OC student leads community effort to aid LA fire victims, kicking off Great Kindness Challenge Nathaniel Martinez January 23, 2025Sometimes, all it takes to show someone kindness is a simple smile, which is exactly what schools throughout 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...
Five OC students present at Johns Hopkins’ Global Health Leaders Conference Vicky Nguyen January 17, 2025Five students from Orange County were selected to speak last summer at the Global Health Leaders Conference led by Johns...
What the governor’s latest spending plan means for OC schools and communities Ian Hanigan January 14, 2025California began 2025 in a stronger fiscal position than it has in recent years, but challenges remain for school districts...
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...
Weekly roundup: Westminster High students celebrate Vietnamese culture at Rose Parade, Orange County monitors winds and fire risks, and more Vicky Nguyen January 10, 2025Westminster High School’s Vietnamese American Culture Club brought their mission of promoting pride in Vietnamese culture to the national stage...
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...
OC schools give back to their communities for the holidays Nathaniel Martinez December 23, 2024What better way to kick off the holiday season than by spreading holiday cheer? Students, teachers and district staff across...
Weekly roundup: Edison High football named first-time state champs, Anaheim students receive new bikes and toys, and more Madeline Gray December 20, 2024Just before heading into winter recess, the Edison High School football team made history by claiming the program’s first-ever state...
Five things to know about OCDE’s Business Services division and payroll operations Vicky Nguyen December 17, 2024The Orange County Department of Education plays a vital role in supporting payroll operations for school districts and community colleges...