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Newport Harbor huddles up after beating Nanakuli 41-0 in their opening game in Oahu.

OC football teams open season with perfect 6-0 record in Hawaii

Nathaniel Martinez August 25, 2026

OC District Attorney to host e-bike, e-motorcycle buyback event at Angel Stadium

Vicky Nguyen August 25, 2026

Nathan goodly with Grand Wizzard Theodore

Inventor of the record scratch Grand Wizzard Theodore inspires students to learn all they can

Nathaniel Martinez August 25, 2026

Extreme heat expected across Orange County this week

Ian Hanigan August 24, 2026

Pacific Drive Elementary School students enjoy oat muffins and fruit during class as part of the Fullerton School District Breakfast in the Classroom initiative. (Fullerton School District)

Weekly roundup: Free breakfast is served at third Fullerton School District campus, and more

Madeline Gray August 21, 2026

OCDE makes surprise visits to announce the 2023 Orange County Teachers of the Year

Vicky Nguyen May 10, 2022

Six of the best and brightest teachers in Orange County experienced disruptions in their lesson plans for very good reasons...

Buena Park school unveils book vending machine to foster love of reading

Vicky Nguyen May 9, 2022

There are no candy bars and drinks inside the new vending machine at Pendleton Elementary School. Instead, students will be...

White House 2022 National and State Teachers of the Year

Weekly roundup: OC teacher goes to the White House, appreciating educators, cybersecurity training and more

Vicky Nguyen May 6, 2022

An educator of 15 years from the Saddleback Valley Unified School District returned to Southern California to be interviewed live on KTLA 5’s morning show, a prominent news station in Los Angeles, after her trip to the White House. Alondria...

OCDE students reflect on the nation’s heroes and their own in Memorial Day essay contest

Vicky Nguyen May 6, 2022

Keon Ferber remembers being at a loss for words when his family visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. ...

Four of California’s top nine classified school employees for 2022 are from Orange County

Ian Hanigan May 5, 2022

Sheri Saladow, Armando Gomez, Erik Estrada and Shannon Lauricella — all from Orange County — were named among California’s nine...

VIDEO: Watch Orange County ‘Rise Up’ to celebrate artists with disabilities

Ian Hanigan May 4, 2022

If you weren’t able to attend the 46th annual VSA Festival on April 30, there’s still time to check out more than 350 pieces of artwork that will remain on display at MainPlace Mall through May 9. Hosted by OCDE...

OC high schoolers get a jump on cybersecurity careers following summer academy

Ian Hanigan May 4, 2022

A year ago, senior Michael Collins hadn’t really given much thought to the world of cybersecurity. Now, it’s a potential...

Tapping, swiping, liking: Tips for parenting in the digital age

Vicky Nguyen May 3, 2022

Children are spending more time with digital devices, and they’re starting earlier than before. According to the American Academy of...

OCDE to host Orange County schools spring Career Fair on May 7

Vicky Nguyen May 2, 2022

Are you considering a career in education, or are you an educator looking for a new opportunity to serve students? Orange County school districts are looking for dynamic, dedicated individuals like you. Whether you’re an experienced educator, a professional seeking...

Weekly roundup: Water district contest winners, celebrating student artists, school agriculture programs, and more

Ian Hanigan April 29, 2022

How’s this for drip marketing? Students from the Newport-Mesa Unified School District recently earned cash prizes for producing the winning...