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Edison High School arts educator Autumn Garcia and her students attend the opening reception of the "OC Arts and Disability: Arts on the Move Stamped!" exhibit at the Huntington Beach Art Center Saturday, Nov. 7. (Courtesy of Huntington Beach Art Center)

Weekly roundup: Students with disabilities curate exhibit at Huntington Beach Art Center, and more

Madeline Gray November 13, 2026
A laptop on a desk displays an Outlook-style email icon with a red warning symbol, with a coffee mug, potted plant and stacked books with an apple in the background.

Nationwide Microsoft outage disrupts email services for OCDE, other organizations

Ian Hanigan November 12, 2026
OCDE and County of Orange Social Services Agency staff gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 24, 2025, celebrating the transformation of four spaces at the Orangewood Children and Family Center into welcoming, trauma-informed environments for children and families.

OCDE, County of Orange Social Services Agency team up to encourage more families to foster

Vicky Nguyen November 10, 2026
Veterans, families and students in group photo

PHOTOS: Veterans Day takes on special meaning in Los Alamitos Unified

Ian Hanigan November 10, 2026
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean, seated in a wheelchair, poses with Dr. Christine Olmstead in the FutureCurrent podcast studio. Microphones, recording equipment and a screen displaying the podcast logo are visible in the background.

FutureCurrent: Christine Olmstead on belonging, engagement and redesigning schools

Ian Hanigan November 10, 2026
The Punies

OCDE unveils ‘The Punies’ lesson series based on podcast produced by Kobe Bryant

Vicky Nguyen October 10, 2022
Long before his days of domination on the Los Angeles Lakers, legendary Kobe Bryant knew all too well what it...
One Million Batteries Oxford Academy

Weekly roundup: Oxford Academy student aims to recycle one million batteries, district celebrates anniversary, and more

Vicky Nguyen October 7, 2022
A high school junior from Oxford Academy is on a quest to save the planet, one used battery at a...
Community Indicators Report graphic

Latest community indicators report breaks down education, housing and economic trends in OC

Ian Hanigan October 6, 2022
Even through a pandemic, Orange County’s high school graduation rate continued to climb, hitting a high of 91.4 percent in 2021. And about 57 percent of those recent graduates met UC or CSU admission requirements, exceeding the state’s average and...
Sherwood Forest students

Welcome to Sherwood Forest: Outdoor learning space promotes curiosity through nature

Vicky Nguyen October 5, 2022
An unused piece of land that was part of the Orangethorpe Elementary School campus has been transformed into an outdoor...
WSD Anniversary Celebration

VIDEO: Westminster School District celebrates its 150th anniversary, reflects on history

Vicky Nguyen October 3, 2022
The Westminster School District’s mission is “building tomorrow’s leaders today.” In recognition of its 150th anniversary, the district recently reflected...
Ocean View High School student gives teacher a cup of coffee.

Weekly roundup: Coffee cart teaches students career skills, OC Children’s Book Festival returns, and more

Madeline Gray September 29, 2022
A class project has turned into a fully-functioning business for Ocean View High School students as they transform into campus baristas with the help of the Ocean Brew Coffee Cart. The Daily Pilot reported that Ocean View teacher Courtney Gillett...
La Quinta High School Music Teacher Darlene Machacon

La Quinta High music teacher honored for educational excellence

Madeline Gray September 29, 2022
La Quinta High School teacher Darlene Machacon’s efforts to create music-making opportunities while meeting students’ needs have earned her recognition...
Classroom

ACCESS educators build relationships to promote better attendance

Vicky Nguyen September 28, 2022
Education can only fulfill its promise as the great equalizer when we work to ensure that students are attending school...
OC Children's Book Festival Poster

Orange County Children’s Book Festival to promote diversity in literacy

Madeline Gray September 26, 2022
The annual Orange County Children’s Book Festival, coming up this weekend on Oct. 2, will star an array of authors — among them actors, designers, animators and space engineers. This event has opened kids’ eyes to new subjects and novels...
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Weekly roundup: Brea Canyon High creates ‘Care Closet’ for students, national Blue Ribbon school, Hispanic Heritage Month, and more

Vicky Nguyen September 23, 2022
When high school student Nathaniel Ornelas needed a suit to wear to a job interview, he turned to Brea Canyon...
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