High schools – OCDE Newsroom

Troy High School grad named a Rhodes Scholar

December 2, 2019

Leanne K.M. Ho, a graduate of Troy High School in Fullerton, was recently named a Rhodes Scholar, one of the most prestigious honors in higher education. Leanne, currently a senior at the University of Oklah... Read More

Weekly roundup: Student uses engineering skills to build prosthetics, high school to offer healthcare curriculum, and more

Fermin Leal

November 22, 2019

At San Juan Hills High School, senior Ashlynn Mathews isn’t using her new engineering skills learned at her building trades class to design a building. Instead, she's designing and printing prosthetic hands and... Read More

OC esports federation supported by OCDE is honored as a public-private partnership

Ian Hanigan

November 21, 2019

An esports league that started in Orange County before expanding into a national federation has been honored as a model public-private partnership by the Orange County Business Council. Funded by the Samueli... Read More

Medical students point to an X-ray image

Santa Ana school’s partnership with UCI gives students a preview of medical careers

Ian Hanigan

November 18, 2019

It’s a Friday afternoon with a three-day weekend on deck, and about a dozen UCI medical students are gathered in a crowded classroom at Santa Ana’s Middle College High School. Dressed in bright white lab coa... Read More

boy holds up hand in photo illustration about census

2020 Census: OCDE kicks off countywide awareness campaign

Fermin Leal

November 14, 2019

OCDE is launching a new social media campaign to raise awareness about the upcoming U.S. Census count for local communities. The department will use its Facebook, Instagram and Twitter platforms to share one... Read More

OC campuses named America’s Best STEM High Schools by Newsweek

Ian Hanigan

November 13, 2019

Seven Orange County campuses have earned a place among the top 500 in Newsweek magazine's ranking of America's Best STEM High Schools. Troy High School from the Fullerton Joint Union High School District lea... Read More

Weekly roundup: Irvine students launch nonprofit musician program, top teachers honored, and more

Fermin Leal

November 8, 2019

Two Portola High School students wanted to start a club for musicians at their Irvine campus. But they also wanted to contribute more to their community. The Daily Pilot this week featured how Justin Pai, no... Read More

Updated 2019 state bill tracker: 9 proposed laws that could impact education in OC

Fermin Leal

October 24, 2019

The California State Legislature was busy this session that just concluded considering dozens of proposed education bills that could affect everything from charter schools and mental health support to when the ... Read More

Red Ribbon Week: A DEA agent’s sacrifice leads to an enduring symbol of drug prevention

Ian Hanigan

October 23, 2019

Today marks the official start of Red Ribbon Week, which continues through Oct. 31. Formally established in 1988, Red Ribbon Week encourages students of all backgrounds to pursue healthy, drug-free lives. N... Read More

AUHSD Superintendent Michael B. Matsuda and Lisa Haines, Vice President of Public Affairs, Disneyland Resort.

Disneyland Resort partners with Anaheim Union High School District on workforce development program

Ian Hanigan

October 22, 2019

The Disneyland Resort is contributing $350,000 to the Anaheim Union High School District to support a popular summer internship program. AUHSD Superintendent Michael Matsuda, left, and Disneyland Resort Vic... Read More

Troy High School grad named a Rhodes Scholar

Weekly roundup: Student uses engineering skills to build prosthetics, high school to offer healthcare curriculum, and more

OC esports federation supported by OCDE is honored as a public-private partnership

Santa Ana school’s partnership with UCI gives students a preview of medical careers

2020 Census: OCDE kicks off countywide awareness campaign

OC campuses named America’s Best STEM High Schools by Newsweek

Weekly roundup: Irvine students launch nonprofit musician program, top teachers honored, and more

Updated 2019 state bill tracker: 9 proposed laws that could impact education in OC

Red Ribbon Week: A DEA agent’s sacrifice leads to an enduring symbol of drug prevention

Disneyland Resort partners with Anaheim Union High School District on workforce development program

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OCDE in 30 Seconds: Project Based Learning encourages collaboration in classrooms

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Services for Language Learners provides multilingual and multicultural support

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Services for Language Learners unit offers resources and guidance

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Annual workshop helps students and families prepare for college

OCDE in 30 Seconds: OCDE provides services for infants with hearing loss

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Resources and networking opportunities available to OC families

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Career technical education offers STEM opportunities for all students

OCDE in 30 Seconds: PAL program built on the philosophy of students helping students

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OCDE in 30 Seconds: A quick look at the National History Day program

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