National Center for Urban School Transformation recognizes two Magnolia School District campuses Ian Hanigan January 30, 2024Two Magnolia School District campuses have earned prestigious recognition from the National Center for Urban School Transformation. Dr. Albert Schweitzer...
College Board honors nine OC schools for expanding access in computer sciences Vicky Nguyen January 29, 2024Nine campuses in Orange County were honored by the College Board for their work toward equal gender representation by engaging...
Weekly roundup: Irvine students make list of America’s top 300 teen scientists, Fullerton teen earns YoungArts Award, and more Vicky Nguyen January 26, 2024Three students from the Irvine Unified School District were recognized among the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent...
Anaheim Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. Chris Downing to retire in June Ian Hanigan January 24, 2024Anaheim Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. Christopher Downing has announced plans to retire on June 30, marking the end of...
Weekly roundup: Proposed bill aims to integrate landmark Mendez v. Westminster case into education curriculum, and more Vicky Nguyen January 12, 2024The story behind Mendez v. Westminster, a landmark case in the struggle for school desegregation and civil rights, could potentially...
COVID-19 update: California updates guidance for isolation and testing Staff reports January 10, 2024OCDE continues to track the latest developments related to COVID-19 while following guidance from the California Department of Public Health...
College and Career Ready: Sophomore Ryan Honary pursues AI-powered solution to wildfires Staff reports January 9, 2024Meet Ryan Honary, a sophomore at Newport Harbor High School. He’s created a company dedicated to early wildfire detection using...
#kindness1billion: OC students’ acts of generosity brighten holidays for families Vicky Nguyen January 3, 2024In the weeks leading up to the holiday break, students, schools and districts across Orange County proved that no kind...
2023 in Review: A look back at some of the OCDE Newsroom’s most notable stories Staff reports December 29, 2023With 2023 coming to a close, the OCDE Newsroom looks back on a year filled with innovative educational practices and...
Weekly roundup: Two Orange County students advocate for climate policy, OC Pathways shines light on career education, and more Vicky Nguyen December 22, 2023Two high schoolers from Orange County earned their place in the inaugural California Youth Climate Policy Leadership Program, following a...