V-I-C-T-O-R-Y: Seventh-grader wins Orange County Spelling Bee in 14 rounds Ian Hanigan March 1, 2025Orange County has a new spelling bee champ. Seventh-grader Sydney Tran from El Rancho Charter School took home the title...
Inside the Outdoors to host volunteer restoration day at Harriett M. Wieder Regional Park Nathaniel Martinez February 26, 2025Calling all nature enthusiasts: Inside the Outdoors, in partnership with the Bolsa Chica Conservancy, is organizing a volunteer restoration day...
State recognizes six OC campuses as Model Continuation High Schools Ian Hanigan February 19, 2025Six continuation high schools in Orange County have been named Model Continuation High Schools for 2025. State Superintendent of Public...
Building ‘Safety Nets’: OCDE partners with Vanguard University for conference on human trafficking prevention Ian Hanigan February 17, 2025To equip families, educators and community members with the tools to prevent human trafficking and exploitation, OCDE is partnering with...
Breaking barriers: Connections at University High DHH Wrestling team makes mark at national deaf wrestling tournament Nathaniel Martinez February 13, 2025As the wrestling teams from University High School and the Connections at University High School’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing...
Woodbridge High continues Academic Decathlon reign with eighth county title in nine years Ian Hanigan February 7, 2025Woodbridge High School’s Academic Decathlon team has extended its dynasty, capturing its eighth county championship in nine years. The Irvine...
‘Know More, Do Better’ conference equips middle schoolers with tools to spot and prevent human trafficking Ian Hanigan February 5, 2025Hundreds of middle school students from Anaheim, Fullerton and Santa Ana gathered in Costa Mesa last week to learn how...
OCDE announces Dr. Sandra Lee as associate superintendent of Educational Services Ian Hanigan January 22, 2025Dr. Sandra Lee, a distinguished educator and forward-thinking leader with a proven track record of advancing student achievement, has been...
Former County Superintendent Al Mijares, visionary leader who shaped education in Orange County, dies at 71 Ian Hanigan January 10, 2025Dr. Al Mijares, a visionary and compassionate educational leader who served as Orange County’s 11th superintendent of schools before his...
Elevated winds and fire risks persist across Orange County Ian Hanigan January 10, 2025The National Weather Service has extended its red flag warning for inland Orange County and the Santa Ana Mountains through...