History

OC dominates at National History Day-California with 24 championship projects

Ian Hanigan April 25, 2024

Orange County students once again demonstrated keen historical analysis while showcasing their creativity at this year’s National History Day-California competition,...

Careers Without Borders: Activist Dolores Huerta inspires students to enact change

Madeline Gray April 9, 2024

In 1972, civil rights activist Dolores Huerta inspired members of the United Farm Workers union to chant “Si, se puede,”...

Weekly roundup: Annual Holocaust Art and Writing Contest recognizes 12 local students, OC spelling bee champ heads to Scripps, and more

Vicky Nguyen March 29, 2024

Twelve Orange County students were recently honored by Chapman University’s 25th annual Holocaust Art and Writing Contest, an event that...

Weekly roundup: Fullerton summer meal program earns national recognition, OC Classified School Employees of the Year named, and more

Madeline Gray March 22, 2024

Throughout the year, school nutrition services teams work to ensure students receive free, healthy and appetizing meals to help them...

More than 100 scholars medal in National History Day-OC contest

Madeline Gray March 21, 2024

Approximately 60 historical projects created by 109 Orange County scholars will be showcased in Sacramento next month after earning top...

Miramontes: OCDE doesn’t have ‘County Office’ in its name. Here’s why.

Ramon Miramontes March 4, 2024

Here’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, 2024

This 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, 2024

On 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, 2024

Woodbridge 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, 2024

Initiated by state legislation, OCDE is currently immersed in an initiative to enhance students’ learning experiences through the development of the Southeast...