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CHEP Expo showcases independent study student projects and performances

Staff reports March 15, 2016

A robotic bear, an interactive display of the inner-workings of Star Wars droid BB-8 and the effects of soda on the...

In the news: Students use 3D printers to make prosthetic hands, a district name change in Anaheim and more

Staff reports March 11, 2016

Ready for the roundup? Here are the big stories from this week: Clare Zhu, a senior at Irvine’s Northwood High...

State spotlights three OC campuses on its list of model middle schools

Staff reports February 26, 2016

State Superintendent Tom Torlakson has recognized three Orange County campuses, among a list of just 33 in California, as high-performing middle...

In the news: Canyon High wins OC decathlon, judge orders state to disclose student records and more

Ian Hanigan February 19, 2016

Every Friday, the OCDE Newsroom posts a roundup of the latest education headlines. Click through to review the big stories from this week.

In the news: New diploma options for OC students, perfect AP Spanish scores and more

Ian Hanigan February 13, 2016

Another week is in the books, and we’ve got a recap of some of the education news you might have missed. Click through to get caught up.

An image of the Union Bank branch at Loara High School in Anaheim

Students at Anaheim’s Loara High School bank on unique job training opportunity (video)

Ian Hanigan February 10, 2016

Here’s a story that’s earning interest. Union Bank has opened an actual working branch on the campus of Loara High School...

In the news: Career pathway programs on the rise, a bankable opportunity in Anaheim and more

Ian Hanigan January 29, 2016

It’s that time again. Here’s a week’s worth of local education stories you might have missed. California’s teacher shortage is likely...

In the news: Project Zero Waste honored, kindergarten vaccination rates rise and more

Ian Hanigan January 22, 2016

It’s Friday, Jan. 22, and the OCDE Newsroom has got a new batch of education headlines for the week. Click through to catch up on stories you might have missed.

Weekly roundup: A state spending proposal, a makeup assignment in La Habra, court news and more

Ian Hanigan January 8, 2016

It's a new year, and we've got brand new headlines. Click through for our weekly roundup of local education stories.

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Here’s a look at California’s new education laws for 2016

Ian Hanigan January 6, 2016

A new year is upon us, and that means all sorts of new state laws go into effect. Here at the OCDE Newsroom, we’ve been specifically tracking a handful of educational bills that are expected to have an impact on Orange County students and schools. Click through to see what's changing.

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