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Gift of History program that engages third-grade students in local histories earns CSBA’s Golden Bell Award

Staff reports October 14, 2016

A multi-agency, countywide history program that creates civic pride, builds 21st-century skills and promotes community engagement has been awarded the...

A graphic advertising the OCDE Services Showcase

Connect, interact and explore the Orange County Department of Education at the inaugural OCDE Services Showcase

Ian Hanigan October 4, 2016

Local educators, businesses and community partners will get a chance to learn more about the programs and services offered by...

An image of Nick, an OC Pathways student, directing a scene as part of a filmmaking course

OC Pathways puts students on the road to high-demand, high-skill and high-wage careers

Ian Hanigan September 13, 2016

We’ve posted a few stories in recent months about OC Pathways, an initiative that connects educators and industry leaders to equip...

An image of the National History Day winners from Shorecliffs Middle School in the Capistrano Unified School District

OC students return with honors from final National History Day showdown in Maryland

Ian Hanigan July 1, 2016

Back in May, we reported that a dozen young historians from Orange County had punched their tickets to the Kenneth...

An image of a student in a boat at the the 2016 Solar Cup

VIDEO: Students soar with solar-powered boats at 2016 Solar Cup

Staff reports May 31, 2016

When it comes to the 2016 Solar Cup, one student summed it for us: “You learn a lot and you...

An image showing the maiden voyage of the viking ship constructed at Marina High School

VIDEO: Student-built Viking ship at Marina High takes its maiden voyage

Ian Hanigan May 26, 2016

Remember back in January when we shared this video of Marina High School students building a full-scale Viking ship under...

An image of a student competing at the state-level National History Day contest

A dozen OC students will compete at the National History Day competition in Maryland

Ian Hanigan May 18, 2016

Six National History Day projects from Orange County — and the 12 students who created them — have been selected...

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Discovery Cube to host ocMaker Challenge Exhibit and Competition

Staff reports April 18, 2016

Heard of the ocMaker Challenge? It’s a STEM-based design competition that promotes creativity and innovation with this enterprising prompt for students: Design and build — or significantly...