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Los Angeles Angels pitcher Trey Murphy visits staff and students at Lomarena Elementary School to present a special $2,000 Classroom Connections grant toward STEM education programs. (Courtesy of Angels Baseball Foundation)

Weekly roundup: Saddleback Valley school gets classroom boost from Angels partnership, state launches safe driving game for teens, and more

Madeline Gray September 4, 2026
Representatives from the Orange County Registrar of Voters share information about voting options during an outreach event at Santiago Canyon College in Orange.

High School Voter Education Weeks return Sept. 14

Vicky Nguyen September 4, 2026
A note from Dr. Bean

Dr. Bean: OCDE aligns its work around two pillars, one shared vision

Stefan Bean September 3, 2026
OCDE’s Schools Reinventing Counties initiative challenges students to use Minecraft Education to explore community needs and create solutions to real-world challenges.

‘Battle of the Counties’ Minecraft challenge invites OC students to build solutions for their communities

Vicky Nguyen September 2, 2026
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OC high schools rank among California’s best in latest U.S. News list

Vicky Nguyen September 1, 2026
A Westminster School District teacher welcomes students for the 2026-27 school year. All eligible district schools earned gold or platinum California PBIS recognition for their work to create positive, supportive learning environments.

Weekly roundup: More than 250 Orange County schools earn statewide PBIS recognition, and more

Vicky Nguyen August 28, 2026
More than 250 Orange County schools have earned statewide recognition for their work to create positive, supportive learning environments for...
Graphic displaying the CYBHI logo above the words "Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Fee Schedule" on a blurred background of students and school staff.

WATCH: How schools can use existing insurance coverage to support student mental health services

Ian Hanigan August 27, 2026
A new OCDE video explains how schools can use existing insurance coverage to help support student mental health services at no cost to families.
Students at Las Lomas Elementary School in La Habra are welcomed back to campus by taking photos in front of colorful school decorations. (Courtesy of La Habra City School District)

2026-27 school year: See the back-to-school photos captured across Orange County

Madeline Gray August 25, 2026
Back-to-school excitement is on full display across Orange County, as schools share spirited first-day celebrations and campus traditions through social media posts.
Newport Harbor huddles up after beating Nanakuli 41-0 in their opening game in Oahu.

OC football teams open season with perfect 6-0 record in Hawaii

Nathaniel Martinez August 25, 2026
Quick look: Newport Harbor and Capistrano Valley high schools were two of six teams to open their football seasons in...
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OC District Attorney to host e-bike, e-motorcycle buyback event at Angel Stadium

Vicky Nguyen August 25, 2026
The Orange County District Attorney's Office will host an e-bike and e-motorcycle buyback event Sept. 13 at Angel Stadium, offering gift cards in exchange for unwanted electric vehicles as part of a countywide effort focused on reducing injuries and promoting rider safety.
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A lesson from scratch: Hip-hop pioneer Grand Wizzard Theodore shares his story with OCDE students

Nathaniel Martinez August 25, 2026
Quick look: Grand Wizzard Theodore shared his journey from an accidental discovery in his Bronx home to becoming a pioneer of hip-hop, encouraging OCDE students to embrace hard work, learning and the belief that anything is possible. Many people believe...
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Extreme heat expected across Orange County this week

Ian Hanigan August 24, 2026
Orange County is in for a stretch of unusually hot weather this week, prompting the National Weather Service to issue...
Pacific Drive Elementary School students enjoy oat muffins and fruit during class as part of the Fullerton School District Breakfast in the Classroom initiative. (Fullerton School District)

Weekly roundup: Free breakfast is served at third Fullerton School District campus, and more

Madeline Gray August 21, 2026
For students at Pacific Drive Elementary School in Fullerton, the school day now begins with a side of breakfast. The Fullerton School District gives more than 600 students the opportunity to enjoy a free, nutritious morning meal right in their classrooms, thanks to the expanded Breakfast in the Classroom program. The initiative launched at Pacific Drive on Aug. 17, building on its introduction at Commonwealth Elementary during the 2023-24 school year and expansion to Richman Elementary the following year.
A note from Dr. Bean

Dr. Bean: A shared call for the year ahead — All. Together. Now.

Stefan Bean August 20, 2026
Four lads from Liverpool known as The Beatles wrote plenty of songs about love, possibility and the human experience. (And at least one about an octopus.) But there’s a title from their varied catalog that sounds less like a song...
California students and educators participate in the Parade of States during the opening ceremony of the 2026 National History Day National Contest at the University of Maryland.

OCDE to launch 2026-27 National History Day season with virtual kickoff

Vicky Nguyen August 19, 2026
OCDE will launch the 2026-27 National History Day-Orange County season with a free virtual kickoff Sept. 10, giving new and returning coaches an introduction to the competition, this year's "Innovation in History" theme and resources to guide students through the months ahead.
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