Spellbound in OC: County’s new spelling bee champ is headed to Scripps Ian Hanigan March 2, 2024Orange County crowned a new spelling bee champion on Saturday. Katelyn Nguyen, a seventh-grader from Stacey Middle School in the...
National History Day at 50: Orange County’s young historians to showcase projects on March 9 Ian Hanigan February 29, 2024This year, National History Day isn’t just commemorating history — it’s making history, with the celebration of its own 50th...
Student innovators collaborate and compete in robotics challenge at Fountain Valley High School Ian Hanigan February 28, 2024The robotics engineering pathway program at Fountain Valley High School recently played host to the SoCal First Tech Challenge, a...
Q&A: Understanding California’s budget and its impact on schools Ian Hanigan February 26, 2024In January, Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his budget proposal for the next fiscal year, addressing a projected $37 billion shortfall. ...
Los Alamitos High School sophomore sets sail for Olympic dream Jennifer Nguyen February 22, 2024Los Alamitos High School student Stewart McCaleb is flying out to Miami, but he won’t be there for a vacation....
Artificial intelligence in OC schools: It’s not about the tech, it’s about the approach Ian Hanigan February 21, 2024As OCDE’s new administrators of artificial intelligence and innovation, Wes Kriesel and Kunal Dalal stand at the edge of an...
University High’s legal eagles soar to victory in OC Mock Trial, set sights on state finals Ian Hanigan February 19, 2024There’s no appealing this courtroom ruling. Showcasing their legal acumen and public speaking skills, students from University High School in...
Orange County Arts and Disability Festival to celebrate artists and performers on April 27 Vicky Nguyen February 13, 2024The 48th annual Orange County Arts and Disability Festival is set to make waves at MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana...
Vanguard University and OCDE uniting to host Ensure Justice 2024 human trafficking conference Ian Hanigan February 12, 2024Vanguard University and the Orange County Department of Education are once again collaborating to present a two-day hybrid conference on...
OC Academic Decathlon: It’s seven championships in eight years for Woodbridge High School Ian Hanigan February 10, 2024Woodbridge High School may need to invest in a larger trophy case. On Friday night, the Irvine campus’ academic decathlon...