OCDE students reflect on the significance of service, sacrifice through Jack R. Hammett Memorial Day Essay and Art Contest Nathaniel Martinez May 11, 2026Quick look: Top student entries in the annual Jack R. Hammett Memorial Day Essay and Art Contest were honored at...
OCDE now accepting nominations for Outstanding STEM Educator awards Nathaniel Martinez May 1, 2026Know a STEM educator in Orange County who is making a difference? The Orange County Department of Education, in partnership...
OC Impact School: Beechwood School recognized for culture of collaboration and trust Nathaniel Martinez April 21, 2026Quick look: Beechwood School in the Fullerton School District was recently selected as an Orange County Impact School by OCDE...
REGISTER NOW: ITO announces themes for annual Summer Day Camp Nathaniel Martinez April 2, 2026Summer is right around the corner, and with that comes Inside the Outdoors’ annual Summer Day Camp — where campers...
Four OC school districts recognized for leading the way in AI integration Nathaniel Martinez March 30, 2026Quick look: Four Orange County school districts were honored at the inaugural AI K–12 Student Agency Awards — a national...
Students, educators to share real-world AI classroom experiences at Student and Community Voice AI Summit Nathaniel Martinez March 12, 2026Quick look: The 2026 Student and Community Voice AI Summit will bring students, educators and community leaders together March 19...
Academic competition teams from OCDE’s DHH Connections programs advance to national rounds Nathaniel Martinez March 5, 2026Academic competition season began early February, and for the deaf and hard of hearing teams at University High School and...
Connections at University High DHH wrestling team dominates at national deaf wrestling tournament Nathaniel Martinez February 20, 2026Quick look: Seven wrestlers from Connections at University High School’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program earned four podium finishes...
Champion boxer Abner Mares connects with OCDE’s Youth Reporting Center North students through shared experience Nathaniel Martinez February 17, 2026Quick look: Former four-time world champion boxer Abner Mares shares his story with students at OCDE’s Youth Reporting Center North....
OC natives Sam Darnold and Jaylinn Hawkins will duel in Super Bowl LX Nathaniel Martinez February 3, 2026Quick look: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold and New England Patriots safety Jaylinn Hawkins will face off in Super Bowl...
