd]

Nearly 2,000 backpacks and totes filled with school supplies and dental kits were recently distributed to support students experiencing homelessness in Orange County, thanks to a regional partnership led by OCDE’s HOPES Collaborative team. 🎒📓

https://t.co/rU6RFCPcmc

[OCDE @OCDeptofEd]

More than 275 students in the @OrangeUnifiedCA participated this summer in the district’s first College & Career Exploration Camp, a program designed to introduce students to hands-on learning experiences tied to real-world professions.
https://t.co/RrBSD6Vzie

[OCDE @OCDeptofEd]

After serving as superintendent of the @AnaheimUHSD for the past 11 years, Michael Matsuda has announced his decision to retire. Matsuda shared the news in a video message posted to the district’s website. His tenure will officially conclude on Dec. 31.
https://t.co/t6kPcBbB3I

[OCDE @OCDeptofEd]

Now on display at the Bowers Museum through Friday, July 18, the Arts on the Move community exhibit showcases expressive artwork by student artists with disabilities from local school districts and OCDE's Connections program. 🎨

https://t.co/Why9yZgTUp

[OCDE @OCDeptofEd]

Students in OCDE’s DHH Adult Transition Program are building a tiny home for a family in need — and gaining real-world construction skills along the way.
https://t.co/aH6SPbKpUR

[OCDE @OCDeptofEd]

Twelve Orange County students earned an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena after exceeding reading goals in the annual STEAM Race to Space Reading Challenge. 🚀

https://t.co/YhZuYSlwIe

[OCDE @OCDeptofEd]

Educators from across Orange County are invited to attend the Write to Joy: K-12 Writing Conference, a daylong professional learning event focused on strengthening writing instruction and inspiring a deeper appreciation for literacy.
https://t.co/oxojnAEHTe

[OCDE @OCDeptofEd]

OCDE is hiring a director of safety and emergency preparedness. This leadership role is responsible for developing and managing programs that support the safety and well-being of OCDE staff, students and educational partners.

🔗 Apply at https://t.co/2dMcsUubQ3.

[OCDE @OCDeptofEd]

Ocean View High graduate Zack Wojtaszek will study mechanical engineering and compete in football and track and field at @RoseHulman, the nation’s top-ranked undergraduate engineering school.
https://t.co/ND7HX5BYLA

[OCDE @OCDeptofEd]

Brea Olinda High School students will soon be able to take their education to new heights through an expanded dual enrollment partnership with @FullColl that offers a professional drone piloting certificate beginning in fall 2025.
https://t.co/hEbYH26rqX

[OCDE @OCDeptofEd]

California’s new state budget for 2025-26 largely preserves funding for schools and invests in programs that support student learning, teacher training and expanded services — even as the state faces a tighter financial outlook.
https://t.co/gLedBPMv2z

[OCDE @OCDeptofEd]

Orange County students made history at the 2025 National History Day finals, earning four national medals, three finalist honors and one special award. Their achievements helped California top the state medal count for the second year in a row.🏅📜

https://t.co/VtlGG7Up6z

[OCDE @OCDeptofEd]

Dr. Lorraine M. Perez has been appointed superintendent of the @SantaAnaUSD, effective July 1.

She brings more than 20 years of experience in public education, including the past five as SAUSD’s deputy superintendent of educational services.
https://t.co/Bzx1RO6KWN

[OCDE @OCDeptofEd]

Sunburst Youth Academy cadets were recently surprised with a field trip to Disneyland, where they toured behind the scenes with a Disney Imagineer and explored how science and technology power the park’s attractions. 🎢
https://t.co/IBTiiqgE7H

[OCDE @OCDeptofEd]

Students at Hermosa Drive Elementary in the @FullertonSD teamed up with artist Carla Roque to paint a vibrant new mural celebrating kindness, community and student voice. 🎨
https://t.co/VG9pbfuq1y

[OCDE @OCDeptofEd]

Sunburst Youth Academy celebrated 171 Class 35 cadets Friday in Los Alamitos. Among them, 15 earned high school diplomas after completing the 5.5-month program focused on growth, discipline and a fresh start. https://t.co/8dbqeuCI7Z

[OCDE @OCDeptofEd]

Students from Newport Heights Elementary recently took the stage at Newport Harbor High to share original presentations on climate change, well-being, leadership and more during a TED-Ed Showcase. 🎤
https://t.co/UmzGtfFati

[OCDE @OCDeptofEd]

More than 350 pieces of artwork created by Orange County students will be featured in the 2025 Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach as part of the Junior Art Exhibit, which opens July 2 and runs through Aug. 29. https://t.co/5rZMeOPMOJ