More than 100 scholars medal in National History Day-OC contest Madeline Gray March 21, 2024Approximately 60 historical projects created by 109 Orange County scholars will be showcased in Sacramento next month after earning top...
OCDE’s origin story dates back to this day in 1889 Ian Hanigan March 11, 2024Today quietly marks an important anniversary for Orange County — and the Orange County Department of Education. On March 11,...
Miramontes: OCDE doesn’t have ‘County Office’ in its name. Here’s why. Ramon Miramontes March 4, 2024Here’s a question we often hear: Why is our organization known as the Orange County Department of Education when other...
National History Day at 50: Orange County’s young historians to showcase projects on March 9 Ian Hanigan February 29, 2024This year, National History Day isn’t just commemorating history — it’s making history, with the celebration of its own 50th...
WATCH: Westminster High rings in Lunar New Year with celebrity chef Jet Tila Ian Hanigan February 15, 2024On Feb. 8, Westminster High School in the Huntington Beach Union High School District hosted a vibrant Tết Festival to...
OC Academic Decathlon: It’s seven championships in eight years for Woodbridge High School Ian Hanigan February 10, 2024Woodbridge High School may need to invest in a larger trophy case. On Friday night, the Irvine campus’ academic decathlon...
OCDE invites community to attend engagement sessions for Southeast Asian Model Curriculum Project Vicky Nguyen February 9, 2024Initiated by state legislation, OCDE is currently immersed in an initiative to enhance students’ learning experiences through the development of the Southeast...
Weekly roundup: OC ‘Decathletes’ gear up for Super Quiz Relay, Sunburst Youth Academy featured, and more Vicky Nguyen February 2, 2024More than 500 students are heading into day two of the 2024 Orange County Academic Decathlon, which is being held...
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...
Revisiting the day that lives in infamy: Two Pearl Harbor survivors share their stories Ian Hanigan December 7, 2023In 2016, Ray Chavez, then the oldest known survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and fellow U.S. Navy veteran...
