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These 38 OC campuses just became California Distinguished Schools

Ian Hanigan February 29, 2024

Add another 38 California Distinguished Schools to Orange County’s long list of educational accolades. On Thursday, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond...

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...

Q&A: Understanding California’s budget and its impact on schools

Ian Hanigan February 26, 2024

In January, Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his budget proposal for the next fiscal year, addressing a projected $37 billion shortfall. ...

Artificial intelligence in OC schools: It’s not about the tech, it’s about the approach

Ian Hanigan February 21, 2024

As OCDE’s new administrators of artificial intelligence and innovation, Wes Kriesel and Kunal Dalal stand at the edge of an...

OC high school students visit booths hosted by arts organizations, higher education institutions and school districts at the Orange County College and Career Pathways in the Arts event on Feb. 9.

Weekly roundup: Local arts educators share career pathways with families, Woodbridge students earn seventh decathlon title, and more

Madeline Gray February 16, 2024

Regional arts leaders representing 28 school districts, arts organizations, colleges and universities came together on Feb. 9 to give high...

2024 Creative Edge Lecture Series distinguished guest Nina Simon (Photo credit: Crystal Birns)

Creative Edge Lecture series will spotlight best-selling author and exhibition designer

Madeline Gray February 15, 2024

Nina Simon, a best-selling author and former museum director, will grace the stage of the Irvine Barclay Theater on March...

Weekly roundup: OC schools ring in the Lunar New Year, high schoolers honored in Congressional app contest, and more

Madeline Gray February 9, 2024

With the Year of the Dragon beginning Saturday, Feb. 10, students and school staff throughout Orange County welcomed the holiday...

The Cambodian Center in Santa Ana assisted OCDE in hosting several community engagement sessions where participants shared their hopes for the Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum.

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...

Inside the Outdoors staff member with students

WATCH: Golden View Elementary celebrates civic engagement, farm stewardship at Environmental Showcase

Ian Hanigan February 6, 2024

Golden View Elementary School recently hosted its annual Environmental Showcase, offering families a unique opportunity to explore the campus, tour...

Newport Harbor High School student in CTE Culinary

CTE Month: Five things to know about Career and Technical Education

Madeline Gray February 1, 2024

Media design, artificial intelligence, culinary arts and automotive technology are just a few of the advanced areas of study making...

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