V-I-C-T-O-R-Y: Seventh-grader wins Orange County Spelling Bee in 14 rounds Ian Hanigan March 1, 2025Orange County has a new spelling bee champ. Seventh-grader Sydney Tran from El Rancho Charter School took home the title...
Students to compete in National History Day-OC with projects on ‘Rights and Responsibilities’ Vicky Nguyen February 25, 2025Students from across Orange County will present original research and creative projects at the 2025 National History Day-Orange County competition,...
DHH Academic Bowl team at Connections at University High preps for national competition Nathaniel Martinez February 24, 2025At the practices for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Academic Bowl team at Connections at University High School, the...
Weekly roundup: El Dorado High claims OC Mock Trial title, Ocean View School District appoints new superintendent, and more Vicky Nguyen February 21, 2025El Dorado High School’s mock trial team, representing the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, is advancing to the 2025 California...
Weekly roundup: Newport Harbor student launches fire detection system, Fullerton district employee celebrates 40 years, and more Madeline Gray February 14, 2025After seeing the devastation of Northern California’s Camp Fire in 2018, then fifth-grade student Ryan Honary felt inspired to do...
Woodbridge High continues Academic Decathlon reign with eighth county title in nine years Ian Hanigan February 7, 2025Woodbridge High School’s Academic Decathlon team has extended its dynasty, capturing its eighth county championship in nine years. The Irvine...
Weekly roundup: High schoolers prepare for Super Quiz Relay, Troy High senior hosts student-led drone competition, and more Madeline Gray January 31, 2025On Saturday, Feb. 1, high school teams representing 34 campuses with go head-to-head on day two of the Orange County...
Weekly roundup: Los Alamitos High organizes donations for students affected by Eaton fire, Fullerton colleges honored for civic participation, and more Madeline Gray January 17, 2025Since igniting on Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Eaton fire in Altadena has destroyed thousands of structures and displaced tens of...
The academic event season has arrived. Key dates to know in 2025. Vicky Nguyen January 13, 2025The new year brings the excitement of academic competitions, where students can dive into challenges that test their knowledge of...
That’s a wrap: A look back at the top OCDE Newsroom stories of 2024 Ian Hanigan December 26, 2024From welcoming new leadership and integrating artificial intelligence to honoring outstanding educators and celebrating five decades of environmental education, 2024...